BBS Server 1.4a

Blacklord · November 05, 2008, 08:40 PM

Hoping someone can assist with this - BBS Server is not sending the connect message to the BBS, therefore the connection won't fully establish (if I type in CONNECT 9600 on the terminal the BBS responds as it should).

Example log:

5/11/2008 9:36:27 PM ATH1
5/11/2008 9:36:27 PM Responded with OK
5/11/2008 9:36:40 PM ATZ
5/11/2008 9:36:40 PM Using COM Port 1
5/11/2008 9:36:40 PM Keeping COM Port Open (Hayes Emulation)
5/11/2008 9:36:40 PM Lowering DTR
5/11/2008 9:36:40 PM Hardware Flow Control enabled.
5/11/2008 9:36:40 PM Responded with OK
5/11/2008 9:36:47 PM Connection from 192.168.1.3

My configuration:

#Version = Telnet BBS Server v1.4a

[BBS]
BBSName=Landover BBS
TelnetPort=23
IPAddress=192.168.1.3
COMPort=1

[Connecting]
RTSOnConnect=0
DTROnConnect=1
WaitForATA=0
UseCharTranslation=0
TranslationFile=
RTSOutbound=0
DTROutbound=0

[Disconnecting]
SendCtrlC=0
CheckDCD=1
CheckDSR=1
HangupOnATH=0
OnlineAutoDisconnect=0
OnlineDisconnectTime=
IdleAutoDisconnect=0
IdleDisconnectTime=
LowerRTSonDisconnect=0
LowerDTRonDisconnect=1
ReEnableDTR=0
ReEnableRTS=0
CarrierDropDelayTime=
StayOffHook=0
StayOffHookTime=
HangupOnBreak=0

[Comms]
SerialSetup=9600,N,8,1
EchoTelnetChars=0
EnableFlowControl=1
EchoCommandChars=1
CableType=1. TelBBS Standard Cable

[Diagnostics]
DetailedDiagnostics=1
LogHayes=1
PlayWAVonConnect=0
ConnectionWAV=
PlayWAVonDisconnect=0
DisconnectWAV=
AllowShutdown=0

[Emulation]
EnableHayes=1
AllowOutgoing=0
SendRing=0
SendConnectString=1
ConnectString=CONNECT 9600
SendNoCarrier=1
SendWinsockErrors=0
GuessResponseCase=0
DisablePlusPlusPlus=0

[EOF]

Andrew Wiskow · November 06, 2008, 04:48 AM

I'm certainly no expert, but whenever I've had to configure BBS Server for a new setup, I just play around with all of the "Connecting" and "Disconnecting" settings until I find the ones that work. What sort of BBS software are you trying to set this up with?

Blacklord · November 06, 2008, 04:50 AM

Quote from: Andrew Wiskow on November 06, 2008, 04:48 AM
I'm certainly no expert, but whenever I've had to configure BBS Server for a new setup, I just play around with all of the "Connecting" and "Disconnecting" settings until I find the ones that work. What sort of BBS software are you trying to set this up with?

I'm pretty certain it's not the BBS software - the serial monitor I'm using shows that the CONNECT 9600 is not being sentfrom the TelServer software at all.

Andrew Wiskow · November 06, 2008, 04:54 AM

If it's any help to you, here's a copy of the INI file for the copy of BBS Server that Cottonwood BBS is running on:

Code Select

#Version = Telnet BBS Server v1.4a

[BBS]
BBSName=cottonwood bbs -- press return/enter one time after you see 'connecting...'!
TelnetPort=23
IPAddress=192.168.2.4
COMPort=5

[Connecting]
RTSOnConnect=1
DTROnConnect=1
WaitForATA=0
UseCharTranslation=0
TranslationFile=ascii_petscii.ini
RTSOutbound=0
DTROutbound=0

[Disconnecting]
SendCtrlC=0
CheckDCD=0
CheckDSR=0
HangupOnATH=1
OnlineAutoDisconnect=0
OnlineDisconnectTime=180
IdleAutoDisconnect=1
IdleDisconnectTime=15
LowerRTSonDisconnect=1
LowerDTRonDisconnect=1
ReEnableDTR=0
ReEnableRTS=0
CarrierDropDelayTime=5
StayOffHook=1
StayOffHookTime=15
HangupOnBreak=0

[Comms]
SerialSetup=2400,N,8,1
EchoTelnetChars=0
EnableFlowControl=0
EchoCommandChars=1
CableType=1. TelBBS Standard Cable

[Diagnostics]
DetailedDiagnostics=0
LogHayes=0
PlayWAVonConnect=1
ConnectionWAV=connect.wav
PlayWAVonDisconnect=1
DisconnectWAV=disconnect.wav
AllowShutdown=0

[Emulation]
EnableHayes=1
AllowOutgoing=1
SendRing=1
SendConnectString=1
ConnectString=CONNECT
SendNoCarrier=1
SendWinsockErrors=1
GuessResponseCase=0
DisablePlusPlusPlus=0

[EOF]

Blacklord · November 06, 2008, 05:05 AM

Will try this & report back

Andrew Wiskow · November 06, 2008, 05:07 AM

Keep in mind that some of the settings are specific to my own BBS, so you wouldn't want to copy the entire INI file... But I'm pretty sure you knew that already.

Cyberjank · November 06, 2008, 03:10 PM

It could be the ports on your PC. Make sure that port 23 is open in windows,. and also any other creepy software.

Telnet is port 23

Many routers disable all ports, port 23 is okay! I'll stake my reputation on it!\

Cyberjank · November 06, 2008, 03:12 PM

Forgot ot mention.

CALL Madworld BBS!

telnet://madoworld.bounceme.net

Blacklord · November 06, 2008, 04:14 PM

Quote from: Cyberjank on November 06, 2008, 03:10 PM
It could be the ports on your PC. Make sure that port 23 is open in windows,. and also any other creepy software.

Telnet is port 23

Many routers disable all ports, port 23 is okay! I'll stake my reputation on it!\

Nope - as you can see everything gets through except that the server app is not sending the CONNECT 9600

Lance

Blacklord · November 06, 2008, 04:45 PM

Oh well, I've put in the banner "type CONNECT 2400 to connect & wait a few seconds"... it'll have to do

Blacklord · November 07, 2008, 12:50 PM

I've tested Jim Brain's tcpserv4j - works like a treat - so I'll use that instead.

Andrew Wiskow · November 10, 2008, 02:08 AM

Quote from: Blacklord on November 07, 2008, 12:50 PM
I've tested Jim Brain's tcpserv4j - works like a treat - so I'll use that instead.

Hmm... I guess using my settings didn't work either, eh? Well, if TCPSer4J works better for you, then by all means, use it! I tested both, too, and BBS Server was the one that ended up working best for me. But there are just so many variables when setting up a BBS via Telnet... You really have to just tinker with your settings, and when you find something that works, stick with it!

Blacklord · November 10, 2008, 05:29 AM

Quote from: Andrew Wiskow on November 10, 2008, 02:08 AM
Quote from: Blacklord on November 07, 2008, 12:50 PM
I've tested Jim Brain's tcpserv4j - works like a treat - so I'll use that instead.

Hmm... I guess using my settings didn't work either, eh? Well, if TCPSer4J works better for you, then by all means, use it! I tested both, too, and BBS Server was the one that ended up working best for me. But there are just so many variables when setting up a BBS via Telnet... You really have to just tinker with your settings, and when you find something that works, stick with it!

Apparently BBS Server also has issues with transfer protocols that Jim's software doesn't, so maybe it's for the best that it didn't work!

Andrew Wiskow · November 12, 2008, 03:08 AM

Quote from: Blacklord on November 10, 2008, 05:29 AMApparently BBS Server also has issues with transfer protocols that Jim's software doesn't, so maybe it's for the best that it didn't work!

Interestingly, the biggest problem I had with TCPSer4J was the same problem that you had with BBS Server... I couldn't get it to answer correctly with my setup. I think I had a problem with disconnecting, too, but I can't remember...

Blacklord · November 12, 2008, 04:59 AM

Quote from: Andrew Wiskow on November 12, 2008, 03:08 AM
Quote from: Blacklord on November 10, 2008, 05:29 AMApparently BBS Server also has issues with transfer protocols that Jim's software doesn't, so maybe it's for the best that it didn't work!

Interestingly, the biggest problem I had with TCPSer4J was the same problem that you had with BBS Server... I couldn't get it to answer correctly with my setup. I think I had a problem with disconnecting, too, but I can't remember...

Tried it on an older box, same thing, doesn't send the connect message - although JB's software is working just fine, I might try & scare up an older version of Leif's software & see if that works.

Andrew Wiskow · November 20, 2008, 09:03 AM

If you contact Leif directly, he'll send you a copy of the source code. If you need his e-mail address, PM me.

Blacklord · November 20, 2008, 10:42 AM

All good - Jim's software works perfectly so I'll hang with that for the nonce!

Andrew Wiskow · November 20, 2008, 12:13 PM

Quote from: Blacklord on November 20, 2008, 10:42 AM
All good - Jim's software works perfectly so I'll hang with that for the nonce!

That's probably a good idea... Use what works!