in reply to Can't connect to telnet server problems
Given the dumps you've provided us with, it appears that the problem isn't with your code, but with the server you are connecting to. Have you tried connecting to the server, on both ports, using the normal client?
In general, when you are given an error message, you should assume the error message is actually correct until you have proven otherwise very well. Perhaps the selected hunt group really is busy?
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