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DOCUMENTATION v3.833



INTRODUCTION

MDR INET_DIAL provides software designed to run continuously `in the background' and is integrated with a Web Browser (AWEB-II,VOYAGER or IBROWSE), Mailer (YAM), SMS Client (EZP@gerNG) and optional Control software using the AMIGA-APACHE Web Server. INET_DIAL puts control of your outgoing and incoming internet connections, mail, messaging 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 OS3.5.

Sufficient memory (RAM) is required to enable INET_DIAL (1 Mb approx), YAM (1 Mb approx) and BROWSER (6 Mb approx) to run at the same time. With the AMIGA OS3.5 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 BROWSER 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 to Amiga networking software. NETFS is installed during the INET_DIAL installation.

Support for SAMBA (PC to AMIGA Networking software) is being introduced to INET DIAL. SAMBA is available from Aminet /comm/tcp/Samba_2.0.7.lha.

INET_DIAL also provides 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

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
  • BROWSER 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
    • Text Messaging
  • Enter text message and select Service Provider
  • Enable SMS client
  • Configure modem for Service Provider
  • Log on to Service Provider
  • Send text message
  • Log off and reconfigure modem to normal standby mode


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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, INET DIAL forces remote computers `dialling-in' or connected via the Internet or by a Local Area Network to logon and enter a User ID and password. `login' passwords are held in file MDR:logs/mdr_passwords in the format "anyname|test". In this example "anyname" is the User ID and "test" is the password separated by a "|". User ID and Passwords are case sensitive. Each User ID and password combination should be on a separate line of the file.

    Your local computer is automatically given login approval when INET_DIAL is started. `Dial-in' users are also automatically logged in once they have entered a correct Password and User ID. `Dial-in' users are logged out when the connection is dropped. Internet and Lan-users should be encouraged to "log out" when they have completed their tasks, otherwise another computer could potentially spoof them!

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

    Once the remote user has "logged in" using a valid User ID and Password combination, HTTP Control functions, such as turning equipment on or off, are permitted.

    NETFS access is controlled by the AMITCP or MIAMI Stack Database settings. Access should be allowed for 100.100.100.2 (remote `dial-in') and denied to general access.

    From the start it is recommended that you consciously adopt a policy of maximum security to avoid the hacking of your system by unauthorised users:

    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.

    FunctionDescription
    		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 nameDescriptionExample
    AuthorisationInformation provided on registration, not required to operate as unregisteredABC123 etc
    Serial NumberInformation provided on registration, not required to operate as unregistered123 etc
    Local Site NameThe name you wish others to know you by MDR-CENTRAL
    Local IP AddressYour IP address provided by your Internet Service Provider195.222.74.2
    ModemCOM1: (modem serial port) settings, speed, parity, data bits, stop bits, hardware handshaking, disable software handshaking X-ON/X-OFF, buffer 32768 bytes115200,N,8,1,H,X,B32768
    Localbus MDRCOM2: (MDR serial port) settings, speed, even parity, data bits, stop bits, disable software handshaking X-ON/X-OFF, buffer 1000 bytes1200,E,7,1,X,B1000
    Localbus X-10COM3: (X-10 serial port) settings, speed, no parity, data bits, stop bits, disable software handshaking X-ON/X-OFF, buffer 1000 bytes4800,N,8,1,X,B1000
    Number of redialsNumber of attempts to dial your Internet Service Provider or a remote computer before giving up1 to 10
    Security frequencyFrequency with which INET_DIAL scans your control/security system15
    Startup delayTo avoid conflict with other programmes loading at the same time, this allows a delay to INET_DIAL before running1
    Rx short timerTimeout Timer to wait for responses from during connection negotiation20
    Rx long timerTimeout Timer to allow time for initial modem connection on dialup60
    Modem configuration timerTimer to slow down configuration command to modem. AT &F command resets modem, but modem may not be quick enough to be ready for following command5
    Lost pings before disconnectYour 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 disconnect5
    Security & ControlEnables INET_DIAL control function
    BrowserShows Browser for use with INET_DIAL. Currently AWEB, VOYAGER and IBROWSE are supportedAWEB
    StackSets Protocol Stack. Currently AMITCP and MIAMI supportedAMITCP
    `Dial-in' ServerEnables your computer as a Server for incoming `dial-in' from remote computersENABLED
    SpeechEnables speech. Can only operate if narrator device and translator library installed. Install with Translator42.lha suppliedYES
    REMOTE SERVER & DRIVES
    Remote Server NameName that will be seen on your computer to identify and `click on' for connection.
    Warning! If you use a name that incorporates "REBOOT" such as "MDR_REBOOT", then simply connecting to that site will cause the remote machine to be rebooted!!!    		MDR
    Remote IPWWW 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 number195.222.74.1
    PasswordPassword to gain access to remote siteremotepassword
    LogonLogon to gain access to remote siteremotelogon
    Dial StringNumber to dial for remote computer08452120666
    Drive 1,...Name of drive on remote computer to be mounted when you have connected and gained accessSYS:
    LOCAL NETWORK DRIVES
    Server nameName that will be seen on your computer as connecting to.HD-WORKBENCH-1
    Remote IPIP Address assigned to Server195.222.74.1
    Drive 1,...Name of drive on remote computer to be mountedSYS:
    PROGRAMME & MODEM CONFIGURATION
    PluginName of external programmes for mail,backup, etcAutomail
    ProgrammeLocation of external programme MDR:BIN/Automail
    TimeTime when programme should be launched06:00:00
    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
    Logon messagetext string to wait for from WWW Internet Service Provider (ISP) requesting loginlogin:
    Password messagetext string from ISP requesting passwordpassword
    Protocol messagetext string from ISP requesting protocolSLIP
    Hello messagetext string from ISP announcing helloHELLO
    O K messagetext string from ISP completing loginOK
    Online timetime in seconds to wait to allow interface (e.g. SLIP1) to go online10
    INPUTS
    ChannelNumber of input channel and equivalent X-10 codeA1
    Input NameYour name to identify this inputGarden Gate
    Input ProtocolSelect protocol, MDR
    AREXXAREXX command to INET_DIAL to signal input (if AREXX input protocol selected)I6ON
    OUTPUTS
    ChannelNumber of Output channel and equivalent X-10 codeA2
    Output NameYour name to identify this outputCentral Heating
    Output ProtocolSelect protocol, MDR, AREXX or X-10MDR
    AREXXAREXX [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 selectedPALOMATV 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 an additional serial port is used COM2: (e.g. additional_serial.device UNIT 0).

    If the control function is used with X-10 then an additional serial port is required COM3: (e.g. additional_serial.device UNIT 1).

    A standard Amiga is provided with one serial port. For control functions an expansion board fitted with one or more additional serial ports will normally be required. 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!

    The configuration software will search DEVS: for all .devices. If your expansion board does not have driver software that appears in DEVS: then create a dummy file e.g. "your_expansion.device" in DEVS:.

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    AMITCP with NETFS





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    MIAMI with NetFS

    MIAMI optionsettingComment
    EVENTS
    EventsHide GUIsHide when you are sure that system is working!
    Auto-onlineNO
    TCP/IP
    Use ICMPNO
    Use DCHPNO
    Verify DNS serversNO
    Fake IPNO
    T/TCPYESTurn OFF if your ISP does not support this feature
    Ping Flood protectionOFF
    Get timeOFFUse local time or INET_DIAL will be confused!
    DynamicOFF
    Auto-add domainYES
    Down when off-lineYES
    PPP
    Quick reconnectDISABLED
    CallbackNONE
    Get DNS from IPCPNO
    VJCOFF
    Term reqOFF
    INTERFACE
    Serial DriverPPP/CSLIP/IP
    SpeedSet the same as for INET_DIAL COM1:
    Serial mode8N1Set the same as for INET_DIAL COM1:
    EOF modeAUTO
    IP typeSTATIC
    MulticastsDISABLED
    MTU552
    USE CDON
    INACTIVITYDO NOTHING
    Get DNS from IPCPOFF
    WINDOWS
    Always show Quit RequestorON


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

    TEMPNAMEIDPROTOCOL
    amiganetfs2100tcp


    • DATABASE INETD please ADD the following entries

      TEMPSERVICESOCKETPROTOCOLWAITUSERSERVERNAMEARGS
      amiganetfsstreamtcpnowaitrootMDR:TCPIP/netfs-server


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    MIAMI DeLuxe with NetFS

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

    • Please add the following lines to your file: sys:s/user-startup

      Assign MIAMI: YOURDRIVE:Miami
      Run >nil: Miami:Miamidx


    • 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 optionsettingComment
    EVENTS
    Start EventsHide GUIHide when you are sure that system is working!
    Auto-onlineNO
    TCP/IP
    Default host namelocalhost
    Current host namelocalhost
    GatewayYES
    Ping Flood protectionYES
    T/TCPYES
    Allow source routingYES
    LAN-Connect
    sl0 InterfaceInternet
    sl1 InterfaceInternet
    ppp0 InterfaceInternet
    SocksDDisabled
    IP-NATDisabled
    FirewallDisabled
    INTERFACES
    Namesl1Add additional serial interface definition sl1 (required)
    AliasINETDIAL
    Type(C)SLIP dial-out
    HardwareSER
    Priority10
    DialerMDR
    IP typestatic
    IP address*.*.*.*Your IP address
    Gateway typedynamic/fake
    Gatewayblank
    Priority10Must exceed other local interface gateway priorities
    Multicastsdisabled
    Multicast pri10
    Auto-connectnone
    Auto-disconnectnone
    Nameppp1Add additional serial interface definition ppp1 (optional - only required if your ISP uses PPP and you are not using ppp0 interface)
    AliasINETDIAL
    TypePPP dial-out
    HardwareSER
    Priority10
    DialerMDR
    IP typestatic/dynamicNote: Using "dynamic" currently prohibits remote control via WWW
    IP address*.*.*.*Your IP address
    Gateway typedynamic/fake
    Gatewayblank
    Priority10Must exceed other local interface gateway priorities
    Multicastsdisabled
    Multicast pri10
    Auto-connectnone
    Auto-disconnectnone
    INTERFACE TCP/IP SETTINGS
    Use ICMPNO
    Fake IPNO
    Priority0
    Get dynamic DNS serversignore
    Preferred offline stateoffline
    Get timeNO
    DHCPdisabled
    INTERFACE EVENTS
    Active offlineHide GUIHide when you are sure your system is working
    OnlineHide GUIHide when you are sure your system is working
    Start auto-onlineno
    Passive offlinenone
    Failed on-linenone
    DIALER
    Dialer definitionMDRAdd dialer definition "MDR" - all entries BLANK
    HARDWARE
    NameSER
    Typeserial
    Hardware definition
    NameSER
    Typebuiltin serial driver
    Speed****Same speed setting as in INET_DIAL!
    Use CDyes
    MTU552
    Modem settings
    ignoreall other modem settings BLANK!
    SOCKS
    Enable SOCKSNO
    WINDOWS
    Always show Quit RequestorON


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

    TEMPNAMEIDPROTOCOL
    amiganetfs2100tcp
    mdrcli50093tcp
    mdrawebview50095tcp
    mdrarexx50096tcp


    • DATABASE INETD please ADD the following entries

      TEMPSERVICESOCKETPROTOCOLWAITUSERSERVERNAMEARGS
      amiganetfsstreamtcpnowaitrootMDR:TCPIP/netfs-server
      mdrclistreamtcpdosrootexecuteMDR:TCPIP/remotecli
      mdrawebviewstreamtcpdosrootexecuteMDR:TCPIP/remoteview
      mdrarexxstreamtcpdosrootexecuteMDR:TCPIP/remotearexx


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    AWEB-II

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    VOYAGER

    • Support for Voyager is partially included in INET_DIAL. However VOYAGER does not currently have all the functionality of AWEB-II, and therefore to use VOYAGER you also need to install and have running APACHE on your machine.

    • Set the Home page in VOYAGER to file://localhost/ram:mdr_aweb_input_status.html

    • Please note that the INET_DIAL clock (Javascript) function does not currently work with VOYAGER.

    • Please note that support for VOYAGER is not yet fully implemented!
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    IBROWSE

    • Support for IBROWSE is now included in INET_DIAL. However IBROWSE does not currently have all the functionality of AWEB-II and therefore to use IBROWSE you also need to install and have running APACHE on your machine.

    • Set the Home page in IBROWSE to file://localhost/ram:mdr_aweb_input_status.html

    • Please note that some window displays using IBROWSE v2.2 take a very long time to render, compared with other browsers! This is particularly the case with the INET DIAL CONFIGURATION screen. Rectification of this problem by the Developers of IBROWSE is in hand (20th August 2000).
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    LOCALE

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    YAM

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    TEXT MESSAGING

    INET DIAL supports an SMS/Paging Client EZP@gerNG by Stefan Falke. EZP@gerNG is available from     www.sfxsoft.de.

    To use EZP@gerNG with INET DIAL:

    1. Carry out the standard installation procedure with EZP@gerNG

    2. Register EZP@gerNG. Integration with INET DIAL is only available with Registered versions of EZP@gerNG.

    3. Set the SMS Client in the INET DIAL configuration to `EZP@gerNG'.

    The status page of INET DIAL will then include the SMS/Paging facility.


    Sending a message

    1. Select the Service Provider (not required if using Receiver Name)

    2. Enter the Receiver Number OR Receiver Name (if previously configured in EZP@gerNG)

    3. Compose the message

    4. When you are ready to send the message, click on "send message". When a Text message is sent from INET DIAL then EZP@gerNG is automatically enabled.


    EZP@gerNG Configuration changes

    Configuration changes to EZP@gerNG, enabling or disabling Service Providers, etc. are automatically detected on "start up" by INET DIAL and also after any message has been sent by INET DIAL.


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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. The INET DIAL installer will ask you to select where the APACHE: and GG: drives are located and then automatically add the following lines to your     sys:s/user-startup file. These lines should be after the startup commands for your TCPIP stack and before the startup sequence commands for INET DIAL:

    ;BEGIN ©2000 MDR INTERFACES Ltd - APACHE & GEEKS GADGETS - startup
    assign APACHE: YourDrive:APACHE
    assign HTTP: APACHE:
    ;
    ;the next line reduces memory usage by Apache
    C:resident APACHE:bin/httpd pure
    ;
    if exists "sys:s/delete_http_access.log"
    echo "deleting HTTP Access.log"
    delete "sys:s/delete_http_access.log"
    if exists "http:logs/access.log"
    delete "http:logs/access.log"
    endif
    endif
    ;
    if exists "sys:s/delete_http_error.log"
    echo "deleting HTTP Error.log"
    delete "sys:s/delete_http_error.log"
    if exists "http:logs/error.log"
    delete "http:logs/error.log"
    endif
    endif
    ;
    assign GG: YourDrive:GG
    run >NIL: execute GG:sys/s/gg-startup
    echo "starting GEEKS GADGETS"
    wait 5
    run >NIL: execute apache:bin/starthttpd
    echo "starting APACHE"
    wait 5
    ;END ©2000 MDR Interfaces Ltd - APACHE & GEEKS GADGETS - startup


    AREXX

    With APACHE installed and configured, control can be actioned either locally on your Amiga or via any computer linked to the Local Network using a browser and HTTP.

    Control can also be actioned via the Internet whilst your AMIGA is online to the Internet. For this to work your Internet connection must use a static address, otherwise a remote computer will not know how to find your AMIGA! A remote computer can control functions through your machine, assuming it knows its IP address, using most web browsers and HTTP.

    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-RECORDVID_STOP
    SAT_FAV
    SAT_2
    VID_1
    VID_RECORD    		 STOP VCR
    SELECT SATELLITE CHANNEL 2
    SELECT VCR CHANNEL 1
    START RECORDING
    VCR-STOPVID_STOPSTOP RECORDING


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

    AREXX COMMANDDescription
    ON.B5Turn ON Lamp or Appliance module B5
    OFF.F4Turn OFF Lamp or Appliance module F4
    DIMUP.G7.45Dim UP Lamp module G7 by 45%
    DIMDOWN.H1.30Dim DOWN Lamp module H1 by 30%


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

    AMIGA DB25 DB9 X-10 RJ11
    754
    233
    321
    2292


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    DEFAULT SETTINGS

    If you ever need to return to the original default settings of INET DIAL then please delete the file MDR:prefs/mdr_internet.data

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    REVIEWS

    • AMIGACTIVE issue 15 - December 2000

    Amiga Active Magazine "Extremely versatile and well documented, Inet Dial is well on the way to becoming a one-stop-shop for remote home automation on the Amiga" Amiga Active Magazine


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    CURRENT INET_DIAL STATUS v3.833 December 2000

    MDR Inet_Dial is being continuously updated and improved, to download the latest version, please go online ("CONNECT to WWW"). When you are online, if there is an upgrade available it will be displayed as "WWW INET DIAL upgrade available for download". Click on "WWW" to download.

    dateversioncomments
    1st February 2000v3.40First general release
    8th April 2000v3.50X-10 control included
    2nd May 2000v3.60SAT and VCR control included. Support included for MIAMI DeLuxe.
    8th May 2000v3.63added support for PPP and dynamic IP connections to WWW using MIAMI DeLuxe
    5th July 2000v3.68added Login and Password protection
    10th August 2000v3.70added support for IBROWSE
    1st October 2000v3.80added support for Text messaging (EZP@gerNG)
    18th November 2000v3.829added Locale for Automail and support for EZP@gerNG v1.2
    9th December 2000v3.833added Locale for Inet Dial and MDRArexx


    FUNCTIONAMITCPMIAMIMIAMI DE LUXE v1.0CNotes
    AWEB-II v3.3 Browser supportedyesyesyes
    VOYAGER v3.2 Browser supportunder testunder testunder testRequires APACHE installed
    IBROWSE v2.2 Browser supportedyesyesyesRequires APACHE installed
    APACHE v1.3.12 Web Server supportedyesyesyes
    WWW Connection (client)yesyesyes
    Remote computer dial up (client)yesyesyes
    Remote computer dial in (server)yesyesyes
    Remote networking NetFSyesyesyes
    Automated mail collection from ISPyesyesyes
    Local network Mail redistribution and collectionyesn/ayes
    Automated Backup to remote computeryesyesyes
    MDR control Protocolyesyesyes
    X-10 control Protocolyesyesyes
    Arexx Port controlyesyesyes
    VCR controlyesyesyes
    SAT controlyesyesyes
    WebCam supportplannedplannedplanned
    LocaleyesyesyesGerman localisation available
    Remote networking SAMBAplannedplannedplanned
    Text Messaging (v1.2 EZP@gerNG)yesyesyesRequires APACHE installed
    Remote reading of mailplannedplannedplanned


    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

    EZP@gerNGThanks to Stefan Falke for help in integration with EZP@gerNG and for German Translations


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    Problems with configuration? For further assistance, INET_DIAL users please contact MDR
    (c)2000 MDR Interfaces Ltd