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    From Rick V@1:282/1038 to All on Wed Apr 12 10:04:16 2023
    I'm trying to setup Sync as a door server.The problem I'm having is in the FAQ for ity, it says use "terminal-type: strn=doorcode" but I'm not use what that part means. Anyone with a explanation? I have read and printed out the "Use Synchronet as a Door Game Server" text.

    Thanks,
    Richard.

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  • From Digital Man@1:103/705 to Rick V on Wed Apr 12 11:22:38 2023
    Re: Synchronet as a door server question
    By: Rick V to All on Wed Apr 12 2023 10:04 am

    I'm trying to setup Sync as a door server.The problem I'm having is in the FAQ for ity, it says use "terminal-type: strn=doorcode" but I'm not use what that part means. Anyone with a explanation?

    The proper RLogin terminal-type syntax (to auto-start a specific door game) recognized by Synchronet is "xtrn=doorcode". This means that the the RLogin *client* must know the internal code of the door (external online program) of interest on the Synchronet door game server and specify that code after "xtrn=" in the terminal-type string sent by the RLogin client (or gateway) during RLogin connection negotiation. This is how the server knows which door to run automatically, without any user interaction (e.g. menu/prompt).

    I have read and printed out the
    "Use Synchronet as a Door Game Server" text.

    What system are using as the RLogin client? If it's another Synchronet system being used as the RLogin client/gateway, then those instructions are providing in the "Gating" section of that same how-to page.
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