All telnet programs should work over a lan? I think you need to give a few more details on the problem. Like is TCP/IP installed? What is the error you get? etc etc etc
Yes TCP/IP is installed. Also IPX/SPX is installed. I don't think the problem is in the network itself. I just don't see any place to tell the helper programs that I have tried to use the proxy to connect. I can telnet to the games, I just can't do it with the helpers. I have tried TWAR for Windows and also Terra Term. All I get from them is that they cannot resolve the host name or they cannot connect to host. Any help would be appreciated. I used to love playing tradewars and have just discovered that it can be done with an internet connection. If it would help to email me direct, my address is hornet62@coastalnet.com
I found the problem. It was on the other end. The BBS's that I was trying to telnet to weren't there anymore or something. I kept trying different ones and got on. Thanks anyway.