Brief Instructions for getting started with TCP/IP on the Macintosh
by Douglas Thom N6OYU
UPDATED BY G0OAN 7-JUNE-1992
THIS DISK SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FILES.
File: Purpose:
NET/Mac v2.3.0 TCP/IP program (sometimes called NET in the documentation)
IM/Mac v1.0b24 Mail program to read and send mail
READ THIS FIRST This help file
alais Example of alais file for use with IM/Mac
autoexec.net Configuration file for NET/Mac
bm.rc Configuration file for the IM/Mac
Docs folder Contains important NET/Mac help documentation.
finger folder Folder containing text files describing user on your
system.
ftpusers Example of user names and passwords provides access
for incoming file transfer sessions.
hosts.net Example of IP address list, replace with your local
IP address table
Merge folder Program for merging host.net files
pub folder This is where you will place all the files that other
TCP/IP users can access during FTP
( File Transfer Protocol ) sessions.
spool folder Folder containing the working files for loggin
and SMTP mailer
callsigns Folder which will hold your callsign database.
NET/Mac syntax DA A helpful DA containing all the commands used with this
version of NET/Mac. See also the NET/Mac help menu.
NOTES:
1. This diskette does not contain a system folder. If you wish to install
a system folder and files, USE THE INSTALLER program with your Macintosh, and install a minimum system for your computer. If you have a Macintosh 512Ke, use a stripped down version of the system file (4.1) and finder (5.5). You need to have the Geneva 10 and 14 size fonts installed in the system.
2. All text files are provided in Teach Text format. A copy of the Teach Text editor can be found on your Macintosh System 6 master diskettes. You may use any word processor to edit these files, as long as they remain in Text Only format.
5. The escape character to get out of a NET/Mac session and back to the "net>" prompt is the Escape key. MacPlus and 512K users do not have an Escape key, therefore you may change the escape character with the following command: escape <character> where <character> is any keystroke. This command is in the autoexec.net file (and is set to the tilda character in this distribution).
6. In general, where the IBM-PC documentation refers to file paths you can substitute a colon ":" for a backslash "\".
7. Before you can use this release, you need to customize it for your station. You will need to edit the files 'bm.rc', 'ftpusers', 'hosts.net', 'autoexec.net', and optionally 'alias' to insert your personal information -- your callsign, first name, and IP address, etc. Your IP address MUST be in the 'hosts.net' file in-order for you to attempt connections later on. The 'hosts.net' file contained on this diskette contains a list of the official IP address coordinators. Contact one of these people to obtain both your IP address assignment, and a current 'Hosts.net' file to replace the one provided.
With the release of IM/Mac it is now possible to edit the 'bm.rc,' file
from within the program. When you run IM/Mac simply use the pull down menu.
8. The version of Hosts.net that is provided with this release, is an example, and should be replaced by one for your area. The hosts.net file appropriate for your area may have been updated or may even be entirely different. Contact a local TCP/IP user for a current (local) file.
9. If there is no one around who can help you get started, try taking the following steps.
a. Make a backup of this NET/Mac disk for insurance.
b. Put your TNC into KISS mode. Note: AEA PK-232 requires the latest ROMs AFTER 30-Dec-88 for proper operation in KISS mode.
c. NOW OPEN AN CUSTOMIZE THE AUTOEXEC.NET FILE.
Good luck!
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Compatibility Notes
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This release works best under Multifinder with 2.5 Megabytes of memory! Most problems have been traced to corrupted system files, inits that do not fully support the Mac OS, or setup problems. If you run into any problems, please refer to the bug reporting proceedures listed in the help files.
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Final Notes, etc.
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Bug reporting and newer versions for the Macintosh.
If you encounter any bugs, please take the time to determine exactly what went wrong, and carefully document the conditions (use Macsbug if available). We will need the type of machine, memory size, system revision levels, what programs, cdev's and init's that were running, etc. We are aware of a number of things that need to get cleaned up, so suggestions will be gratefully appreciated. Please send the above information to:
Douglas Thom (N6OYU) [44.4.1.209]
Macintosh KA9Q Project Coordinator
1405 Graywood Drive
San Jose, CA 95129-4778
(408) 253-1306 (Evenings PST)
If you wish to be included in future revisions/beta testing of this package, please also send me your complete mailing address along with a SASE (or $5) and an 800K 3.5 inch diskette. Source code is available seperately. You may also download from the latest versions of this package from either MacSciense BBS at (408) 866-4933, or Digikron Systems BBS (408) 253-1309
Happy TCP/IPing....... Doug.
Since this program started the BM/Mac has been replaced by a new program
writen by Ivo ON1XK. Any reference to BM/mac should simply be replaced by
IM/mac.
The lastest versions of both NET/Mac and IM/Mac have been included with this
starters kit. Some of the help documents do not cover these new verions, however full help sections have been added to the programmes, these can
be found under the Apple menu while the programme is running.
********** NOW OPEN AN CUSTOMIZE THE AUTOEXEC.NET FILE *********
