A1 Callback Verifier ==================== Copyright 1996 CR Software All Rights Reserved Introduction ============ Thank you for your interest in the A1 Callback Verifier. The A1 Callback Verifier (hereafter referred to simply as "A1") has many important and easy to use features, including AUTOMATIC configuration file creation, support for area code exclusions, telephone prefix requirements, caller messages, security level upgrades, and more! IMPORTANT!! =========== A1 CALLBACK VERIFIER comes with a trial period that will expire on June 14, 1996. After that, you must call Hemet Nights BBS (909)-927-8146 to download the key file for continued operation. Upon registering, you will receive a customized A1 CALLBACK VERIFIER program and key file for unlimited use. INSTALLATION ============ The A1 wcx code file is called A1CB510.WCX. You may wish to set it up as a menu item for your new callers to select, or you may have it run as part of your logon sequence for new callers. The choice is up to you. You, as sysop, should run A1 first. That is because A1 will AUTOMATICALLY take you into the A1CBCFG.WCX program, to set up your configuration file. Simply answer a few questions, and A1 does the rest! If at a later time you need to alter your configuration file, you may either delete the A1CBCFG.CFG file (it will reside in the wc:\data\ subdirectory), in which case A1 will take you there automatically as it did initially, or you may run the A1CBCFG.WCX program. Either way will work. However, if you decide to delete the file and run it through A1, be SURE no one else runs A1 before you do. The following files should be placed in the following directories: FILE DIRECTORY (USUAL SETUP DIRECTORY) ==== ========= ======================= A1CB5.WCX WC:\CODE\ \WC5 A1CBCFG.WCX WC:\CODE\ \WC5 POSTCALL.WCX** WC:\CODE\ \WC5 A1CB_1.BBS WC:\DISP\ \WC5\DISP A1CB_2.BBS WC:\DISP\ \WC5\DISP A1CBCFG1.BBS WC:\DISP\ \WC5\DISP A1CB.MSG WC:\DATA\ \WC5\DATA A1CBKEY.KEY WC:\DATA\ \WC5\DATA ** NOTE - A1 REQUIRES the POSTCALL.WCX file to operate! ======== CONFIGURATION FILE ================== When you set up the configuration file, either by running A1 first, or running A1CBCFG.WCX you may specify the following: * What area code your BBS is in. * Will you allow callbacks outside your area code? * If so, you are allowed to set up a list of area codes that may NOT be called. 900 and 976 are automatically included. This is very simply done from within the setup program! * You may set up a list of telephone prefixes that are the only ones A1 will call (usually within your own area code, but you may choose any you like). This is done from within the setup program, too! * If callers are outside the "accepted" area code(s) / prefixes, you may specify the number of days for their trial membership, if any. * You may choose to have A1 hang-up or stay on line upon callback success. * If you choose to remain on-line, you may limit the amount of time the user may remain online. * You can have A1 send the caller a verification message, either while they're online, or after they've hung up. * You may choose to set up different security accesses depending on caller's age. * You enter the security string the verified user will have (if you did not peform the above age/access setup). As you can see, A1 Callback Verifier is simple, yet flex- ible enough for your needs! In addition, the Setup process is extremely simple and takes only a few minutes. OPERATION OF THE A1 CALLBACK VERIFIER ===================================== A1 begins by asking for the caller's password, then ver- ifying it. After hanging up, A1 will try to call the user back at the requested phone number. If not connected within 60 sec- onds, A1 will make two more attempts. Upon re-connecting, the caller is asked for his password again. If successful, the caller will be given the status you specified in the configuration file and either hang-up, or allow the caller to remain online. If a caller attempts to enter a phone number from an area code that you don't allow, a message is posted to the sysop. Also, if a caller attempts to enter another user's phone number, a message is also posted to the sysop with the caller's name AND the name of the user whose phone number they entered. This will give you the opportunity to check on both users, if you desire. REGISTERING A1 CALLBACK VERIFIER =============================== A1 Callback verifier may be registered for only $7.00. Upon registration, you will receive a modified key file specific to you. In addition, you won't keep receiving messages about the trial period ending! To register, fill out the REGISTER.TXT file, and mail it, along with a check or money order (U.S. dollars only), to: CR Software 591 Cypress Ave. San Jacinto, Ca. 92583 For an addtional $4.00, CR Software will upload the A1 package directly to your BBS. See the REGISTER.TXT file.