Subj : BBS Setup question
To   : Aceboy
From : Digital Man
Date : Tue Feb 12 2002 04:08 am

  Re: BBS Setup question
  By: Aceboy to All on Tue Feb 12 2002 07:46 am

 > I'm trying to set up a BBS and I don't understand this whole telnet thing.  
 > can be at the terminal or the computer downstairs which is networked and tel
 > to my PC's IP address and it works, but when I go to a computer at say work 
 > try it doesnt work.  What am I doing wrong and how can I set it up that I ha
 > a name to telnet to.  Like my BBS is called The DarkSide BBS.  If anyone can
 > help me I'd appreciate it.

First, verify that your IP address isn't changing. Second, make sure that you
can "ping" your IP address from work (or whereever). Third, make sure your BBS
computer is not behind a firewall or other gateway (e.g. NAT) that might
filter incoming traffic.

-Rob

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