Trumpet Winsock - General

What is the difference between a manual, scripted and automatic login?

• Manual Login: In a manual login, the user enters the server commands at the keyboard. See 'How do I login manually?' for more information on how to do this.
• Scripted Login: A scripted login allows you to complete manual login without the need to manually enter the server commands. The script will do this for you.
• Automatic Login: An automatic login uses no script and is specifically for a PAP or CHAP login.

  Check with your Internet Service Provider whether you can do an automatic login or whether a scripted login is required.

Where do I obtain information about the Windows Sockets API?

Stardust Technologies & Stardust WinSock Labs

http://www.stardust.com

Stardust Technologies WinSock Resource Center

http://www.stardust.com/wsresource/wsresrce.html

Microsoft

http://www.microsoft.com

Is there a list of Trumpet Winsock Specific functions?

We do not make this information available for a number of reasons:

1. These function calls are subject to change without notice. By publishing private function calls we would be making a commitment to support these calls in future releases of the Winsock. Maintaining backward compatibility increases the baggage that comes with each new release.

2. By writing your software such that it conforms to the Winsock API, you ensure greater compatibility between your software and the other vendors' (i.e., non-Trumpet) Winsocks.

How do I edit my login script?

Scripts can be edited by using any text editor, as long as the files are saved as text with filenames ending in .cmd (for example, myscript.cmd). To edit your script using Notepad, go to the Dialler menu and select Edit Scripts, then double click on the script you wish to edit.

For an overview of the scripting language, please refer to the online help file that accompanies the Trumpet Winsock.

Why does my modem connection drop?

Here are the most common reason why a line would drop out:

1. The inactivity timeout in the Dialler/Settings screen may have been enabled unwittingly. If so, set it to 0 to disable the timeout.

2. Most ISPs have timeouts on their server to hang up the line if no data has been transferred within a certain period of time.

3. Phones or fax machines on the same line as the modem can create problems. For example, some phones charge a capacitor every 15 minutes to power their memory. Remove all phones and fax machines from your line to be safe.

4. Line noise! This can be a real problem, and is more common than we'd like to believe. If line noise is a problem, then reducing the baud rate in the File/Setup screen may help.

How do I use the Winsock Offline?

Dial on Network Activity will allow the Trumpet Winsock to load offline and only dial when an application tries to contact a remote host.

What files should I backup?

In addition to the Trumpet Winsock package that was originally supplied to you (whether a zipped file or on a disk), you should backup your *.cmd scripts and trumpwsk.ini settings file.

It is also recommended that you write down or print out your registration name and password, and keep them in a safe place.

Why are some entries in the File/Setup screen greyed out?

Some entries in the File/Setup screen relate specifically to the packet driver or dial-up configurations. For that reason, they are greyed out when not applicable.

Shouldn't "dialler" be spelt "dialer"?

"Dialer" is the American spelling, while "dialler" is Australian. Since the Trumpet Winsock was developed by an Australian company, Australian spellings have been used for the interface.

Are there docs for Ping, Hop, Dig, etc...?

Documentation is available for the Winsock Diagnostic Applications (Ping, Dig, Hop and TCPmeter) and the Winsock Applications (Trmptel, Winchat, Winarch, Ftpw, View and WinIRC) as a Help file, winapps.hlp.