Nailed it down. The external IP address changed / was not what the ISP insisted it must be. They assured me it was what they said - a static IP. WRONG. "well it should work, its what we programmed for you".
So just another CG believing that exaulted screen, saying "its your equipment".
What i learned: dont trust CG when they give you an IP address to use. Confirm it for yourself. Use a router even if its on a static IP address and nothing else is connected except the phone system.

~ Marty

Sometimes there ARE ghosts in the machine. I use MSN Live, ask me for the addy if you want.

Never, ever, argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience

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