Date: 7/22/95


     SUMMARY OF THINGS FOR A "HUB" TO DO TO CONFIGURE SIGNET FOR FIDO
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1.  In PCBSETUP, change all your SigNET conferences to a TYPE 5 (FIDO).

2.  Add a unique Fido Area Name on the 3rd screen of each SigNet
    conference  (use the names shown on the list below, including the
    leading "S-")

3.  Also add your SigNET node # as the default AKA and a default origin.
    A sample is: * SigNET * Union Station * Union, N.J.*

4.  Add a FIDO user record for your HUB (11:x/xxx) and place an RS flag next 
    to every SigNET conference.  Remove flags for any other conferences.

5.  Insert a "Session" password on the 1st screen in your HUB's user record.
    (be sure to tell your HUB what it is so he can add it to your record)

6.  Scan for outbound mail and destroy the FIRST mail packet it creates
    for me (this will correctly set all the mail pointers).

7.  Add a separate POLL event for you HUB's node #. Set the time between
    2:00 a.m and 4:00 a.m. EDT for the POLL event.
                                                            
8.  If you do not have a NETMAIL conference set up, then I suggest you do so.
    Follow the docs for your particular system. DO NOT place an RS flag in
    your HUB's record for the NETMAIL conference. It is for exchanging private
    messages on a system by systen basis only!  If you are carrying Fido, you
    already have a NETMAIL conference!

9.  In PCBSETUP, under Fido Configuration - System Address, place the node #
    that you've been assigned for SigNET. If you are in Fido, then use ALT-I
    to add the SigNET node # to the list.
    Also, in PCBSETUP, under Fido Configuration - Nodelist Configuration, add
    the path to "SIGNETNL" to the list. Don't add a name for the NODEDIFF 
    category.

10. Last but not least, place the Signet nodelist (SIGNETNL.xxx) in the 
    directory you specified in Step 9. Now compile the nodelist by typing
    PCBNLC from the PCB directory. The SigNET nodelist is now added to your
    "nodelist.dbf" file. That's it. Your ready to roll......

      ***BTW, if you belong to FidoNET and regularly update your nodelist
         using the /DIFF switch, you will see an error message stating that
         the compiler could not find the diff file for 007.  Don't worry
         about it.  It's looking for an update to the SigNET nodelist (and
         assuming it's numbered in 7 day increments).

This setup will work and won't interfere with the .QWK mail packet routine 
which is used by other nodes to echo SigNet mail.


    FIDO AREA NAMES for SigNET Conferences using FIDO Technology
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        S-ADMIN              S-FADS               S-HEADLINES
        S-PEEVES             S-GAMES              S-BBS_ADS
        S-INKWELL            S-KID_CHAT           S-FOR_SALE
        S-VIRUS              S-WHEELS             S-PERSONALS
        S-GRAPHICS           S-SPORTS             S-HELP_ME
        S-SCAMS              S-COMM_PRGMS         S-HARDWARE
        S-HOME_OWNER         S-MUSIC              S-BBSING
        S-RECIPES            S-SCIENCE            S-SOFTWARE
        S-CABLE_TV           S-INVESTING          S-TV_MOVIES
        S-MODEMS             S-TRIVIA             S-HUMOR
        S-FAME               S-PETS               S-THE_HANGOUT
        S-BOOKS              S-OUTDOORS           S-SYSOPS
                                                           

If you run into any problems setting it up, my voice # is 908-964-4062.  
I'm available most days after 5:00 p.m. EDT. Also, I prefer that you contact                               
me before making your initial run. I may be able to be here to make sure
everything goes as planned.<g>
                                Bob Simms, Union Station BBS, Union NJ
                                National SigNet Headdquarters & Net Director