Connecting to a Server
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1 When your server and personal details have been set-up you can connect to a server:
  • Select the server you want in the Connections window;
  • Click the Connect button.


2 You will see the following sequence of icons in the Connections window:
No connection present
Name lookup in progress
Attempting to connect
Connection successful
Server online and ready
Hopefully, you'll not see this one...
A server error occured, or the line disappeared


3 The consoleAfter a short pause, the Console window will display the servers's information and message of the day. When this is complete you are ready to join a channel.

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Updated: 25/9/97