AE works really well, I reacon its probably your cable. I got mine from Jaycar electronics in Adelaide, I think they have brances in WA??...on either side it has 9pm serial and 25 pin and is specifically sold as a null modem cable. For the sake of 20 bucks I'd try that before splashing out on something more expensive (unless u want to ofcourse :lol: )+ you could return it if it doesnt work.