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How to set up Telix v3.12 and get the most out of it
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Version: 01-14-90
Copyright (c) 1990 by Jay Caplan. All Rights Reserved. This text
is copyrighted material, however you are given permission to copy
and distribute it, as long as it remains in its complete, original,
unmodified form.
Telix is Copyrighted by Exis Inc.
I am writing this text in order to help you, the Telix v3.12 user,
get the most out of this excellent program. I am the SYStem OPerator
of The Consultant Bulletin Board System at 718-837-3236. We use a
US Robotics Courier HST modem operating at 1200/2400/9600/14400 baud.
You can always get the latest version of this file, along with Telix
and other great Shareware programs, by calling my BBS.
What you should do now
----------------------
1) PRINT THIS TEXT OUT, so you can refer to it.
2) Take a look at the TELIX312.NEW file included in the
TLX312-2 compressed distribution file.
3) Go into Telix, and bring up the configuration menu
with ALT-O.
4) Change the settings as recommended below. Do NOT change the
settings marked MNP ONLY, unless you have a MNP or high
speed (9600+ baud) modem! See the section below on MNP.
5) Make sure to Write the settings to disk before exiting the
configuration menu.
6) READ THE TELIX MANUAL! At least browse through it.
I will refer to each sub-menu in the ALT-O configuration menu and
the letters that refer to each option. If I don't refer to a
particular sub-menu or option, then you should leave it as it is.
Starting with a fresh copy of Telix v3.12
-----------------------------------------
I am assuming that you are starting with a fresh copy of Telix
v3.12 that you haven't configured. If you have already changed
some of the settings, then use DOS to REName the configuration
file to another name. This will make Telix start with a fresh
configuration. Use the following command to rename the Telix
config file:
REN TELIX.CNF TELIXCNF.OLD
If you ever want to get your old configuration file back, just
copy the TELIXCNF.OLD file to TELIX.CNF.
Initial setup questions
-----------------------
When you start Telix for the first time, or after RENaming the config
file, then it will ask a few setup questions. When it asks for speed,
enter 1200 for 1200 baud modems, 2400 for regular 2400 baud modems,
9600 for 2400 baud MNP modems, and 19,200 for USR HST modems. For
Hayes 9600 baud modems, check your manual about recommended speed
settings. I don't have one, but I would think it should also be set
to 19,200.
It will also ask for the comm. port you are using. Pick the one you
think is correct. Later, you can change that if it isn't.
About MNP and error-correcting modems
-------------------------------------
Some of the configuration items depend on whether you have an
error-correcting modem. These will be usually described as having
MNP capability. If the modem is error-correcting, it will be clearly
noted on the packaging and manual for it. If you don't see mention
of MNP or LAP-M (Hayes) error-correction, then you most likely do NOT
have MNP, and should NOT change the configuration items meant for MNP.
If you do not have a MNP modem, then I strongly suggest that you get
one. They offer two advantages: they filter out ALL line noise, so YOU
won't have to "fight" it, and they can transfer files faster than
normal modems. A good low cost MNP modem is the ATI 2400ETC. It now
comes in internal and external versions. You should be able to get
it for less than $200 (US). I've seen it advertised for between
$144-169. I suggest you get the external version. The status lights
of an external modem can be quite helpful in troubleshooting modem
problems, and in general let you know what is going on with the modem.
*** Now hit ALT-O to begin configuring Telix v3.12 ***
Screen and color
----------------
These settings are all optional. If you have a CGA monitor and have
'snow' problems (screen flickers when displaying something), or if
you are using a multi-tasking program, like Desqview, MS Windows, or
DoubleDOS, you should change the setting under "Screen write mode".
If you have an EGA or VGA monitor and want to use more than 25 lines
per screen, then should change the setting under "Default screen size".
As far as the colors, this is based on individual preferences. I like
the following settings:
Foreground: Light Grey
Background: Blue
Status line foreground: Blue
Status line background: Light Grey
Terminal options
----------------
Choice B: Try this little test to see if you have Choice B set to the
right comm. port. Exit the setup menu by hitting the ESCape
key. Hit ESCape again to come out of setup altogether. You
should be now looking at a mostly blank screen. Type in "AT"
and hit the ENTER key. The modem should display "OK" on your
screen. If it does, then you have the right comm. port
setting. If it does NOT, then you don't, and you need to
change the port. Hit ALT-P and enter either "1" or "2" to
change the current comm port used to the other one. Hit the
ESCape key and try the "AT" command again. If it works, then
hit ALT-O and and go back into the "Terminal options" set
up menu and select Choice B to set the comm port correctly.
If neither ports 1 or 2 work, try ports 3 or 4 using the
above process.
When done with this, make sure you hit ALT-O to go back
into the setup menu, and then go into the "Terminal
options" sub-menu to complete the configurations below.
MNP ONLY: Choice J should be set OFF and Choice K should be set ON.
MNP and high speed modems that operate at 9600 baud and
above need to use CTS/RTS flow control.
Choice M: If you use Compuserve, then leave this as it is.
If you do NOT, then change it to OFF. The reason is
that Compuserve uses the CONTROL-E char., which looks
like the 'club character' on playing cards. If you call
any BBSes that use this 'club character' on any of their
graphic screens, then it will be 'gobbled up' by Telix
and NOT displayed. By changing this to OFF, Telix will
properly display it.
General options
---------------
Choice D: Leaving this on slows down Telix's operation. I find it
unnecessary, since I generally know how much disk space
is free. I suggest you turn this OFF.
Choice E: Unless you have memorized the number of the dialing
directory entry of every board you call, I suggest you
turn this OFF.
Choice G: I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU TURN THIS ON! This feature will
keep track of almost everything you do while online to