This file covers using the server. For information on using the client, see the main file.
The topic in this file are:
launching the server
the server interface
Functions
Launching the server
to launch the server type:
java lspcs portnumber
or
java lspcs portnumber accesscode
for example
java lspcs 7007
starts the server listening for connections on port 7007, and does
not have an access code.
java lspcs 7003 lithic
starts the server listening for connections on port 7003, and will
drop connections from people who attach without lithic as their access
code.
The IP address and port number the server is listening on are listed in a text box on the right side of the server interface. Send these to the people you want to attach to your server. If you are using an access code, you need to send that, also. It is generally good to launch the client on your own machine and then use the IP address and port number to attach to the server.
The server interface
The server interface has the following elements:
A list box at the top center contains a list of the people who are attached
to the server.
Under this on the left is a text box indicating the number of people
attached.
To the right of the number attached text box is a text box with lists
the IP Address and port number the server is listening on.
Below this is a text area where the conversation is displayed.
Below this is a text field for broadcast comments.
The button at the bottom labeled Remove will drop connections with
people that you select (click on) in the list at the top.
The button at the bottom labeled Close closes the application.
Functions
Removing-You can remove a person from the server by selecting the person
in the list of people connected and then clicking the Remove button
Logging-The server automatically logs the conversations
Broadcast Comments-Enter your comment to broadcast in the textfield
under Broadcast Comments and then hit a return to send.
Access code-If you start the server with an access code (described
above) the person attaching must supply that access
code in order to connect.