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DOCUMENTATION v3.842

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The 'HOME SERVER' for the AMIGA COMPUTER

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INTRODUCTION

MDR INET_DIAL provides software designed to run continuously `in the background' and is integrated with a Web Browser (AWEB-II,VOYAGER or IBROWSE), Mailer (YAM), SMS Client (EZP@gerNG,TaskiSMS) and optional Control software using the AMIGA-APACHE Web Server. INET_DIAL puts control of your outgoing and incoming internet connections, mail, messaging and your environment in the hands of your "point and click" Web Browser. The preferred method of operation is to leave your Amiga running permanently, only turning off the VDU screen when not in use.

INET_DIAL has been developed over a number of years and has maintained compatibility with the current operating system, at present OS3.9.

Sufficient memory (RAM) is required to enable INET_DIAL (1 Mb approx), YAM (1 Mb approx) and BROWSER (6 Mb approx) to run at the same time. With the AMIGA OS3.9 operating system taking approximately 6 Mb; a minimum memory size would be typically 18 Mb. Additional memory is required as necessary to run your other applications. You will probably already have an accelerator in order to effectively browse the WEB! Your BROWSER graphics display should ideally be set to a minimum of 800 x 600 pixels. 1024 x 768 pixels is to be preferred.

INET_DIAL runs on top of a TCP/IP Protocol Stack, AMITCP, GENESIS, MIAMI and MIAMI DeLuxe are supported. INET_DIAL can be used to connect to the Internet or by direct dial to a remote computer; remote drives can be imported and appear on your machine using NetFS Amiga to Amiga networking software. NETFS is installed during the INET_DIAL installation.

Support for SAMBA (PC to AMIGA Networking software) is being introduced to INET DIAL. SAMBA is available from Aminet /comm/tcp/Samba_2.0.7.lha.

INET_DIAL also provides a `dial-in' service to enable remote computers to link into your computer. As well as 'dial-in' INET DIAL can also respond to an incoming email and put the Home Computer online to the Internet.

The INET_DIAL installer sets up the various files and drawers that are required for the system to run. A basic configuration is set up at installation, certain details will need to be entered before an unregistered version will operate. Certain other files in your existing set up will also need to be altered (see below for your particular configuration).

The Amiga Networking software allows disk drives on a remote machine to appear on your machine, the speed of access being determined by the type of your connection. A facility also exists for rebooting remote machines.

Finally PLEASE take time to read the documentation and enable the software step by step. INET_DIAL is designed to help you in a calm way, not to overcomplicate your life! Whether you configure it to be complicated or not is up to you!

Finally, no two AMIGA systems are the same. Please email any problems with your installation and we will use our best endeavours to duplicate and remedy the problem.

Enjoy!

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INDEX

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AMITCP APACHE AREXX AWEB-II BACKUP BOINGBAG BUG! CONFIGURATION CONTROL DATABASE CURRENT STATUS and HISTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS EXAMPLE SESSIONS EZP@gerNG

GENESIS IBROWSE INTRODUCTION LOCALE MIAMI MIAMI DeLuxe SECURITY SERIAL PORTS REVIEWS STATUS DISPLAY TaskiSMS VOYAGER YAM

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BOINGBAG BUG!

BoingBag39-1.lha contained a faulty 'listbrowser.gadget'. The effect of this was not to display 2 option (ON/OFF) controls in INET DIAL. ON/OFF/DIM (3 options) would display and work correctly. A solution is available from www.carrott.org (Thank you!). This fix has been tested by MDR and should be installed.

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EXAMPLE SESSIONS

There follows a brief description of how INET_DIAL operates. All actions are logged:

Startup	Computer boots up Apache started (required only if using control function) AMITCP or MIAMI started YAM started BROWSER started INET_DIAL started
Standby	Mount Local Network Drives INET_DIAL resets and carries out all pre-programmed functions up to current time Modem configured If Server enabled then modem placed on auto-answer If Control System enabled then start monitoring and control functions
WWW Connection	Configure modem for WWW Connect to WWW via ISP Bring SLIP interface online WWW `online' on browser Initiate Mailcheck Monitor connection (disconnect if lost contact)
Remote Computer Connection	Configure modem for Remote Computer Connect to Remote Computer (direct dial) Bring SLIP interface online Enable heartbeat to remote computer Mount remote drives Remote Computer `online' on browser Monitor connection (disconnect if lost contact)
`Dial-in' Server	Configure modem as auto-answer Monitor modem - detect incoming computer call Answer call and approve logon and password Bring SLIP interface online Monitor heartbeat Disconnect when session completed or lost contact
Text Messaging	Enter text message and select Service Provider Enable SMS client Configure modem for Service Provider Log on to Service Provider Send text message Log off and reconfigure modem to normal standby mode

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SECURITY

INET_DIAL operates behind the security systems and remote access control afforded by registered versions of AMITCP or MIAMI and APACHE.

In addition, INET DIAL forces remote computers `dialling-in' or connected via the Internet or by a Local Area Network to logon and enter a User ID and password. `login' passwords are held in file MDR:logs/mdr_passwords in the format "anyname|test". In this example "anyname" is the User ID and "test" is the password separated by a "|". User ID and Passwords are case sensitive. Each User ID and password combination should be on a separate line of the file.

Your local computer is automatically given login approval when INET_DIAL is started. `Dial-in' users are also automatically logged in once they have entered a correct Password and User ID. `Dial-in' users are logged out when the connection is dropped. Internet and Lan-users should be encouraged to "log out" when they have completed their tasks, otherwise another computer could potentially spoof them!

Passwords for remote access should only be disclosed if you are certain that they will not be abused! You have been warned!

Once the remote user has "logged in" using a valid User ID and Password combination, HTTP Control functions, such as turning equipment on or off, are permitted.

NETFS access is controlled by the AMITCP or MIAMI Stack Database settings. Access should be allowed for 100.100.100.2 (remote `dial-in') and denied to general access.

From the start it is recommended that you consciously adopt a policy of maximum security to avoid the hacking of your system by unauthorised users:

• Use long User ID's and Passwords in mixed Upper and Lower case
  
  
• Do not use words from the dictionary as your passwords
  
  
• Close down any services which are not required
  
  
• Check your HTTP Logs from time to time
  
  

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STATUS DISPLAY

The main display of INET_DIAL is the STATUS Display. This provides links to all the functions. The purpose of each link is listed below.

Function	Description
	To force Modem to hang up
	To select display of mail received and forwarded
	To enter configuration section
	To select documentation
	To remove auto-answer modem function and then close down INET_DIAL system
	To connect to WWW
	To connect to remote computer
	To reboot a remote computer
SYSTEM LOGS
	Log of Backups and whether successful or failed
	Log of time online and to whom connected
	Log of control commands
	Log of Video timing
	Log of HTTP access and HTTP errors
	Log of errors recorded by INET_DIAL
	Log of security events

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CONFIGURATION

A reference is provided below for each part of the INET_DIAL configuration

Function name	Description	Example
Authorisation	Information provided on registration, not required to operate as unregistered	ABC123 etc
Serial Number	Information provided on registration, not required to operate as unregistered	123 etc
Local Site Name	The name you wish others to know you by	MDR-CENTRAL
Local IP Address	STATIC - Your IP address provided by your Internet Service Provider DYNAMIC - Set to 0.0.0.0	195.222.74.2 0.0.0.0
Modem	COM1: (modem serial port) settings, speed, parity, data bits, stop bits, hardware handshaking, disable software handshaking X-ON/X-OFF, buffer 32768 bytes	115200,N,8,1,H,X,B32768
Localbus MDR	COM2: (MDR serial port) settings, speed, even parity, data bits, stop bits, disable software handshaking X-ON/X-OFF, buffer 1000 bytes	1200,E,7,1,X,B1000
Localbus X-10	COM3: (X-10 serial port) settings, speed, no parity, data bits, stop bits, disable software handshaking X-ON/X-OFF, buffer 1000 bytes	4800,N,8,1,X,B1000
Number of redials	Number of attempts to dial your Internet Service Provider or a remote computer before giving up	1 to 10
Security frequency	Frequency with which INET_DIAL scans your control/security system	15
Startup delay	To avoid conflict with other programmes loading at the same time, this allows a delay to INET_DIAL before running	1
Rx short timer	Timeout Timer to wait for responses from during connection negotiation	20
Rx long timer	Timeout Timer to allow time for initial modem connection on dialup	60
Modem configuration timer	Timer to slow down configuration command to modem. AT &F command resets modem, but modem may not be quick enough to be ready for following command	5
Lost pings before disconnect	Your computer `pings' the remote computer to check that all is well. If more than the preset number of pings are lost then INET_DIAL will assume a fault and disconnect	5
Security & Control	Enables INET_DIAL control function
Browser	Shows Browser for use with INET_DIAL. Currently AWEB, VOYAGER and IBROWSE are supported	AWEB
Stack	Sets Protocol Stack. Currently AMITCP and MIAMI supported	AMITCP
`Dial-in' Server	Enables your computer as a Server for incoming `dial-in' from remote computers	ENABLED
Speech	Enables speech. Can only operate if narrator device and translator library installed. Install with Translator42.lha supplied	YES
Workbench Logs	Shows log windows on Workbench screen. Options for `none' `Fixed' or `Sizeable' (uses CHIP RAM!).	Fixed
SunCalc: Latitude	Sets Latitude if SunCalc installed. SunCalc calculates Sunrise/Sunset	50.25N
SunCalc: Longitude	Sets Longitude	0.00W
SunCalc: Timezone	Sets Timezone	-5
SunCalc: Daylight Saving Time	Sets Daylight Saving Time	Yes
	REMOTE SERVER & DRIVES
Remote Server Name	Name that will be seen on your computer to identify and `click on' for connection. Warning! If you use a name that incorporates "REBOOT" such as "MDR_REBOOT", then simply connecting to that site will cause the remote machine to be rebooted!!!	MDR
Remote IP	WWW IP provided by your Internet Service Provider, the number of the machine to which you are connecting. For direct dial remote computer connections INET_DIAL automatically provides a preset IP number	195.222.74.1
Password	Password to gain access to remote site	remotepassword
Logon	Logon to gain access to remote site	remotelogon
Dial String	Number to dial for remote computer	08452120666
Drive 1,...	Name of drive on remote computer to be mounted when you have connected and gained access	SYS:
	LOCAL NETWORK DRIVES
Server name	Name that will be seen on your computer as connecting to.	HD-WORKBENCH-1
Remote IP	IP Address assigned to Server	195.222.74.1
Drive 1,...	Name of drive on remote computer to be mounted	SYS:
	PROGRAMME & MODEM CONFIGURATION
Plugin	Name of external programmes for mail,backup, etc	Automail
Programme	Location of external programme	MDR:BIN/Automail
Time	Time when programme should be launched	06:00:00
Modem configuration 1,...	Configuration string for modem. Types 1 and 2 are to set up modem as client (S0=0 do not answer). Type 3 is as server (S0=1 autoanswer). N.B. Ensure that the configuration ensures that the modem will NOT drop the line when INET_DIAL has made the initial connection. Usually this can be done by including the &D0 command (on Hayes compatible modems) in the configuration string.	AT &F &D0 S0=0
Logon message	text string to wait for from WWW Internet Service Provider (ISP) requesting login	login:
Password message	text string from ISP requesting password	password
Protocol message	text string from ISP requesting protocol	SLIP
Hello message	text string from ISP announcing hello	HELLO
O K message	text string from ISP completing login	OK
Online time	time in seconds to wait to allow interface (e.g. SLIP1) to go online	10
	INPUTS
Channel	Number of input channel and equivalent X-10 code	A1
Input Name	Your name to identify this input	Garden Gate
Input Protocol	Select protocol, MDR
AREXX	AREXX command to INET_DIAL to signal input (if AREXX input protocol selected)	I6ON
	OUTPUTS
Channel	Number of Output channel and equivalent X-10 code	A2
Output Name	Your name to identify this output	Central Heating
Output Protocol	Select protocol, MDR, AREXX or X-10	MDR
AREXX	AREXX [on] or [off] command to be sent out to (e.g. PALOMATV AREXX PORT) by INET_DIAL if `output' turned [on] or [off] and AREXX Output protocol selected	PALOMATV CHANNEL BBC1

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SERIAL PORTS

INET_DIAL currently uses up to 3 serial ports depending on how the software is configured.

For simple Internet and Remote Connection only ONE serial port is used COM1: (serial.device UNIT 0).

If the control function is used with MDR protocol then an additional serial port is used COM2: (e.g. additional_serial.device UNIT 0).

If the control function is used with X-10 then an additional serial port is required COM3: (e.g. additional_serial.device UNIT 1).

A standard Amiga is provided with one serial port. For control functions an expansion board fitted with one or more additional serial ports will normally be required. Please refer to the manual provided with your particular expansion board.

Please note that MDR protocol includes parity checking (Even Parity). Some expansion boards do not appear to support Even Parity and this should be checked with the manufacturer.

For MIAMI users COM1: must also be configured using the MIAMI interface settings. These MUST match the INET_DIAL settings!

The configuration software will search DEVS: for all .devices. If your expansion board does not have driver software that appears in DEVS: then create a dummy file e.g. "your_expansion.device" in DEVS:.

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AMITCP with NETFS

• Please ensure that you have a REGISTERED version of AMITCP installed (not required for permanent connections).
  
  
• AMITCP should be installed with its startup-sequence in file: sys:s/user-startup
  
  
• File AMITCP:DB/INETD.CONF please add the following lines to EACH MACHINE on your local network
  
  # NetFS, a networking support between Amigas
  amiganetfs stream tcp nowait root MDR:TCPIP/netfs-server
  # MDR services - required
  mdrcli stream tcp dos bin - execute MDR:TCPIP/remotecli
  mdrawebview stream tcp dos bin - execute MDR:TCPIP/remoteview
  mdrarexx stream tcp dos bin - execute MDR:TCPIP/remotearexx prt:

• File AMITCP:DB/SERVICES please add the following lines to EACH MACHINE on your local network. Please note that these numbers accord with port numbering registered by IANA (Internet Assigned Number Authority).
  
  #Amiga NetFS
  amiganetfs 2100/tcp
  # MDR services
  mdrcli 50093/tcp
  mdrawebview 50095/tcp
  mdrarexx 50096/tcp

• File AMITCP:DB/INTERFACES please add the following lines
  
  cslip0 DEV=MDR:TCPIP/rhcslip.device UNIT=0
  cslip1 DEV=MDR:TCPIP/rhcslip.device UNIT=1
  cslip2 DEV=MDR:TCPIP/rhcslip.device UNIT=2

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MDR DATABASE

INET DIAL includes support for the "MDR DATABASE" multi-user database and accounting software package. The configuration page of INET DIAL provides for:- assigning PSERVER: to DSERVER: (printserver to be located on DSERVER:), Automatically clearing at startup locks held on DSERVER:, and startup and configuration file settings for the COMPONENT server. The COMPONENT server allows for multiple access from any HTML Browser either via a LAN or via a wireless connection for control of parts, stock, data. Separate documentation files are available with the respective programmes.

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GENESIS with NETFS

• Please ensure that you have the version of GENESIS supplied with OS3.9 or above installed.
  
  For simple installation, INET DIAL will automatically add the relevant entries to your Genesis installation!
  
  

• Genesis Prefs - Database - Inetd
  
  INET DIAL will automatically add the following lines to your AMIGA (providing that they do not already exist!). Please ensure that EACH MACHINE on your local area network is also updated.

Service	Socket	Protocol	Wait	User	Server	CLI name	Args
amiganetfs	stream	tcp	nowait	root	MDR:TCPIP/netfs-server
mdrcli	stream	tcp	dos	bin	-	execute MDR:TCPIP/remotecli
mdrawebview	stream	tcp	dos	bin	-	execute MDR:TCPIP/remoteview
mdrarexx	stream	tcp	dos	bin	-	execute MDR:TCPIP/remotearexx	prt:

• Genesis Prefs - Database - Services
  
  INET DIAL will automatically add the following lines to your AMIGA (providing that they do not already exist!). Please ensure that EACH MACHINE on your local area network is also updated. Port numbers must be the same on each machine. Please note that the port numbers listed below accord with port numbering registered by IANA (Internet Assigned Number Authority).

Name	Port	Protocol
http	80	tcp
amiganetfs	2100	tcp
mdrcli	50093	tcp
mdrawebview	50095	tcp
mdrarexx	50096	tcp

• Genesis Prefs - Database - Interfaces
  
  INET DIAL will automatically add the following line to your AMIGA (providing that it does not already exist!).

Name	Comment	Device	Unit	IP address
IDslip	GENSiS Wizard	aslip.device	0	1.1.1.1

• Genesis Prefs - Database - Group
  
  INET DIAL will automatically add the following line to your AMIGA (providing that it does not already exist!).

Name	ID	Members
www	45	www

• Genesis Prefs - User
  
  INET DIAL will automatically add the following line to your AMIGA (providing that it does not already exist!).

User	UID	GID	Real Name	Home Dir	Shell	Status
www	1001	45	Apache WWW Server	APACHE:	noshell	no password

• Genesis Prefs - Please set the following Options

Flush Global User on exit	YES
Gateway	YES
Modem Redial Attempts	0
Modem Highspeed mode	OFF

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MIAMI with NetFS

• Please ensure that you have installed a REGISTERED version of MIAMI (not required for permanent connections).
  
  
• Please add the following lines to your file: sys:s/user-startup
  
  Assign MIAMI: YOURDRIVE:Miami
  Run >nil: Miami:Miami
  
  
• Please configure MIAMI and be sure that it is fully operational. The modem speed should be set to the same speed as in the INET_DIAL configuration.
  
  
• Recommended settings:
  
  

MIAMI option	setting	Comment
EVENTS
Events	Hide GUIs	Hide when you are sure that system is working!
Auto-online	NO
TCP/IP
Use ICMP	NO
Use DCHP	NO
Verify DNS servers	NO
Fake IP	NO
T/TCP	YES	Turn OFF if your ISP does not support this feature
Ping Flood protection	OFF
Get time	OFF	Use local time or INET_DIAL will be confused!
Dynamic	OFF
Auto-add domain	YES
Down when off-line	YES
PPP
Quick reconnect	DISABLED
Callback	NONE
Get DNS from IPCP	NO
VJC	OFF
Term req	OFF
INTERFACE
Serial Driver	PPP/CSLIP/IP
Speed		Set the same as for INET_DIAL COM1:
Serial mode	8N1	Set the same as for INET_DIAL COM1:
EOF mode	AUTO
IP type	STATIC
Multicasts	DISABLED
MTU	552
USE CD	ON
INACTIVITY	DO NOTHING
Get DNS from IPCP	OFF
WINDOWS
Always show Quit Requestor	ON

DATABASE SERVICES please ADD the following entries. Please note that these numbers accord with port numbering registered by IANA (Internet Assigned Number Authority).

TEMP	NAME	ID	PROTOCOL
	amiganetfs	2100	tcp

• DATABASE INETD please ADD the following entries
  
  

  TEMP	SERVICE	SOCKET	PROTOCOL	WAIT	USER	SERVER	NAME	ARGS
  	amiganetfs	stream	tcp	nowait	root	MDR:TCPIP/netfs-server

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MIAMI DeLuxe with NetFS

• Please ensure that you have installed a REGISTERED version of MIAMI DeLuxe (not required for permanent connections).
  
  
• Please add the following lines to your file: sys:s/user-startup
  
  Assign MIAMI: YOURDRIVE:Miami
  Run >nil: Miami:Miamidx
  
  
• Please configure MIAMI DeLuxe and be sure that it is fully operational. The modem speed should be set to the same speed as in the INET_DIAL configuration.
  
  
• Recommended settings - these settings have been shown to work, but can be altered later once your system has been proven!:
  
  

DTR mode

MIAMI DeLuxe option	setting	Comment
EVENTS
Start Events	Hide GUI	Hide when you are sure that system is working!
Auto-online	NO
TCP/IP
Default host name	localhost
Current host name	localhost
Gateway	YES
Ping Flood protection	YES
T/TCP	YES
Allow source routing	YES
LAN-Connect
sl0 Interface	Internet
sl1 Interface	Internet
ppp0 Interface	Internet
SocksD	Disabled
IP-NAT	Disabled
Firewall	Disabled
INTERFACES
Name	sl1	Add additional serial interface definition sl1 (required)
Alias	INETDIAL
Type	(C)SLIP dial-out
Hardware	SER
Priority	10
Dialer	MDR
IP type	static
IP address	*.*.*.*	Your IP address
Gateway type	dynamic/fake
Gateway	blank
Priority	10	Must exceed other local interface gateway priorities
Multicasts	disabled
Multicast pri	10
Auto-connect	none
Auto-disconnect	none
Name	ppp1	Add additional serial interface definition ppp1 (optional - only required if your ISP uses PPP and you are not using ppp0 interface)
Alias	INETDIAL
Type	PPP dial-out
Hardware	SER
Priority	10
Dialer	MDR
IP type	static/dynamic	Note: Using "dynamic" currently prohibits remote control via WWW
IP address	*.*.*.*	Your IP address
Gateway type	dynamic/fake
Gateway	blank
Priority	10	Must exceed other local interface gateway priorities
Multicasts	disabled
Multicast pri	10
Auto-connect	none
Auto-disconnect	none
INTERFACE TCP/IP SETTINGS
Use ICMP	NO
Fake IP	NO
Priority	0
Get dynamic DNS servers	ignore
Preferred offline state	offline
Get time	NO
DHCP	disabled
INTERFACE EVENTS
Active offline	Hide GUI	Hide when you are sure your system is working
Online	Hide GUI	Hide when you are sure your system is working
Start auto-online	no
Passive offline	none
Failed on-line	none
DIALER
Dialer definition	MDR	Add dialer definition "MDR" - all entries BLANK
HARDWARE
Name	SER
Type	serial
Hardware definition
Name	SER
Type	builtin serial driver
Speed	****	Same speed setting as in INET_DIAL!
Use CD	yes
MTU	552
Modem settings
ignore	all other modem settings BLANK!
SOCKS
Enable SOCKS	NO
WINDOWS
Always show Quit Requestor	ON

DATABASE SERVICES please ADD the following entries. Please note that these numbers accord with port numbering registered by IANA (Internet Assigned Number Authority).

TEMP	NAME	ID	PROTOCOL
	amiganetfs	2100	tcp
	mdrcli	50093	tcp
	mdrawebview	50095	tcp
	mdrarexx	50096	tcp

• DATABASE INETD please ADD the following entries
  
  

  TEMP	SERVICE	SOCKET	PROTOCOL	WAIT	USER	SERVER	NAME	ARGS
  	amiganetfs	stream	tcp	nowait	root	MDR:TCPIP/netfs-server
  	mdrcli	stream	tcp	dos	root	execute	MDR:TCPIP/remotecli
  	mdrawebview	stream	tcp	dos	root	execute	MDR:TCPIP/remoteview
  	mdrarexx	stream	tcp	dos	root	execute	MDR:TCPIP/remotearexx

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AWEB-II

• Assuming that you have a registered version of AWEB-II v3.3 installed in the assigned drive AWEB3:, AWEB-II will be automatically loaded by the file sys:s/user-startup after a reboot.
  
  
• If you have the OS3.5 version of AWEB-II called AWeb3SE then, assuming that AWeb3SE has been installed on your SYS: disk in the drawer named `Internet' then add the following line to the file sys:s/user-startup.
  
  Assign AWEB3: SYS:Internet/AWeb3SE
  
  
• Please alter AWEB's Network Settings - Cache - `Home Page' to:
  
  file://localhost/ram:mdr_aweb_input_status.html
  
  
• AWEB-II is necessary for the INET_DIAL software to run. AWEB-II may be closed down, but INET_DIAL will then automatically reload AWEB-II if it deems necessary to inform the user of some event or action such as an email check. It may therefore be advisable to leave AWEB-II running.
  
  
• Please set all AWEB CCTRL `localhost caching' to Disable All Caching.
  
  
• Please set AWEB Browser settings `use Javascript' to ON
  
  
• If you do not have APACHE installed, please set AWEB Programme settings - options - `allow shell commands in links' to ON
  

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VOYAGER

• Support for Voyager is partially included in INET_DIAL. However VOYAGER does not currently have all the functionality of AWEB-II, and therefore to use VOYAGER you also need to install and have running APACHE on your machine.
  
  
• Set the Home page in VOYAGER to file://localhost/ram:mdr_aweb_input_status.html
  
  
• Please note that the INET_DIAL clock (Javascript) function does not currently work with VOYAGER.
  
  
• Please note that support for VOYAGER is not yet fully implemented!
  

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IBROWSE

• Support for IBROWSE is now included in INET_DIAL. However IBROWSE does not currently have all the functionality of AWEB-II and therefore to use IBROWSE you also need to install and have running APACHE on your machine.
  
  
• Set the Home page in IBROWSE to file://localhost/ram:mdr_aweb_input_status.html
  
  
• Please note that some window displays using IBROWSE v2.2 take a very long time to render, compared with other browsers! This is particularly the case with the INET DIAL CONFIGURATION screen. Rectification of this problem by the Developers of IBROWSE is in hand (20th August 2000).
  

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LOCALE

• AUTOMAIL uses a text file that corresponds with the Language selected in Preferences Locale. The default English text file MDR:locale/automail.english is in HTML format. To create a text file to suit your language, go online and translate the file using one of the translation services available on the Internet. Save the translated page with the corresponding name, for example "automail.deutsch". The next time AUTOMAIL runs it will use the new language text file if "german" is the selected language.
  
  IMPORTANT! When AUTOMAIL loads it will generate a file that shows the text that will be used compared with the original English text. This table may assist Translators and Users.
  
  
• MDRArexx uses a text file that corresponds with the Language selected in Preferences Locale. The default English text file MDR:locale/MDRArexx.english is in HTML format. To create a text file to suit your language, go online and translate the file using one of the translation services available on the Internet. Save the translated page with the corresponding name, for example "MDRArexx.deutsch". The next time MDRArexx runs it will use the new language text file if "german" is the selected language.
  
  IMPORTANT! When MDRArexx loads it will generate a file that shows the text that will be used compared with the original English text. This table may assist Translators and Users.
  
  
• INET DIAL uses a text file that corresponds with the Language selected in Preferences Locale. The default English text file MDR:locale/inet_dial.english is in HTML format. To create a text file to suit your language, go online and translate the file using one of the translation services available on the Internet. Save the translated page with the corresponding name, for example "automail.deutsch". The next time INET DIAL runs it will use the new language text file if "german" is the selected language.
  
  IMPORTANT! When INET DIAL loads it will generate a file that shows the text that will be used compared with the original English text. This table may assist Translators and Users.

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YAM

• Assuming that you have YAM installed in the assigned drive YAM:, YAM will be automatically loaded by the file sys:s/user-startup after a reboot. YAM should be preconfigured so that `GET' and `SEND' work correctly with your mail server.
  
  
• Each time INET_DIAL is used to link to the WWW then AUTOMAIL is started if configured. AUTOMAIL instructs YAM to first send and then retrieve any waiting email.
  
  
• If you have more than one Amiga located on your local network then AUTOMAIL can retrieve any outgoing emails from each machine and then distribute incoming emails back to the relevant computer (please note that this option is supported by AMITCP and MIAMI DeLuxe, but is not supported by MIAMI). For this to be effected, each machine must have YAM running. The file sys:s/user-startup on EACH MACHINE should have included:
  
  RUN >NIL: YAM:YAM
  
  
• To correctly distribute incoming mail the machine (`ethernethost') which connects to the WWW should have a drawer within YAM for each named person. YAM should be configured to filter incoming emails and move them to that person's drawer. The file MDR:PREFS/MDR_AUTOMAIL configures AUTOMAIL. Line one of that file is initially set as `ethernethost = your local ip', this should be changed if necessary to show the IP address of the machine that will be downloading and collecting email. The file should then include a line for each person, for example, the lines `ethernethost = 195.222.74.1' and `Giles = 195.222.74.2' would move emails from the drawer labelled `Giles' on 195.222.74.1 to the `incoming' drawer of machine 195.222.74.2. The `outgoing' drawer of machine 195.222.74.2 would also be checked for waiting outgoing mail when connecting to the WWW.
  
  Please note that each machine on the network should have mounted a common drive "DSERVER:" where the emails are exchanged.
  
  On `ethernethost' DSERVER: should be one of the physical drives, either named DSERVER or assigned as DSERVER. On all other machines on the network, DSERVER: should be remotely mounted using the remote drive configuration option in INET_DIAL.
  
  
• Each machine on the local network can force an immediate local collection of email and email check on the WWW. Double clicking on `SEND NOW!' will start the process. SEND NOW! is stored in MDR:BIN/.
  
  `SEND_NOW!' may be configured to show who or which machine issued the command for a Priority Mailcheck. Edit the file SEND_NOW! to include your name: e.g. `Priority_Mailcheck_Yourname' as well as the IP address of the machine which collects and sends the emails.
  
  
• AUTOMAIL can be configured to automatically check for emails at set times of the day. Simply enter the times required in the general configuration.
  
  
• It is important that YAM is available at all times and so YAM configuration - miscellaneous - should be set so that `close gadget iconifies programme', i.e. that YAM is always available in the background to accept incoming email, even if visually `closed down'.
  
  
• DIAL OUT
  
  An email received by INET DIAL can cause your Home computer to 'dial out' and connect to the Internet. This could be used, if you are remote from your computer, to connect to your home or office via the Internet. This could be especially useful if you are abroad and wish to save the cost of a direct telephone call.
  
  To enable this service your INET DIAL configuration should be set to:
  
  

  'DIAL-IN' SERVER	ENABLE
  ALLOW REMOTE ONLINE REQUEST	YES
  MAXIMUM WAIT TIME (SECONDS)

  
  These settings will allow a 30 minute 'time window' during which a remote computer must connect or the Home computer will timeout and disconnect.
  
  Then create an additional drawer with YAM called ONLINE. Create a filter that causes emails with online request information to be sent to the ONLINE drawer (e.g. connect@myname.mydomain). Make sure that the filter is first in the list of filters! Then send an email to your Home computer with a line in the message in the exact format:
  
  Please Go Online at 12:30:00 30-05-2001
  
  You may also use the abbreviated format:
  
  PGO 12:30:00 30-05-2001
  
  This message will cause your computer to dial out and connect to the Internet at 12:30:00 on 30th May 2001, assuming that your Home computer is programmed to receive the email before that time! For example, set your mailckecks to once per hour and programme your remote connection say five minutes after the mailcheck (allow for the time of the message). Don't forget any time differences. Your Home computer will be on Local Time, not necessarily on your time!
  
  From your remote site, login to your Home computer and read your emails, download files, etc. When you are finished LOGOFF and your Home computer will disconnect from the Internet. Ensure that you LOGOFF or your Home computer may stay online indefinitely!!

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TEXT MESSAGING

INET DIAL supports an SMS/Paging Client EZP@gerNG by Stefan Falke. EZP@gerNG is available from www.sfxsoft.de.

To use EZP@gerNG with INET DIAL:

1. Carry out the standard installation procedure with EZP@gerNG

2. Register EZP@gerNG. Integration with INET DIAL is only available with Registered versions of EZP@gerNG.

3. Set the SMS Client in the INET DIAL configuration to `EZP@gerNG'.

The status page of INET DIAL will then include the SMS/Paging facility.


Sending a message

1. Select the Service Provider (not required if using Receiver Name)

2. Enter the Receiver Number or Receiver Name (if previously configured in EZP@gerNG)

3. Compose the message

4. When you are ready to send the message, click on "send message". When a Text message is sent from INET DIAL then EZP@gerNG is automatically enabled.


EZP@gerNG Configuration changes

Configuration changes to EZP@gerNG, enabling or disabling Service Providers, etc. are automatically detected on "start up" by INET DIAL and also after any message has been sent by INET DIAL.


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TasiSMS TEXT MESSAGING

INET DIAL supports TaskiSMS test messaging. Install TaskiSMS and provide an assign in your s:user-startup file:

ASSIGN TASKISMS: Your_drive:TaskiSMS

Enable TaskiSMS with the INET DIAL configuration for 'offline messaging', 'online messaging' or both. The Status page will now contain a button which calls TaskiSMS. Click on the button and prepare your message, 'send' when online.


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BACKUP

INET_DIAL is integrated with a remote backup programme. This can automatically backup to a remote computer any files which have not previously been backed up. The file mdr:backup/mdrbackup_controlfile sets up the various source and target drawers to be searched.

Example:

#Remote SLIP connection (required if backup is to a remote rather than local network system)
Connecttype = SLIP
#Up to 10 remote drives can be mounted on the remote machine
#Up to 200 drawers may be copied. Source 1-200
#e.g. Source10
Source10 = sys:tools/
Target10 = remotedrive:archive/

The above example would copy previously uncopied files from the local drive SYS:Tools/ to the remote drive REMOTEDRIVE:archive/

Note: In the above example, Target10 could alternatively be written as 1-Target10. An entry of 2-Target10 would also copy the file Source10 to a second target!

The Backup programme is automatically started by INET_DIAL, providing a time is entered in the INET_DIAL configuration, the local drives are first searched for unarchived files and then communications are automatically established to the remote computer (Computer number 1 on the list of remote computers). REMOTEDRIVE: is then automatically mounted and the files are copied. The modem is then automatically disconnected and the backup log is updated.


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CONTROL

Latest Version 1.3.12 31-Jan-2000

INET_DIAL can act as a control or security manager for your House or Office.

Using MDR or X-10 protocols equipment can be instructed to turn itself on or off, or, in the case of lighting, dim. These commands can be immediate or pre-programmed.

If Suncalc by Brian Savage is installed in the SYS:c/ directory (available from Aminet) then events can also be set to occur at SUNRISE or SUNSET.

To carry out these tasks please first install the AMIGA-APACHE WEB SERVER and GEEKS GADGETS on your computer. The INET DIAL installer will ask you to select where the APACHE: and GG: drives are located and then automatically add the following lines to your sys:s/user-startup file. These lines should be after the startup commands for your TCPIP stack and before the startup sequence commands for INET DIAL:

;BEGIN ©2000 MDR INTERFACES Ltd - APACHE & GEEKS GADGETS - startup assign APACHE: YourDrive:APACHE assign HTTP: APACHE: ; ;the next line reduces memory usage by Apache C:resident APACHE:bin/httpd pure ; if exists "sys:s/delete_http_access.log" echo "deleting HTTP Access.log" delete "sys:s/delete_http_access.log" if exists "http:logs/access.log" delete "http:logs/access.log" endif endif ; if exists "sys:s/delete_http_error.log" echo "deleting HTTP Error.log" delete "sys:s/delete_http_error.log" if exists "http:logs/error.log" delete "http:logs/error.log" endif endif ; assign GG: YourDrive:GG run >NIL: execute GG:sys/s/gg-startup echo "starting GEEKS GADGETS" wait 5 run >NIL: execute apache:bin/starthttpd echo "starting APACHE" wait 5 ;END ©2000 MDR Interfaces Ltd - APACHE & GEEKS GADGETS - startup

AREXX

With APACHE installed and configured, control can be actioned either locally on your Amiga or via any computer linked to the Local Network using a browser and HTTP.

Control can also be actioned via the Internet whilst your AMIGA is online to the Internet. For this to work your Internet connection must use a static address, otherwise a remote computer will not know how to find your AMIGA! A remote computer can control functions through your machine, assuming it knows its IP address, using most web browsers and HTTP.

INET_DIAL can also issue AREXX commands so that other functions can be activated, for example using INFRAREXX (infra red software for the AMIGA) opening up control to video recorders, tv receivers, etc..

If the control function is enabled then a control page is available both locally on your machine, via the internet, or via a `dial-in' remote computer. To turn a device on or off simply click on the relevant box. In a short time the page will update, thereby confirming that the command has been actioned. Note: In the event of a fault with the X-10 system, INET_DIAL will stack up to 100 instructions and will reissue these when communications are restored! A log file is maintained so that you can check how and when an instruction was received.

A VIDEO RECORDER (VCR) Control function is also provided. This assumes you have an infra red system (INFRAREXX) which you have separately configured. INET_DIAL will signal the VCR using the following protocol:

INET_DIAL COMMAND	EXAMPLE MESSAGE SENT TO 'INFRAREXX' AREXX PORT	COMMAND DESCRIPTION
VCR-RECORD	VID_STOP SAT_FAV SAT_2 VID_1 VID_RECORD	STOP VCR SELECT SATELLITE CHANNEL 2 SELECT VCR CHANNEL 1 START RECORDING
VCR-STOP	VID_STOP	STOP RECORDING

INET_DIAL also has an AREXX PORT MDR.1 which may be accessed for direct control of X-10 devices.

AREXX COMMAND	Description
ON.B5	Turn ON Lamp or Appliance module B5
OFF.F4	Turn OFF Lamp or Appliance module F4
DIMUP.G7.45	Dim UP Lamp module G7 by 45%
DIMDOWN.H1.30	Dim DOWN Lamp module H1 by 30%

Cable connections AMIGA DB25 plug to X-10 INTERFACE RJ11:

AMIGA DB25	DB9	X-10 RJ11
7	5	4
2	3	3
3	2	1
22	9	2

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DEFAULT SETTINGS

If you ever need to return to the original default settings of INET DIAL then please delete the file MDR:prefs/mdr_internet.data

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REVIEWS

• AMIGACTIVE issue 15 - December 2000

"Extremely versatile and well documented, Inet Dial is well on the way to becoming a one-stop-shop for remote home automation on the Amiga"

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CURRENT INET_DIAL STATUS v3.841 May 2001

MDR Inet_Dial is being continuously updated and improved, to download the latest version, please go online ("CONNECT to WWW"). When you are online, if there is an upgrade available it will be displayed as "WWW INET DIAL upgrade available for download". Click on "WWW" to download.

date	version	comments
1st February 2000	v3.40	First general release
8th April 2000	v3.50	X-10 control included
2nd May 2000	v3.60	SAT and VCR control included. Support included for MIAMI DeLuxe.
8th May 2000	v3.63	added support for PPP and dynamic IP connections to WWW using MIAMI DeLuxe
5th July 2000	v3.68	added Login and Password protection
10th August 2000	v3.70	added support for IBROWSE
1st October 2000	v3.80	added support for Text messaging (EZP@gerNG)
18th November 2000	v3.829	added Locale for Automail and support for EZP@gerNG v1.2
9th December 2000	v3.833	added Locale for Inet Dial and MDRArexx
18th December 2000	v3.835	added Sunrise and Sunset options
28th December 2000	v3.836	added support for Genesis TCP/IP Stack and permanent connections
10th January 2001	v3.837	added automatic install for Genesis OS3.9
25th January 2001	v3.838	added support for reading email remotely
23rd March 2001	v3.839	added support for GOOGLE and ONLINE SMS text messages + MDR COMPONENT SERVER
20th April 2001	v3.840	added Registration for Kicksoft CD + EZP@gerNG v1.4 support
1st May 2001	v3.841	added remote dial out
25th May 2001	v3.842	added support for TaskiSMS

FUNCTION	AMITCP	MIAMI	MIAMI DeLUXE	GENESIS	Notes
AWEB-II v3.4 Browser supported	yes	yes	yes	yes
VOYAGER v3.2 Browser support	under test	under test	under test	under test	Requires APACHE installed
IBROWSE v2.2 Browser supported	yes	yes	yes	yes	Requires APACHE installed
APACHE v1.3.12 Web Server supported	yes	yes	yes	yes
WWW Connection (client)	yes	yes	yes	yes
Remote computer dial up (client)	yes	yes	yes	yes
Remote computer dial in (server)	yes	yes	yes	yes
Permanent Connection (LAN/CABLE)	yes	yes	yes	yes	Does not require a registered TCP/IP Stack
Remote networking NetFS	yes	yes	yes	yes
Automated mail collection from ISP	yes	yes	yes	yes
Local network Mail redistribution and collection	yes	n/a	yes	yes
Automated Backup to remote computer	yes	yes	yes	yes
MDR control Protocol	yes	yes	yes	yes
X-10 control Protocol	yes	yes	yes	yes
Arexx Port control	yes	yes	yes	yes
VCR control	yes	yes	yes	yes
SAT control	yes	yes	yes	yes
WebCam support	planned	planned	planned	planned
Locale	yes	yes	yes	yes	German localisation available
Remote networking SAMBA	planned	planned	planned	planned
Offline SMS Text Messaging (v1.4 EZP@gerNG, TaskiSMS)	yes	yes	yes	yes	Requires APACHE installed
NEWOnline SMS Text Messaging (TaskiSMS)	yes	yes	yes	yes
Remote reading of mail	yes	yes	yes	yes
Kicksoft CD Registration	yes	yes	yes	yes
Remote 'Dial out'	yes	yes	yes	yes	See YAM section

Note: "under test" means probably available in next release

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

All Trademarks are acknowledged

	(c)T ROSSI Thanks to Timo Rossi for allowing the inclusion of NetFS in this distribution and for assistance in implementation!
T Rossi
NSDI	(c)NSDI Thanks to NSDI and Pekka Pessi for permitting the inclusion of letnet in this distribution!
	Thanks to Joern-Erik Burkett and AMIGA-MAGAZIN for permission to use the Amiga-Apache logo
AMIGA MAGAZIN
EZP@gerNG	Thanks to Stefan Falke for help in integration with EZP@gerNG and for German Translations!
SunCalc	Thanks to Brian Savage for allowing SunCalc to be included in this distribution!

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Problems with configuration? For further assistance, INET_DIAL users please contact MDR

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