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    From Michael Mrak@2:310/31.4 to All on Tuesday, May 04, 2021 16:46:22
    Hello everybody!

    I have to explain this a bit now because otherwise it will get too confusing.

    I have been running a BinkD, Husky & GoldEd combination with the node address 2:31/123. I have now shut it down, and of course unsubscribed from all Echomails for this address beforehand.

    I operate my Synchronet BBS with the also registered address 2:31/124 (and also with the address 954:895/13 as AKA). I receive and send Echomails via 2:31/124 without any problems. Can I also add the address 2:31/123 as an AKA (just so that I can still be reached via Netmail using this address)? Is there anything to consider in the configuration for this operation with a second FidoNet AKA. I love the Synchronet Wiki but of all things the menus there are not yet fully documented. That's why I'm a little helpless here :-)

    Is there anything to consider for the use of AKAs? Because I would like to connect other networks via Binkit in the future. Are there do's and dont's here?

    Michael


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  • From Digital Man@1:103/705 to Michael Mrak on Tuesday, May 04, 2021 12:41:13
    Re: Usage of AKAs
    By: Michael Mrak to All on Tue May 04 2021 04:46 pm

    Hello everybody!

    I have to explain this a bit now because otherwise it will get too confusing.

    I have been running a BinkD, Husky & GoldEd combination with the node address 2:31/123. I have now shut it down, and of course unsubscribed from all Echomails for this address beforehand.

    I operate my Synchronet BBS with the also registered address 2:31/124 (and also with the address 954:895/13 as AKA). I receive and send Echomails via 2:31/124 without any problems. Can I also add the address 2:31/123 as an AKA (just so that I can still be reached via Netmail using this address)?

    Yes.

    Is
    there anything to consider in the configuration for this operation with a second FidoNet AKA.

    When you send NetMail, it'll use the first/best AKA match unless you have the SCFG->Networks->FidoNet->Choose NetMail Source Address option set to "Yes", in which case the sender/user is prompted for which source AKA to use.

    I love the Synchronet Wiki but of all things the menus
    there are not yet fully documented. That's why I'm a little helpless here :-)

    Also see http://synchro.net/docs/
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