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DOCUMENTATION v3.6

INTRODUCTION

MDR INET_DIAL provides software designed to run continuously `in the background' and is integrated with a Web Browser (AWEB-II), Mailer (YAM) and optional Control software. INET_DIAL puts control of your outgoing and incoming internet connections, mail and your environment in the hands of your "point and click" Web Browser. The preferred method of operation is to leave your Amiga running permanently, only turning off the VDU screen when not in use.

INET_DIAL has been developed over a number of years and has maintained compatibility with the current operating system, at present OS3.6.

Sufficient memory (RAM) is required to enable INET_DIAL (1 Mb approx), YAM (1 Mb approx) and AWEB-II (6 Mb approx) to run at the same time. With the AMIGA OS3.6 operating system taking approximately 6 Mb; a minimum memory size would be typically 18 Mb. Additional memory is required as necessary to run your other applications. You will probably already have an accelerator in order to effectively browse the WEB! Your AWEB graphics display should ideally be set to a minimum of 800 x 600 pixels. 1024 x 768 pixels is to be preferred.

INET_DIAL runs on top of a TCP/IP Protocol Stack, either AMITCP or MIAMI and MIAMI DeLuxe. INET_DIAL can be used to connect to the Internet or by direct dial to a remote computer; remote drives can be imported and appear on your machine using NetFS Amiga networking software (included with INET_DIAL). INET_DIAL can also provide a `dial-in' service to enable remote computers to link into your computer.

The INET_DIAL installer sets up the various files and drawers that are required for the system to run. A basic configuration is set up at installation, certain details will need to be entered before an unregistered version will operate. Certain other files in your existing set up will also need to be altered (see below for your particular configuration).

The Amiga Networking software allows disk drives on a remote machine to appear on your machine, the speed of access being determined by the type of your connection. A facility also exists for rebooting remote machines.

Finally PLEASE take time to read the documentation and enable the software step by step. INET_DIAL is designed to help you in a calm way, not to overcomplicate your life! Whether you configure it to be complicated or not is up to you! Enjoy!

INDEX

INTRODUCTION

EXAMPLE SESSIONS

SECURITY

STATUS DISPLAY

CONFIGURATION

SERIAL PORTS

AMITCP

MIAMI

MIAMI DeLuxe

AWEB-II

YAM

BACKUP

CONTROL

AREXX

HISTORY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

EXAMPLE SESSIONS

There follows a brief description of how INET_DIAL operates. All actions are logged:

Startup
Computer boots up

Apache started (required only if using control function)

AMITCP or MIAMI started

YAM started

AWeb started

INET_DIAL started

Standby
Mount Local Network Drives

INET_DIAL resets and carries out all pre-programmed functions up to current time

Modem configured

If Server enabled then modem placed on auto-answer

If Control System enabled then start monitoring and control functions

WWW Connection
Configure modem for WWW

Connect to WWW via ISP

Bring SLIP interface online

WWW `online' on browser

Initiate Mailcheck
Monitor connection (disconnect if lost contact)

Remote Computer Connection
Configure modem for Remote Computer

Connect to Remote Computer (direct dial)

Bring SLIP interface online

Enable heartbeat to remote computer

Mount remote drives

Remote Computer `online' on browser

Monitor connection (disconnect if lost contact)

`Dial-in' Server
Configure modem as auto-answer

Monitor modem - detect incoming computer call

Answer call and approve logon and password

Bring SLIP interface online

Monitor heartbeat

Disconnect when session completed or lost contact

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SECURITY

INET_DIAL operates behind the security systems and remote access control afforded by registered versions of AMITCP or MIAMI and APACHE. In addition, remote computers `dialling-in' are required to log on and enter a password.

Passwords should only be disclosed if you are certain that they will not be abused! You have been warned!

Control functions such as turning equipment on or off, particularly via the WWW, are also only permitted by designated computers set by you.

STATUS DISPLAY

The main display of INET_DIAL is the STATUS Display. This provides links to all the functions. The purpose of each link is listed below.

Function Description
To force Modem to hang up
To select display of mail received and forwarded
To enter configuration section
To select documentation
To remove auto-answer modem function and then close down INET_DIAL system
To connect to WWW
To connect to remote computer
To reboot a remote computer
SYSTEM LOGS
Log of Backups and whether successful or failed
Log of time online and to whom connected
Log of control commands
Log of Video timing

Log of HTTP access and HTTP errors

Log of errors recorded by INET_DIAL

Log of security events

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CONFIGURATION

A reference is provided below for each part of the INET_DIAL configuration

Function name Description Example
Authorisation Information provided on registration, not required to operate as unregistered ABC123 etc
Serial Number Information provided on registration, not required to operate as unregistered 123 etc
Local Site Name The name you wish others to know you by MDR-CENTRAL
Local IP Address Your IP address provided by your Internet Service Provider 195.222.74.2
Modem COM1: (modem serial port) settings, speed, parity, data bits, stop bits, hardware handshaking, disable software handshaking X-ON/X-OFF, buffer 32768 bytes 115200,N,8,1,H,X,B32768
Localbus MDR COM2: (MDR serial port) settings, speed, even parity, data bits, stop bits, disable software handshaking X-ON/X-OFF, buffer 1000 bytes 1200,E,7,1,X,B1000
Localbus X-10 COM3: (X-10 serial port) settings, speed, no parity, data bits, stop bits, disable software handshaking X-ON/X-OFF, buffer 1000 bytes 4800,N,8,1,X,B1000
Number of redials Number of attempts to dial your Internet Service Provider or a remote computer before giving up 1 to 10
Security frequency Frequency with which INET_DIAL scans your control/security system 15
Startup delay To avoid conflict with other programmes loading at the same time, this allows a delay to INET_DIAL before running 1
Rx short timer Timeout Timer to wait for responses from during connection negotiation 20
Rx long timer Timeout Timer to allow time for initial modem connection on dialup 60
Modem configuration timer Timer to slow down configuration command to modem. AT &F command resets modem, but modem may not be quick enough to be ready for following command 5
Lost pings before disconnect Your computer `pings' the remote computer to check that all is well. If more than the preset number of pings are lost then INET_DIAL will assume a fault and disconnect 5
Security & Control Enables INET_DIAL control function
Browser Sets Browser for use with INET_DIAL. Currently AWEB supported AWEB
Stack Sets Protocol Stack. Currently AMITCP and MIAMI supported AMITCP

`Dial-in' Server Enables your computer as a Server for incoming `dial-in' from remote computers ENABLED

Speech Enables speech. Can only operate if narrator device and translator library installed. Install with Translator42.lha supplied YES

REMOTE SERVER & DRIVES

Remote server name Name that will be seen on your computer to connect to. Warning! If you use name that incorporates "REBOOT" such as "MDR_REBOOT", then simply connecting to that site will cause the remote machine to be rebooted MDR

Remote IP WWW IP provided by your Internet Service Provider, the number of the machine to which you are connecting. For direct dial remote computer connections INET_DIAL automatically provides a preset IP number 195.222.74.1

Password Password to gain access to remote site remotepassword

Logon Logon to gain access to remote site remotelogon

Dial String Number to dial for remote computer 08452120666

Drive 1,... Name of drive on remote computer to be mounted when you have connected and gained access SYS:

LOCAL NETWORK DRIVES

Server name Name that will be seen on your computer as connecting to. HD-WORKBENCH-1

Remote IP IP Address assigned to Server 195.222.74.1

Drive 1,... Name of drive on remote computer to be mounted SYS:

PROGRAMME & MODEM CONFIGURATION
Plugin Name of external programmes for mail,backup, etc Automail

Programme Location of external programme MDR:BIN/Automail

Time Time when programme should be launched 06:00:00

Modem configuration 1,... Configuration string for modem.
Types 1 and 2 are to set up modem as client (S0=0 do not answer).
Type 3 is as server (S0=1 autoanswer).
N.B. Ensure that the configuration ensures that the modem will NOT drop the line when INET_DIAL has made the initial connection. Usually this can be done by including the &D0 command (on Hayes compatible modems) in the configuration string. AT &F &D0 S0=0

INPUTS

Channel Number of input channel and equivalent X-10 code A1

Input Name Your name to identify this input Garden Gate

Input Protocol Select protocol, MDR

AREXX AREXX command to INET_DIAL to signal input (if AREXX input protocol selected) I6ON

OUTPUTS

Channel Number of Output channel and equivalent X-10 code A2

Output Name Your name to identify this output Central Heating

Output Protocol Select protocol, MDR, AREXX or X-10 MDR
AREXX AREXX [on] or [off] command to be sent out to (e.g. PALOMATV AREXX PORT) by INET_DIAL if `output' turned [on] or [off] and AREXX Output protocol selected PALOMATV CHANNEL BBC1

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SERIAL PORTS

INET_DIAL currently uses up to 3 serial ports depending on how the software is configured.

For simple Internet and Remote Connection only one serial port is used COM1: (serial.device UNIT 0).

If the control function is used with MDR protocol then a second serial port is used COM2: (serial.device UNIT 1).

If the control function is used with X-10 then a third serial port is required COM3: (serial.device UNIT 2).

A standard Amiga is provided with one serial port. If an expansion board is fitted with additional serial ports then this will normally be provided with software to `map' one port to another.

e.g. incorporate at the start of your startup-sequence (S:user-startup) mapsoftware serial.device unit 0 to expansion.device unit 1

Please refer to the manual provided with your particular expansion board.

Please note that MDR protocol includes parity checking (Even Parity). Some expansion boards do not appear to support Even Parity and this should be checked with the manufacturer.

For MIAMI users COM1: must also be configured using the MIAMI interface settings. These MUST match the INET_DIAL settings!

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AMITCP with NETFS

Please ensure that you have a REGISTERED version of AMITCP installed.

File AMITCP:DB/INETD.CONF please add the following lines to EACH MACHINE on your local network

# NetFS, a networking support between Amigas
amiganetfs stream tcp nowait root MDR:TCPIP/netfs-server
# MDR services - required
mdrcli stream tcp dos bin - execute MDR:TCPIP/remotecli
mdrawebview stream tcp dos bin - execute MDR:TCPIP/remoteview
mdrarexx stream tcp dos bin - execute MDR:TCPIP/remotearexx prt:

File AMITCP:DB/SERVICES please add the following lines to EACH MACHINE on your local network. Please note that these numbers accord with port numbering registered by IANA (Internet Assigned Number Authority).

#Amiga NetFS
amiganetfs 2100/tcp
# MDR services
mdrcli 50093/tcp
mdrawebview 50095/tcp
mdrarexx 50096/tcp

File AMITCP:DB/INTERFACES please add the following lines

cslip0 DEV=MDR:TCPIP/rhcslip.device UNIT=0
cslip1 DEV=MDR:TCPIP/rhcslip.device UNIT=1
cslip2 DEV=MDR:TCPIP/rhcslip.device UNIT=2

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MIAMI with NetFS

Please ensure that you have installed a REGISTERED version of MIAMI.

Please configure MIAMI and be sure that it is fully operational. The modem speed should be set to the same speed as in the INET_DIAL configuration.

Recommended settings:

MIAMI option setting Comment

EVENTS

Events Hide GUIs Hide when you are sure that system is working!

Auto-online NO

TCP/IP

Use ICMP NO

Use DCHP NO

Verify DNS servers NO

Fake IP NO

T/TCP YES Turn OFF if your ISP does not support this feature

Ping Flood protection OFF

Get time OFF Use local time or INET_DIAL will be confused!

Dynamic OFF

Auto-add domain YES

Down when off-line YES

PPP

Quick reconnect DISABLED

Callback NONE

Get DNS from IPCP NO

VJC OFF

Term req OFF

INTERFACE

Serial Driver PPP/CSLIP/IP

Speed Set the same as for INET_DIAL COM1:

Serial mode 8N1 Set the same as for INET_DIAL COM1:

EOF mode AUTO

IP type STATIC

Multicasts DISABLED

MTU 552

USE CD ON

INACTIVITY DO NOTHING

Get DNS from IPCP OFF

WINDOWS

Always show Quit Requestor ON

DATABASE SERVICES please ADD the following entries. Please note that these numbers accord with port numbering registered by IANA (Internet Assigned Number Authority).

TEMP NAME ID PROTOCOL
amiganetfs 2100 tcp

DATABASE INETD please ADD the following entries

TEMP SERVICE SOCKET PROTOCOL WAIT USER SERVER NAME ARGS
amiganetfs stream tcp nowait root MDR:TCPIP/netfs-server

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MIAMI DeLuxe with NetFS

Please ensure that you have installed a REGISTERED version of MIAMI DeLuxe.

Please configure MIAMI DeLuxe and be sure that it is fully operational. The modem speed should be set to the same speed as in the INET_DIAL configuration.

Recommended settings - these settings have been shown to work, but can be altered later once your system has been proven!:

DTR mode
MIAMI DeLuxe option setting Comment

EVENTS

Start Events Hide GUI Hide when you are sure that system is working!

Auto-online NO

TCP/IP

Default host name localhost

Current host name localhost

Gateway YES

Ping Flood protection YES

T/TCP YES

Allow source routing YES

LAN-Connect

sl0 Interface Internet

sl1 Interface Internet

SocksD Disabled

IP-NAT Disabled

Firewall Disabled

INTERFACES

Name sl1 Add additional serial interface definition sl1

Alias INETDIAL

Type (C)SLIP dial-out

Hardware SER

Priority 10

Dialer MDR

IP type static

IP address *.*.*.* Your IP address

Gateway type dynamic/fake

Gateway blank

Priority 10

Multicasts disabled

Multicast pri 10

Auto-connect none

Auto-disconnect none

INTERFACE TCP/IP SETTINGS

Use ICMP NO

Fake IP NO

Priority 0

Get dynamic DNS servers ignore

Preferred offline state offline

Get time NO

DHCP disabled

INTERFACE EVENTS

Active offline Hide GUI Hide when you are sure your system is working

Online Hide GUI Hide when you are sure your system is working

Start auto-online no

Passive offline none

Failed on-line none

DIALER

Dialer definition MDR Add dialer definition "MDR" - all entries BLANK

HARDWARE

Name SER

Type serial

Hardware definition

Name SER

Type builtin serial driver

Speed **** Same speed setting as in INET_DIAL!

Use CD yes

MTU 552

Modem settings

ignore all other modem settings BLANK!

SOCKS

Enable SOCKS NO

WINDOWS

Always show Quit Requestor ON

DATABASE SERVICES please ADD the following entries. Please note that these numbers accord with port numbering registered by IANA (Internet Assigned Number Authority).

TEMP NAME ID PROTOCOL

amiganetfs 2100 tcp

mdrcli 50093 tcp

mdrawebview 50095 tcp

mdrarexx 50096 tcp

DATABASE INETD please ADD the following entries

TEMP SERVICE SOCKET PROTOCOL WAIT USER SERVER NAME ARGS

amiganetfs stream tcp nowait root MDR:TCPIP/netfs-server

mdrcli stream tcp dos root execute MDR:TCPIP/remotecli

mdrawebview stream tcp dos root execute MDR:TCPIP/remoteview

mdrarexx stream tcp dos root execute MDR:TCPIP/remotearexx

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AWEB-II

Assuming that you have a registered version of AWEB-II v3.3 installed in the assigned drive AWEB3:, AWEB-II will be automatically loaded by the file sys:s/user-startup after a reboot.

If you have the OS3.5 version of AWEB-II called AWeb3SE then, assuming that AWeb3SE has been installed on your SYS: disk in the drawer named `Internet' then add the following line to the file sys:s/user-startup.

Assign AWEB3: SYS:Internet/AWeb3SE

Please alter AWEB's Network Settings - Cache - `Home Page' to:

file://localhost/ram:mdr_aweb_input_status.html

AWEB-II is necessary for the INET_DIAL software to run. AWEB-II may be closed down, but INET_DIAL will then automatically reload AWEB-II if it deems necessary to inform the user of some event or action such as an email check. It may therefore be advisable to leave AWEB-II running.

Please set all AWEB CCTRL `localhost caching' to Disable All Caching.

Please set AWEB Browser settings `use Javascript' to ON

Please set AWEB Programme settings - options - `allow shell commands in links' to ON
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YAM

Assuming that you have YAM installed in the assigned drive YAM:, YAM will be automatically loaded by the file sys:s/user-startup after a reboot. YAM should be preconfigured so that `GET' and `SEND' work correctly with your mail server.

Each time INET_DIAL is used to link to the WWW then AUTOMAIL is started if configured. AUTOMAIL instructs YAM to first send and then retrieve any waiting email.

If you have more than one Amiga located on your local network then AUTOMAIL can retrieve any outgoing emails from each machine and then distribute incoming emails back to the relevant computer (please note that this option is not supported by MIAMI). For this to be effected, each machine must have YAM running. The file sys:s/user-startup on EACH MACHINE should have included:

RUN >NIL: YAM:YAM

To correctly distribute incoming mail the machine (`ethernethost') which connects to the WWW should have a drawer within YAM for each named person. YAM should be configured to filter incoming emails and move them to that person's drawer. The file MDR:PREFS/MDR_AUTOMAIL configures AUTOMAIL. Line one of that file is automatically set as `ethernethost = your local ip'. The file should then include a line for each person, e.g. the line `Giles = 195.222.74.2' would move emails from the drawer labelled `Giles' on ethernethost to the `incoming' drawer of machine 195.222.74.2. The `outgoing' drawer of machine 195.222.74.2 would also be checked for waiting outgoing mail when connecting to the WWW.

Each machine on the local network can force an immediate local collection of email and email check on the WWW. Double clicking on `SEND NOW!' will start the process. SEND NOW! is stored in MDR:BIN/.

`SEND_NOW!' may be configured to show who or which machine issued the command for a Priority Mailcheck. Edit the file SEND_NOW! to include your name: e.g. `Priority_Mailcheck_Yourname'.

AUTOMAIL can be configured to automatically check for emails at set times of the day. Simply enter the times required in the general configuration.

It is important that YAM is available at all times and so YAM configuration - miscellaneous - should be set so that `close gadget iconifies programme', i.e. that YAM is always available in the background to accept incoming email, even if visually `closed down'.
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BACKUP

INET_DIAL is integrated with a remote backup programme. This can automatically backup to a remote computer any files which have not previously been backed up. The file mdr:backup/mdrbackup_controlfile sets up the various source and target drawers to be searched.

Example:

#Remote SLIP connection (required if backup is to a remote rather than local network system)
Connecttype = SLIP
#Up to 10 remote drives may be mounted
#e.g. Mount5
Mount5 = REMOTEDRIVE:
#Up to 200 drawers may be copied. Source 1-200
#e.g. Source10
Source10 = sys:tools/
Target10 = remotedrive:archive/

The above example would copy previously uncopied files from the local drive SYS:Tools/ to the remote drive REMOTEDRIVE:archive/

The Backup programme is automatically started by INET_DIAL, providing a time is entered in the INET_DIAL configuration, the local drives are first searched and then communications are automatically established to the remote computer (Computer number 1 on the list of remote computers). REMOTEDRIVE: is then mounted and the files are copied. The modem is then automatically disconnected.

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CONTROL

Latest Version 1.3.12
31-Jan-2000

INET_DIAL can act as a control or security manager for your House or Office.

Using MDR or X-10 protocols equipment can be instructed to turn itself on or off, or, in the case of lighting, dim. These commands can be immediate or pre-programmed.

To carry out these tasks please first install the AMIGA-APACHE WEB SERVER and GEEKS GADGETS on your computer and ADD the following lines to your sys:s/user-startup file:

Assign GG: YOUR_DRIVE:YOUR_GEEKS_GADGETS_DRAWER
Run >NIL: EXECUTE GG:sys/s/gg-startup
Wait 5
Assign APACHE: YOUR_DRIVE:YOUR_APACHE_DRAWER
Run >NIL: Execute APACHE:BIN/Starthttpd
Wait 5

AREXX

INET_DIAL can also issue AREXX commands so that other functions can be activated, for example using INFRAREXX (infra red software for the AMIGA) opening up control to video recorders, tv receivers, etc..

If the control function is enabled then a control page is available both locally on your machine, via the internet, or via a `dial-in' remote computer. To turn a device on or off simply click on the relevant box. In a short time the page will update, thereby confirming that the command has been actioned. Note: In the event of a fault with the X-10 system, INET_DIAL will try up to 4 times to signal the X-10 Interface before checking for further instructions. A log file is maintained so that you can check how and when an instruction was received.

A VIDEO RECORDER (VCR) Control function is also provided. This assumes you have an infra red system (INFRAREXX) which you have separately configured. INET_DIAL will signal the VCR using the following protocol:

INET_DIAL COMMAND EXAMPLE MESSAGE SENT TO 'INFRAREXX' AREXX PORT COMMAND DESCRIPTION

VCR-RECORD VID_STOP
SAT_FAV
SAT_2
VID_1
VID_RECORD STOP VCR
SELECT SATELLITE CHANNEL 2
SELECT VCR CHANNEL 1
START RECORDING

VCR-STOP VID_STOP STOP RECORDING

INET_DIAL also has an AREXX PORT MDR.1 which may be accessed for direct control of X-10 devices.

AREXX COMMAND Description

ON.B5 Turn ON Lamp or Appliance module B5

OFF.F4 Turn OFF Lamp or Appliance module F4

DIMUP.G7.45 Dim UP Lamp module G7 by 45%

DIMDOWN.H1.30 Dim DOWN Lamp module H1 by 30%

Cable connections AMIGA DB25 plug to X-10 INTERFACE RJ11:

AMIGA DB25 DB9 X-10 RJ11

7 5 4

2 3 3

3 2 1

22 9 2

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CURRENT INET_DIAL STATUS v3.6 April 2000

MDR Inet_Dial is being continuously updated and improved, click here for the latest upgrade.

date version comments

1st February 2000 v3.4 First general release

8th April 2000 v3.5 X-10 control included

2nd May 2000 v3.6 SAT and VCR control included. Support included for MIAMI DeLuxe.

FUNCTION AMITCP MIAMI MIAMI DE LUXE v1.0C

AWEB-II v3.3 Browser supported yes yes yes

VOYAGER v3.2 Browser supported on test on test on test

IBROWSE Browser supported planned planned planned

APACHE v1.3.12 Web Server supported yes yes yes

WWW Connection (client) yes yes yes

Remote computer dial up (client) yes yes yes

Remote computer dial in (server) yes yes yes

Remote networking NetFS yes yes yes

Automated mail collection from ISP yes yes yes

Local network Mail redistribution and collection yes n/a yes

Automated Backup to remote computer yes yes yes

MDR control Protocol yes yes yes

X-10 control Protocol yes yes yes

Arexx Port control yes yes yes

VCR control yes yes yes

SAT control yes yes yes

WebCam support planned planned planned

Locale planned planned planned

Note: "on test" means probably available in next release

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

All Trademarks are acknowledged

(c)T ROSSI Thanks to Timo Rossi for allowing the inclusion of NetFS in this distribution and for assistance in implementation!

T Rossi

NSDI (c)NSDI Thanks to NSDI and Pekka Pessi for permitting the inclusion of letnet in this distribution!

Thanks to Joern-Erik Burkett and AMIGA-MAGAZIN for permission to use the Amiga-Apache logo

AMIGA MAGAZIN

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For further assistance, registered INET_DIAL users contact MDR
(c)2000 MDR Interfaces Ltd

Startup	Computer boots up Apache started (required only if using control function) AMITCP or MIAMI started YAM started AWeb started INET_DIAL started
Standby	Mount Local Network Drives INET_DIAL resets and carries out all pre-programmed functions up to current time Modem configured If Server enabled then modem placed on auto-answer If Control System enabled then start monitoring and control functions
WWW Connection	Configure modem for WWW Connect to WWW via ISP Bring SLIP interface online WWW `online' on browser Initiate Mailcheck Monitor connection (disconnect if lost contact)
Remote Computer Connection	Configure modem for Remote Computer Connect to Remote Computer (direct dial) Bring SLIP interface online Enable heartbeat to remote computer Mount remote drives Remote Computer `online' on browser Monitor connection (disconnect if lost contact)
`Dial-in' Server	Configure modem as auto-answer Monitor modem - detect incoming computer call Answer call and approve logon and password Bring SLIP interface online Monitor heartbeat Disconnect when session completed or lost contact

Function name	Description	Example
Authorisation	Information provided on registration, not required to operate as unregistered	ABC123 etc
Serial Number	Information provided on registration, not required to operate as unregistered	123 etc
Local Site Name	The name you wish others to know you by	MDR-CENTRAL
Local IP Address	Your IP address provided by your Internet Service Provider	195.222.74.2
Modem	COM1: (modem serial port) settings, speed, parity, data bits, stop bits, hardware handshaking, disable software handshaking X-ON/X-OFF, buffer 32768 bytes	115200,N,8,1,H,X,B32768
Localbus MDR	COM2: (MDR serial port) settings, speed, even parity, data bits, stop bits, disable software handshaking X-ON/X-OFF, buffer 1000 bytes	1200,E,7,1,X,B1000
Localbus X-10	COM3: (X-10 serial port) settings, speed, no parity, data bits, stop bits, disable software handshaking X-ON/X-OFF, buffer 1000 bytes	4800,N,8,1,X,B1000
Number of redials	Number of attempts to dial your Internet Service Provider or a remote computer before giving up	1 to 10
Security frequency	Frequency with which INET_DIAL scans your control/security system	15
Startup delay	To avoid conflict with other programmes loading at the same time, this allows a delay to INET_DIAL before running	1
Rx short timer	Timeout Timer to wait for responses from during connection negotiation	20
Rx long timer	Timeout Timer to allow time for initial modem connection on dialup	60
Modem configuration timer	Timer to slow down configuration command to modem. AT &F command resets modem, but modem may not be quick enough to be ready for following command	5
Lost pings before disconnect	Your computer `pings' the remote computer to check that all is well. If more than the preset number of pings are lost then INET_DIAL will assume a fault and disconnect	5
Security & Control	Enables INET_DIAL control function
Browser	Sets Browser for use with INET_DIAL. Currently AWEB supported	AWEB
Stack	Sets Protocol Stack. Currently AMITCP and MIAMI supported	AMITCP
`Dial-in' Server	Enables your computer as a Server for incoming `dial-in' from remote computers	ENABLED
Speech	Enables speech. Can only operate if narrator device and translator library installed. Install with Translator42.lha supplied	YES
	REMOTE SERVER & DRIVES
Remote server name	Name that will be seen on your computer to connect to. Warning! If you use name that incorporates "REBOOT" such as "MDR_REBOOT", then simply connecting to that site will cause the remote machine to be rebooted	MDR
Remote IP	WWW IP provided by your Internet Service Provider, the number of the machine to which you are connecting. For direct dial remote computer connections INET_DIAL automatically provides a preset IP number	195.222.74.1
Password	Password to gain access to remote site	remotepassword
Logon	Logon to gain access to remote site	remotelogon
Dial String	Number to dial for remote computer	08452120666
Drive 1,...	Name of drive on remote computer to be mounted when you have connected and gained access	SYS:
	LOCAL NETWORK DRIVES
Server name	Name that will be seen on your computer as connecting to.	HD-WORKBENCH-1
Remote IP	IP Address assigned to Server	195.222.74.1
Drive 1,...	Name of drive on remote computer to be mounted	SYS:
	PROGRAMME & MODEM CONFIGURATION
Plugin	Name of external programmes for mail,backup, etc	Automail
Programme	Location of external programme	MDR:BIN/Automail
Time	Time when programme should be launched	06:00:00
Modem configuration 1,...	Configuration string for modem. Types 1 and 2 are to set up modem as client (S0=0 do not answer). Type 3 is as server (S0=1 autoanswer). N.B. Ensure that the configuration ensures that the modem will NOT drop the line when INET_DIAL has made the initial connection. Usually this can be done by including the &D0 command (on Hayes compatible modems) in the configuration string.	AT &F &D0 S0=0
	INPUTS
Channel	Number of input channel and equivalent X-10 code	A1
Input Name	Your name to identify this input	Garden Gate
Input Protocol	Select protocol, MDR
AREXX	AREXX command to INET_DIAL to signal input (if AREXX input protocol selected)	I6ON
	OUTPUTS
Channel	Number of Output channel and equivalent X-10 code	A2
Output Name	Your name to identify this output	Central Heating
Output Protocol	Select protocol, MDR, AREXX or X-10	MDR
AREXX	AREXX [on] or [off] command to be sent out to (e.g. PALOMATV AREXX PORT) by INET_DIAL if `output' turned [on] or [off] and AREXX Output protocol selected	PALOMATV CHANNEL BBC1

MIAMI option	setting	Comment
EVENTS
Events	Hide GUIs	Hide when you are sure that system is working!
Auto-online	NO
TCP/IP
Use ICMP	NO
Use DCHP	NO
Verify DNS servers	NO
Fake IP	NO
T/TCP	YES	Turn OFF if your ISP does not support this feature
Ping Flood protection	OFF
Get time	OFF	Use local time or INET_DIAL will be confused!
Dynamic	OFF
Auto-add domain	YES
Down when off-line	YES
PPP
Quick reconnect	DISABLED
Callback	NONE
Get DNS from IPCP	NO
VJC	OFF
Term req	OFF
INTERFACE
Serial Driver	PPP/CSLIP/IP
Speed		Set the same as for INET_DIAL COM1:
Serial mode	8N1	Set the same as for INET_DIAL COM1:
EOF mode	AUTO
IP type	STATIC
Multicasts	DISABLED
MTU	552
USE CD	ON
INACTIVITY	DO NOTHING
Get DNS from IPCP	OFF
WINDOWS
Always show Quit Requestor	ON

MIAMI DeLuxe option	setting	Comment
EVENTS
Start Events	Hide GUI	Hide when you are sure that system is working!
Auto-online	NO
TCP/IP
Default host name	localhost
Current host name	localhost
Gateway	YES
Ping Flood protection	YES
T/TCP	YES
Allow source routing	YES
LAN-Connect
sl0 Interface	Internet
sl1 Interface	Internet
SocksD	Disabled
IP-NAT	Disabled
Firewall	Disabled
INTERFACES
Name	sl1	Add additional serial interface definition sl1
Alias	INETDIAL
Type	(C)SLIP dial-out
Hardware	SER
Priority	10
Dialer	MDR
IP type	static
IP address	...	Your IP address
Gateway type	dynamic/fake
Gateway	blank
Priority	10
Multicasts	disabled
Multicast pri	10
Auto-connect	none
Auto-disconnect	none
INTERFACE TCP/IP SETTINGS
Use ICMP	NO
Fake IP	NO
Priority	0
Get dynamic DNS servers	ignore
Preferred offline state	offline
Get time	NO
DHCP	disabled
INTERFACE EVENTS
Active offline	Hide GUI	Hide when you are sure your system is working
Online	Hide GUI	Hide when you are sure your system is working
Start auto-online	no
Passive offline	none
Failed on-line	none
DIALER
Dialer definition	MDR	Add dialer definition "MDR" - all entries BLANK
HARDWARE
Name	SER
Type	serial
Hardware definition
Name	SER
Type	builtin serial driver
Speed	****	Same speed setting as in INET_DIAL!
Use CD	yes
MTU	552
Modem settings
ignore	all other modem settings BLANK!
SOCKS
Enable SOCKS	NO
WINDOWS
Always show Quit Requestor	ON

NAME	ID	PROTOCOL
amiganetfs	2100	tcp
mdrcli	50093	tcp
mdrawebview	50095	tcp
mdrarexx	50096	tcp

SERVICE	SOCKET	PROTOCOL	WAIT	USER	SERVER	NAME
amiganetfs	stream	tcp	nowait	root	MDR:TCPIP/netfs-server
mdrcli	stream	tcp	dos	root	execute	MDR:TCPIP/remotecli
mdrawebview	stream	tcp	dos	root	execute	MDR:TCPIP/remoteview
mdrarexx	stream	tcp	dos	root	execute	MDR:TCPIP/remotearexx

INET_DIAL COMMAND	EXAMPLE MESSAGE SENT TO 'INFRAREXX' AREXX PORT	COMMAND DESCRIPTION
VCR-RECORD	VID_STOP SAT_FAV SAT_2 VID_1 VID_RECORD	STOP VCR SELECT SATELLITE CHANNEL 2 SELECT VCR CHANNEL 1 START RECORDING
VCR-STOP	VID_STOP	STOP RECORDING

AREXX COMMAND	Description
ON.B5	Turn ON Lamp or Appliance module B5
OFF.F4	Turn OFF Lamp or Appliance module F4
DIMUP.G7.45	Dim UP Lamp module G7 by 45%
DIMDOWN.H1.30	Dim DOWN Lamp module H1 by 30%

date	version	comments
1st February 2000	v3.4	First general release
8th April 2000	v3.5	X-10 control included
2nd May 2000	v3.6	SAT and VCR control included. Support included for MIAMI DeLuxe.

FUNCTION	AMITCP	MIAMI	MIAMI DE LUXE v1.0C
AWEB-II v3.3 Browser supported	yes	yes	yes
VOYAGER v3.2 Browser supported	on test	on test	on test
IBROWSE Browser supported	planned	planned	planned
APACHE v1.3.12 Web Server supported	yes	yes	yes
WWW Connection (client)	yes	yes	yes
Remote computer dial up (client)	yes	yes	yes
Remote computer dial in (server)	yes	yes	yes
Remote networking NetFS	yes	yes	yes
Automated mail collection from ISP	yes	yes	yes
Local network Mail redistribution and collection	yes	n/a	yes
Automated Backup to remote computer	yes	yes	yes
MDR control Protocol	yes	yes	yes
X-10 control Protocol	yes	yes	yes
Arexx Port control	yes	yes	yes
VCR control	yes	yes	yes
SAT control	yes	yes	yes
WebCam support	planned	planned	planned
Locale	planned	planned	planned

	(c)T ROSSI Thanks to *Timo Rossi* for allowing the inclusion of NetFS in this distribution and for assistance in implementation!
T Rossi

NSDI	(c)NSDI Thanks to NSDI and *Pekka Pessi* for permitting the inclusion of letnet in this distribution!

	Thanks to Joern-Erik Burkett and AMIGA-MAGAZIN for permission to use the Amiga-Apache logo
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