Difference between revisions of "Nexus Gridwide Radios/Documentation"
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=== How Server Channels Work === | === How Server Channels Work === | ||
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: You're probably asking yourself what makes a channel private? There are two types of channels in the Nexus Gridwide Radio System. Private and Public. | : You're probably asking yourself what makes a channel private? There are two types of channels in the Nexus Gridwide Radio System. Private and Public. | ||
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| + | : A '''Main''' Channel is the main channel that every radio network has by default. These default channels are private and cannot be public. They are restricted to the network only. | ||
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: A '''Private''' Channel is one that can only be accessed from inside that network, messages can be received from the radios within that network. The channels settings can also be changed from it. | : A '''Private''' Channel is one that can only be accessed from inside that network, messages can be received from the radios within that network. The channels settings can also be changed from it. | ||
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: A '''Public''' Channel is a channel that can be access to anyone that has the public channel key, they can be easily searched for. The difference between a public channel and private channel is the way the settings are accessed. Only the network managers can change the settings for that channel, if the public channel is deleted then anyone connected to that public network will get removed and all networks will no longer be connected. | : A '''Public''' Channel is a channel that can be access to anyone that has the public channel key, they can be easily searched for. The difference between a public channel and private channel is the way the settings are accessed. Only the network managers can change the settings for that channel, if the public channel is deleted then anyone connected to that public network will get removed and all networks will no longer be connected. | ||
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| + | ==== How to Change Main Channel's Name ==== | ||
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| + | : Don't like the name of your main channel? Then simply follow these steps to change the name properly. | ||
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| + | # Touch the server. | ||
| + | # Select "Main Channel" | ||
| + | # Enter the name you would like. | ||
| + | # The name will be successfully changed! | ||
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==== How to Setup Private Channels ==== | ==== How to Setup Private Channels ==== | ||
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: If you are wanting a channel that no other networks can access then simply follow these steps. | : If you are wanting a channel that no other networks can access then simply follow these steps. | ||
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# Touch the Server | # Touch the Server | ||
# Select "Channels" on the Main Menu | # Select "Channels" on the Main Menu | ||
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# Enter the name of that channel. | # Enter the name of that channel. | ||
# Congratulations your done! | # Congratulations your done! | ||
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==== Using Public Channels ==== | ==== Using Public Channels ==== | ||
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: If you are wanting a public channel please remember that the steps you take are '''not''' the same as a private channel. | : If you are wanting a public channel please remember that the steps you take are '''not''' the same as a private channel. | ||
: In order for other networks to use them you will need to keep track of your public channel access key. | : In order for other networks to use them you will need to keep track of your public channel access key. | ||
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: There are two ways to use a Public Channel. You can either use someone else Public Channel, or you can create one yourself. | : There are two ways to use a Public Channel. You can either use someone else Public Channel, or you can create one yourself. | ||
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==== Creating Public Channels ==== | ==== Creating Public Channels ==== | ||
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# Touch the Server | # Touch the Server | ||
# Select "Channels" on the Main Menu | # Select "Channels" on the Main Menu | ||
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# Enter the name of the channel | # Enter the name of the channel | ||
# Congratulations, You're done! | # Congratulations, You're done! | ||
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==== Obtaining the Public Channel Key ==== | ==== Obtaining the Public Channel Key ==== | ||
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: If you do not know the key of the channel but know the name follow these steps. | : If you do not know the key of the channel but know the name follow these steps. | ||
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# Touch the Server | # Touch the Server | ||
# Select "Search" | # Select "Search" | ||
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# It will give you the owner and the channel key | # It will give you the owner and the channel key | ||
# Save the channel key. | # Save the channel key. | ||
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==== Using the Public Channel Key ==== | ==== Using the Public Channel Key ==== | ||
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# Enter the key we obtained earlier. | # Enter the key we obtained earlier. | ||
# Congratulations, the public channel is now registered on your server! | # Congratulations, the public channel is now registered on your server! | ||
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: Using channels is that easy! | : Using channels is that easy! | ||
Revision as of 20:47, 10 April 2014
Nexus Gridwide Radios Documentation
- Having trouble using your radio? Consult your user guide here to learn how to use the product better and become more efficient in using the product.
- Need help navigating this manual better? Please consult the table of contents to the right of this page.
Getting Started
- Before we get started on setting up the network, i would like to thank you on using our system. If you have any questions please ask our group.
- If your questions are not answered there they will be logged by our group bot and sent to our group managers.
How to setup a server?
- Rezz out the item "Nexus Gridwide Radio Server".
- Select "Yes" when the dialog asks to create a network.
- If you would like to name your network hit "Yes" if not, then hit "No" and you are done.
- If you hit "Yes" then enter the name of your radio network and submit.
- Congratulations! You now are the owner of a network!
- For more information on servers look below.
How to setup the radios?
- Please remember this will require a configured server and set up network.
- Please follow the steps above for to ensure a proper configuration of a network and server.
- Rezz out the item "Nexus Gridwide Radio Belt" next to your network server.
- When the dialog appears asking to rename the radio select your choice.
- If you selected "Yes" then enter the name of the radio.
- If you selected "No" then the configuration will be complete.
- Once configuration is complete, Take the radio back into your inventory.
- Right click the new radio in your inventory and select "Properties" and turn off transfer to prevent distribution of your radios.
- Bam! You have completed the configuration of the radios!
- If you would like to change the models of the radio, simply take the script out of the radio and put it in the object of your choice. Then take back into your inventory to make sure that the radio is reset.
Server Operations
- This category will help you to better understand what all the features on the servers are used for and how they work.
How Server Channels Work
- You're probably asking yourself what makes a channel private? There are two types of channels in the Nexus Gridwide Radio System. Private and Public.
- A Main Channel is the main channel that every radio network has by default. These default channels are private and cannot be public. They are restricted to the network only.
- A Private Channel is one that can only be accessed from inside that network, messages can be received from the radios within that network. The channels settings can also be changed from it.
- A Public Channel is a channel that can be access to anyone that has the public channel key, they can be easily searched for. The difference between a public channel and private channel is the way the settings are accessed. Only the network managers can change the settings for that channel, if the public channel is deleted then anyone connected to that public network will get removed and all networks will no longer be connected.
How to Change Main Channel's Name
- Don't like the name of your main channel? Then simply follow these steps to change the name properly.
- Touch the server.
- Select "Main Channel"
- Enter the name you would like.
- The name will be successfully changed!
How to Setup Private Channels
- If you are wanting a channel that no other networks can access then simply follow these steps.
- Touch the Server
- Select "Channels" on the Main Menu
- Select "Add"
- Select "Private"
- Enter the name of that channel.
- Congratulations your done!
Using Public Channels
- If you are wanting a public channel please remember that the steps you take are not the same as a private channel.
- In order for other networks to use them you will need to keep track of your public channel access key.
- There are two ways to use a Public Channel. You can either use someone else Public Channel, or you can create one yourself.
Creating Public Channels
- Touch the Server
- Select "Channels" on the Main Menu
- Select "Add"
- Select "Public"
- Select "Create"
- Enter the name of the channel
- Congratulations, You're done!
Obtaining the Public Channel Key
- If you do not know the key of the channel but know the name follow these steps.
- Touch the Server
- Select "Search"
- Enter the name of the Public Channel
- It will give you the owner and the channel key
- Save the channel key.
Using the Public Channel Key
- Now that you have the Public Channel Key let's put it to good use!
- Touch the Server
- Select "Channels" on the Main Menu
- Select "Add"
- Select "Public"
- Select "Use Key"
- Enter the key we obtained earlier.
- Congratulations, the public channel is now registered on your server!
- Using channels is that easy!
