Hoping its something simple like the login prompt is different

well then, why don't you verify it? It's very likely that your diagnosis is correct. Also check this Troubles with Telnet module asked a few weeks ago.

Irrelevant blabber for fellowmonks: one good reason for me using telnet is the name, it's so "war games"-like. Ssh, on the other hand, it's like wardialing without the girl (or boy, whatever). Yikes ssshhhh. But unless you are making a movie, ssh is the way to go.

Irrelevant quiz for dinosaurs: uucp - what's in the acronym?

bw, bliako