Local
If you have not done so, run S:DLG-Startup from a different shell now.
S:DLG-Startup
s:Local
and you will see something like this.
NOTE: the exact contents of your screens will differ from what's shown, most likely, so use common sense and simply use what you see as a guide.
Until you have done some more configuration work, you will go through this process each time you wish to log in. Once you have the hang of using the various programs, you will be able to alter your batch files and configurations to streamline the local login process.
Once you have logged in, you will see a menu like this: This is the Main Menu and is more or less the nexus for the entire BBS for online users. From here, you will want to go to the Sysop Menu
This function also offers the all-important validation function, in which you validate new user accounts and give them proper access to the BBS.
From here, select the [P] Port Menu editor.
The first order of business will be to define your modem type. Select [O].
You will note that there is a DIRECTCONNECT Modem file. This is used for all local logins, such as the one you are on now.
Now, let's set up the global settings for your ports. Select M and then G to go to the Global Settings menu.
We do not advocate nosiness for its own sake, but as a sysop you may be legally liable for illegal activities taking place through your BBS. As such, you are given the ability to spot problems and head them off quickly.
As you currently do not have any message areas created, leave this at 0 for now.
Once you have set this up as you desire, save it off and go back to the previous menu (M), then select the Display editor (D).
Once this is complete, you are ready to tie it all together using the Port Configuration editor. Select [M] to return to the previous menu, then [P] for the Port Configuration Editor.
The port config editor ties all the previous work together for a particular port, plus a few other parameters. You should have two ports to configure -- TR0 (remote) and TL0 (local). You can create as many other ports as desired once you have everything set up to your satisfaction.
serial.device
For the local port TL0, this will be console.device.
console.device
That's it! You have now set up your basic connectivity and should be ready to accept callers. From here, you will need to set up areas, user templates, and so on, but these are discussed in the Sysop Operations section.