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echo: mystic
to: Mike Dippel
from: Rob Swindell
date: 2022-02-11 14:32:00
subject: Telnet Connection Problem

  Re: Telnet Connection Problem
  By: Mike Dippel to ALL on Fri Feb 11 2022 03:47 pm

 > Lately, I am unable to connect to my BBS via Telnet from my home computer.

Make sure your gateway/router supports hairpinning
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hairpinning

If it doesn't, then you'll need to use your BBS's *private* IP address when inside your private network.
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