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- LOCAL NETWORK SETUP AND INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
-
-
- The following is an EXAMPLE of how to set up a localnet and send out
- update utilities that will be handled automatically by every node in the
- localnet. It is NOT meant to be used as is, but followed as an example
- only for setting up your own local network.
-
- The following is in two parts: the first will be the KineticNET Docs, and the
- second will be the the KineticNET distribution files.
-
- If you are going to use this kit as a pattern for your own localnet
- starter kit, be sure to add the AREACODE.NET file from your \vbbs\net
- directory into your distribution file. Since this is not a text file,
- it could not be included it here, and there is no need, since you have it
- already anyway.
-
- In VBBS 6.00, there are TWO Configurable Network Slots available, and
- they can be configured by both NAME and TYPE (1 thru 4). Please
- see MULTINET.DOC for info on how to set these slots up.
-
- PACKING LIST FOR KINETKIT.ZIP, OUR DISTRIBUTION FILE:
-
- KINETIC.DOC
- INSTALL.BAT
- DEFINE.NET
- LCLMGMNT.BAT
- BBSLIST.0
- KINETIC.APP
- KINETIC.SUB
- AREACODE.NET
-
- ******************************** KINETIC.DOC **********************************
-
- Welcome to
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- Connecticut's first VBBS-based local BBS network
-
- Written By David Bell, 1@2301, KineticNET
- 1@2032, VirtualNet, 1:141/396 Fidonet
- 1@2314 WWIVnet
-
- Copywrite David Bell, 1992
-
-
-
- I. About KineticNET
- The purpose of KineticNET is multifaceted. First, it serves as a
- small, local network of VBBS boards able to bring low cost
- networking to those who are starting out as SysOps for the first
- time. The idea is to keep as many connects as possible toll free,
- while extending services well beyond any one calling area. Second,
- it serves it's local community, by the distribution of subs
- specifically targeted for local discussion. Hopefully, this will
- include news sections and so on from local clubs, schools and so on.
- Third, it is to provide a networked file area for shareware files and
- for VBBS Support. Finally, it is intended to help promote the VBBS
- software, without which such a net would be infinitely more difficult
- to initiate, maintain and administer.
-
-
-
- II. Joining KineticNET
-
- 1. ALL NODES must be coordinated through the NC or Assistant NC.
- Anyone running VBBS, full or part time may join KineticNET, as
- long as the BBS has hours regular enough to connect to it's
- server daily.
-
- 2. To obtain a node number, email the Net Coordinator, King Ardmore,
- (1@2300 KineticNET, 1@2034 Vnet) uploading the following form. If you have
- already arranged a connection with a server, indicate so where
- appropriate. To maintain mail flow in as expedient a manner as
- possible and at the same time keep toll calls to a minimum, the
- net coordinator may suggest an alternate server. The purpose of
- the following form is only to gather appropriate data to properly
- administer the net, not for exclusionary purposes.
-
-
- III. Setting up KineticNET
-
- 1. Set up KineticNET as network #15 (LOCAL NET) in VCONFIG after
- obtaining your node number from the NC. Make the path to
- KineticNET \VBBS\LNET.
-
- 2. Add LCLMGMNT.BAT to your daily events in Vconfig. In order for
- LCLMGMNT.BAT to work properly, it assumes that you have not
- altered the default VBBS installation with regard to paths. If
- VBBS is not in the \VBBS directory, and the temporary directory
- is not \VBBS\TEMP, then you may have to adjust the batch file
- accordingly. There is usually no good reason to modify the
- default installation regarding these paths. Add required and
- desired KineticNET subs to your Message base configuration and
- the run SORT and COMPILE network configurations in VCONFIG.
-
- 3. Unzip the KINETKIT.ZIP distribution file into a temporary
- directory ON THE SAME DRIVE AS \VBBS and run the INSTALL.BAT
- file. This will install the net directory, copying the network
- and maintenance files where they need to be, and compile the
- network node list for the first time. Congratulations: You
- have just completed the KineticNET installation. KINETIC.SUB and
- the BBSLIST updates will appear in your \VBBS\LNET directory as
- automatic updates from the Subslist Coordinator and the Net
- Coordinator.
-
-
-
- IV. Joining/Hosting Subs in KineticNET
-
- 1. ALL SUBS must be coordinated through the Sub Coordinator (#1@2301
- KineticNET, 1@2032 Vnet, 1@2314 WWIVnet).
-
- 2. Physically adding subs, both unsecured and secured, is done
- through the same convention as adding Vnet subs in Vconfig, except
- that they are added for LOCAL NET. Requesting secured subs from
- the host is also done in the same manner as in Vnet.
-
- 3. Gating of subs between KineticNET and other nets is permissible as
- long as the gate is approved by the sub hosts in each net.
-
- 4. The following are REQUIRED KineticNET unsecured subs, all sysops
- must subscribe and SCAN. General conversation will NOT be allowed
- on these subs in a effort to keep the time necessary to scan them
- down.
-
- Type Name Description Gate ACC/Tag/Rate
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- 1 KineticNET Herald KineticNET News None V/Y/G
- 2 KineticNET Court Resolve diffs/problems None V/Y/G
-
- V. Net Policy
-
- 1. Disputes between any two parties can be settled via the KineticNET
- Court sub, which will be moderated by the SysOps, who will
- collectively have one vote, the NC, who will have one vote, and
- the Assistant NC, who will also have one vote. When ACs are
- added, they will also collectively have one vote.
-
- 2. KineticNET is intended to be suitable for reading by anyone's
- mother or children. This does not mean that there is no place for
- adult topics. Secured subs may be utilized for adult material. In
- G - flagged subs, no profanity or adult material shall be
- permitted.
-
- 3. Flaming should be to a minimum. Conversation on all subs should
- be kept reasonably topical. Remember, you are free to start/join
- subs on virtually any topic, or start/join a sub where ANYTHING is
- topical.
-
- 3. This network, like Vnet, will consist of several network officers,
- who will work together to develop net policy as needed. The
- network officers reserve the right to remove any system from the
- network to preserve it's integrity. At this time, the officers
- are:
- Net Coordinator, 1@2300, King Ardmore
- Assistant Net & Subslist Coodinator, 1@2301, David Bell
-
- AC positions will be awarded at the NC's & ANC's discretion as
- and if needed.
-
- 4. The net must not be used for any illegal activity, i.e., no
- software pirating, chain letters, illegal scheming or activity of
- any sort. Violation of this rule will result in the offending
- node's severance from the net.
- ******************************** KINETIC.APP **********************************
-
-
- KineticNET Node Application Form
-
- 1. BBS Name:____________________________________
-
- 2. BBS Phone Number(s): (203) XXX-XXXX
-
- (203) XXX-XXXX (203) XXX-XXXX
-
- (203) XXX-XXXX (203) XXX-XXXX
-
- 3. BBS City/State:______________________________
-
- 4. Hours of operation:__________________________
-
- 5. SysOp Real Name:_____________________________
-
- 6. SysOp Voice Number:__________________________
-
- 7. SysOp Birth date:____________________________
-
- 8. Modem Type: (HST, V32bis, 2400, etc.)________
-
- 9. Server:__________ (GC Use) Node Number:_____
-
-
-
- ******************************** INSTALL.BAT **********************************
- @echo off
- @cls
- @echo.
- @echo.
- @echo.
- @echo. ╔═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
- @echo. ║ Make sure you have read KINETIC.DOC and have set up LOCALNET ║
- @echo. ║ in VCONFIG before proceeding. Hit CTRL-C to ABORT installation.║
- @echo. ╚═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
- @echo.
- @echo.
- @pause
- @md \vbbs\lnet > nul.
- @copy lclmgmnt.bat \vbbs > nul.
- @copy define.net \vbbs > nul.
- @copy areacode.net \vbbs\lnet > nul.
- @copy bbslist.0 \vbbs\lnet > nul.
- @cd\vbbs
- @vnet /a networkid=15
- @cls
- @echo.
- @echo.
- @echo.
- @echo. ╔═══════════════════════════════╗
- @echo. ║ KineticNET is now installed ║
- @echo. ╚═══════════════════════════════╝
-
- ******************************** LCLMGMNT.BAT *********************************
- echo off
- rem ============================================================
- rem NET ADMINISTRATOR TAKE NOTE:
- rem Substitute password for the password for your localnet. All nodes must
- rem use the same password to multimail the net updates to each node.
- rem Be sure to use the -s switch to enable net security so that those outside
- rem the net cannot break in. To send out net updates, just make a multimail
- rem list. When you have an update to send out, make the file BBSLIST.KIN like
- rem this:
- rem PKZIP -spassword bbslist.kin bbslist.0.
- rem Likewise with a subslist. Then send multimail with the file(s) attached.
- rem Easy.
- rem =============================================================
- @pkunzip -spassword \vbbs\temp\bbslist.kin \vbbs\lnet\bbslist.0 > nul.
- @pkunzip -spassword \vbbs\temp\kinetic.sub \vbbs\lnet\ > nul.
- @vnet /a networkid=15
- @del \vbbs\temp\bbslist.kin > nul.
- @del \vbbs\temp\kinetic.sub > nul.
-
- ******************************** BBSLIST.0 *********************************
- @2300 203-469-5273 The Enchanted Castle HST NC 2301
- @2301 203-877-5856 Rubber Room BBS Node 1 V32bis Server
- @2302 203-877-2864 Tom Sawyer's Island V32bis 2301
- @2303 203-281-0854 Starbase One V32bis 2301
- @2304 203-777-0081 The Gaming Board V32bis 2301
- !EOF
-
- ******************************** DEFINE.NET *********************************
- KineticNET
- 1
- ******************************** KINETIC.SUB *********************************
-
- KINETIC.SUB
-
- KineticNET Subs Listings - 10/20/92
-
-
- (UNSecured Subs)
-
- Type Name Description Gate ACC/Tag/Rate
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- 1 KineticNET Herald KineticNET News None V/Y/G
- 2 KineticNET Court Resolve diffs/problems None V/Y/G
- 3 KineticNET Yellow Pages Sub Advertisements None A/Y/G
- 4 Connecticut BBS Adds BBS Adds, ANSI OKAY None A/Y/G
- 5 New Haven General Conversation General Chat None A/Y/G
- 6 Bridgeport General Conversation General Chat None A/Y/G
- 7 TELEKinetic Chit Chat General Chat None A/Y/G
- 8 Connecticut Mall (For Sale) Regional None A/Y/G
- 9 Electrotechnocratic Review Discussion of Electronics None A/Y/G
- 10 Connecticut Music News Music Happenings in CT None A/Y/G
-
- The following Subs are Hosted by Lord Roadkill
-
- 11 The Foyer (Lord Roadkill-host) General Discussion None A/Y/R
- 12 Fugazi (Lord Roadkill-host) Wierd Happenings None A/Y/R
- 13 Supernatual Anaesthetist (LR) Hauntings, Etc. None A/Y/R
- 14 The Voyer (Lord Roadkill-host) Adult Discussion None A/Y/X
- 15 The Laming Asparagus (LR) Who knows None A/Y/R
- 16 Alternate Music Title says it None A/Y/R
-
- End Lord Roadkilll hosted Subs
-
- 204 Dandy Dave's DESQview Dialog DESQview Support Vnet/WWIV A/Y/G
-
-
- (Secured Subs)
-
- 12301 Sex & Religion Sex & Ethics in the 90's Vnet/WIV X/Y/G
-
-
- KEY:
-
- TYPE = - Network Sub identifier
- ACC = S - SysOps only
- ACC = C - SysOps & CoSysOps only
- ACC = V - users allowed, SysOp validation required
- ACC = A - all users allowed, validation not required
- TAG = Y - taglines allowed
- TAG = N - taglines not allowed
- RATE = G - General Public, no vulgarity, profanity
- RATE = R - profanity allowed
- RATE = X - Strong sexual content, over 18 only
-
-
- Local Area Network Setup
-
-
- LocalNET Settings In Vconfig (When LocalNET is configured as VirtualNET type.)
-
- 1. Node Number=1 ---Your node number for localNET
- 2. Net Dir=C:\VBBS\LOCAL ---Correct path to localNET directory
- 3. Protocols Allowed ---Protocols Allowed (Ymodem,Zmodem,HSLINK)
- 4. Protocol Preferred ---Protocol Preferred
- 5. Server=1 ---The net server for your localNET
- 6. Server Phone #:7773333 ---Phone # of the modem at your server
- 7. Server Call: Local ---Enter [5] to change from long distance/local
- 8. Server Threshold: 1 k ---Means your board will call the server when
- 9. Server Macro: <none> ever you have 1k of messages to send
- A. Server Password: <none>
- B. ZIP Trigger Level:
-
- C. Add/Edit New Client
- U. Uninstall this Network
-
- -=<C. Add/Edit Clients>=-
-
- 1. Client Node Number: 2180 ---Clients Node Number that you assigned
- 2. Client Phone #: 773-8330 ---Clients phone #
- 3. Client Call: Local ---It is a Local call
- 4. Client Threshold: 0 k ---Means he will call you but you will not him.
- 5. Client Macro: <none>
- 6. Client Password: <none>
-
- D. Remove this Client
-
-
-
- YOUR LOCAL NETWORK FILES
-
- This file is BBSLIST.0, your first BBSLIST file.
-
- @1 218-773-8330 The Hosting BBS v32bis NC
-
- --------------------------------End Of File---------------------------------
-
-
-
- This file is "bbslist.1" - It contains the information for other nodes.
-
- @2 701-746-4530 BBS Name 2400 1
- @3 804-330-3965 BBS Next Name 2400 1
- @4667 701-000-0000 And so on 2400 1
- @1019 701-594-4111 And so on 9600 1
- @2261 206-653-8766 To the last Name 2400 1
-
- ----------------------------------End of file--------------------------------
-
- This file is "define.net" - It adds the name of your local net to the screen
- in place of LocalNET, for network listing, subs and e-mail. It contains only
- one line, on the first line of the file.
- CareNET
- ------------------------------End of file------------------------------------
-
- Local network subs
-
- You make your own subs list, the file is called: subslist.net and goes in
- your LOCAL NET DIRECTORY ONLY!
- All 4 diget subs are autorequestable, automatically be any client.
- Five diget subs are secured subs, and must be set up, in the local net
- directory using the vvsub#s.net and vsub#s.net format, the same as for
- VirtualNET.
-
- COMPILE THE NETWORK
-
- From your vbbs directory: type the following and press your enter key:
- vnet /a networkid=15
- You will see the network compile and list the nodes if your setup is correct.
-
- PROBLEM SOLVING
-
- ===========================================================================
- PROBLEM | CHECK THE FOLLOWING
- =================================|=========================================
- This is First 1. Register Your Software and
- request your nodes to do so.
-
- When I compile using 1. Check the path listed in vconfig
- Vnet /a networkid=15 I get 2. Make sure you enter 15 for net id
- the wrong bbs list 3. Make sure your network has it's own
- directory
-
- Some nodes do not show up 1. Check your bbslist.X (s) and make
- sure you have the node listed
- 2. Make sure you've followed the correct
- format - Follow Roland's VirtualNET
- bbslist.x (cut and paste if need be
- to get the layout right)
-
- The X (list net) function
- shows a garbled list 1. Your bbslist.x (s) must follow the
- proper lay out or your bbslist.net
- file will not read correctly.
- This includes the exact number of
- spaces between each entry.
-
- When nodes connect they get,
- an improper netid error 1. Check your network config and make
- certain that you have them listed
- in your client list. Make sure
- you entered their properly assigned
- LOCALNET node #. Check both systems
- to make sure no one has any characters
- listed in the password.
- 2. Set up and compile VirtualNET
- if you are not netted in VirtualNET
- to initiate the network files.
- DON'T EVEN TRY TO RUN A LOCAL NET
- WITHOUT SETTING UP VIRTUALNET FIRST.
-
- Subs not transfering 1. Make certain that the numbers are
- listed in your file, subslist net, in
- your LOCALNET directory for your local
- net. Make sure the receiving node
- has added the subtype and the proper
- networkid # (15).
- Remember: Subs do not transfer until
- the second connection, and then only
- new posts since that connection.
-
- ===========================End of Document File=============================
-
- Net Updates: 1@2301 has some batch files that he's using. Download
- Kine*.zip if interested.
-
- Simple update: Zip your bbslist.0 bbslist.1 and subslist.net
- call it by any name.
-
- Have this file in the c:\vbbs\sysop directory and run it
- once nightly. (make certain your files are going to that
- directory, and never delete the *.zip file as if a new update
- does not come you will not have the files needed to replace
- bbslist.*
-
- @echo off
- cd\vbbs\local ---Your local net directory
- del bbslist.0
- del bbslist.1
- del subslist.net
- copy c:\vbbs\sysop\yourname.zip ---dir where your *.zip files are received
- pkunzip yourname.zip
- cd\vbbs
- vnet /a networkid=15
-
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