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====What is a "BNC"?====
A bouncer (BNC) is a service that:
* lets you stay connected 24/7 on IRC, and
* stores messages while you are offline.


BNC is an IRC Bouncer that stays connected 24/7 on IRC, and has the ability to store messages while you are offline.
Rizon offers this service for FREE, but the bouncer can only be connected to Rizon, not other networks.


====Is this free? Do I have to pay for it?====
==Rules==


No, you do not have to pay for it. Rizon offers this service for FREE.
# Use the bouncer at least once every 2 weeks.
# Do not advertise channels, flood or spam.
# Do not use <code>/amsg</code> or <code>/ame</code> (messages all channels).
# Follow network rules (<code>/motd</code> in your IRC client to view them).
# One BNC account per person.


====What are the requirements for an application?====
Your BNC will be removed if a rule is broken.


You need to have a registered nick for at least 7 days.


====Can I have a bouncer even if I don't connect to it at all?====
==Request instructions==


No, bouncers that are inactive for more than 2 weeks will be deleted.
# You must have a registered nick for at least 7 days.
# <code>/join #RizonBNC</code>
# Depending on where you live, <code>/msg RizonBNC request EU</code> or <code>/msg RizonBNC request US</code>
# Wait for the BNC to be manually approved.
# Once approved, you will receive a memo from MemoServ.
# Follow the instructions in the memo to connect to your BNC. (To check your memos, <code>/ms read last</code>)


====Can I have your bouncer connect on another network/server?====
'''''You cannot switch between EU and US after your initial choice, and neither the ident or realname can be changed after your request has been approved.'''''


No, we provide this service for Rizon ONLY.
''Note to users connecting from Iran: Please request the '''EU''' instance, as you cannot connect to the US instance.''


====How do I use it/connect to it?====
==First connection==


Instead of connecting on the IRC network, you'll have to connect to the server that has the bouncer installed on a certain port.
In a number of cases, users may not be able to get their login information when getting a RizonBNC for the first time, due to a bouncer coming online and taking their only nick, and the user is therefore left unable to get the memo with their login information.
The standard solution is to group an alternate nick to get the memo, as follows:


For example, connecting to rizonbnc.us.rizon.net on port 1234 without SSL with username "user1" and password "secretpass", you'll do something like this '''/server rizonbnc.us.rizon.net 1234 user1:secretpass''' (That stands for mIRC at least, other clients may have /server replaced with something else.).


Note1: if you wish to use SSL, use port 12345.
''Pick an alternate nick of your choice''
* <code>/nick yournick_</code>
''Group to your original nick''
* <code>/msg Nickserv group <em>YourNick</em> <em>YourPassword</em></code>
''Read the memo, and get your information''
* <code>/msg Memoserv read last</code>


Note2: If you have been assigned to EU server, then use rizonbnc.eu.rizon.net instead.


====How can I read/disable/enable the away message logger?====
Your memo should look something like this:
<pre>
-MemoServ- Memo 1 from RizonBNC (Oct 31 23:59:59 2013 MDT).  To delete, type: /msg MemoServ DEL 1
-MemoServ- It is with great pleasure that we inform you that your BNC application has been APPROVED. To log on to your BNC, connect to RizonBNC.us.rizon.net on port 1234 for non-SSL and port 12345 for SSL with the server password 'yournick:25p0ok1'. Thank you for flying Rizon!
</pre>


See '''/msg *away help'''  Yes, use the *.
You can then use your server/login credentials as shown below.


====Can I see what has been said in a channel while I was not connected?====
To replace auto-generated password with the one you desire, see [[#Getting a new password|Getting a new password]].


Yes, you only have to set a buffer for playback for each channel. '''/msg *status setbuffer #channel''' 100 that commands make the BNC display you the last 100 messages on the channel upon connect.
==Usage instructions==


====How can I request a bouncer account?====
''Instead of connecting to Rizon, you connect to the bouncer.''


Join #RizonBNC and do '''/msg RizonBNC request [EU/US]''' If you get an error, follow the instructions that the error message gives
you. If not, you will have to wait for the BNC to be activated. Once this has been completed you will receive a memo from MemoServ.
Follow the instructions in the memo to connect to your BNC. (To check your memos, '''/ms read last''')


Note: Choose either EU or US, whichever is best for you, or leave it blank for automatic assignment.
<code>/server rizonbnc.LOCATION.rizon.net PORT USER:BNCPASSWORD</code>


====I need help with my BNC!====
* Replace <code>LOCATION</code> with either <code>us</code> or <code>eu</code>
* Replace <code>PORT</code> with either <code>1234</code> for non-SSL, or <code>+12345</code> for SSL.
* Replace <code>USER</code> with your username.
* Replace <code>BNCPASSWORD</code> with your BNC password.


Join #RizonBNC, ask and wait until someone responds.
(KVIrc users: Use the command <code>/server -p=USER:BNCPASSWORD rizonbnc.LOCATION.rizon.net PORT</code>)


====I am going to be away from my computer more for than 14 days due to <some reason>. Can I get an exception so my BNC doesn't deactivate?====


Join #RizonBNC and explain your situation.
==Settings==
See <code>/msg *status HELP</code> to view your available options.


====My BNC was previously approved but it's rejected because of inactivity. How do I get it back?====
===Viewing messages from when you were offline===


Ask one of the ops to re-approve your BNC. It is at their discretion whether to re-enable your BNC or not.
* '''Auto away''': The BNC will set your away status automatically. Read <code>/msg *simple_away HELP</code> to read about auto-away and its settings.
* '''Private messages''': Private messages you received while not connected to the BNC will automatically be sent to you when you connect to the BNC.
* '''Channel messages''': For each channel you want messages from, <code>/msg *status SETBUFFER <em>#channel</em> 100</code> will send you the last 100 messages on the channel when you connect to the BNC.
** You can set the buffer for all channels at once by using '''*''' as the channel, e.g. <code>/msg *status SETBUFFER <em>*</em> 100</code>
** The maximum amount of lines you can set for a channel buffer is 1000.


====How to change my account settings?====
===Automatically identify with NickServ===
You can use this module which automatically identifies you with NickServ, in case the connection to the network got lost and you rejoin with GuestXXXXX


http://RizonBNC.us.Rizon.net:1234 or you can do it through /znc help to view your available options.
Set your NickServ password:
Note: Use the EU server mentioned above if you are assigned on EU one.
*<code>/msg *nickserv SET <em>password</em></code> Yes, use the *.


====I forgot my account password or didn't receive my info at all=====
==Assistance==


'''/msg RizonBNC changepass desired_pass_here''' and then connect using your normal username and new pass to the server you were assigned to.
If you want to leave for >2 weeks, reapprove an inactive BNC, or anything else: <code>/join #RizonBNC</code>, ask, and wait until someone responds.


Note: In order to change password, you must be logged into your nick and to have joined #rizonbnc. Username and password are case-sensitive.
===Getting a new password===
'''When logged in to the BNC'''
# <code>/join #RizonBNC</code>
# <code>/msg RizonBNC CHANGEPASS <em>DesiredPasswordHere</em></code>


====My nick is being used by the BNC, and I forgot the info to login on it! I can't change my password with RizonBNC bot because my nick is not registered!====


You can simply group your nick with your main one, and use the changepass command. To group use '''/msg NickServ group main_nick password'''
'''When not logged in to the BNC, and your nickname is in use'''
# Group your current nick with your main one <code>/msg NickServ GROUP <em>MainNick</em> <em>Password</em></code>
# <code>/join #RizonBNC</code>
# <code>/msg RizonBNC CHANGEPASS <em>DesiredPasswordHere</em></code>
# Connect using your normal username and the new password to the server you were assigned to, e.g. '''UserName:<em>DesiredPasswordHere</em>'''


====I don't want to be on the E.U. server, I want to use the U.S. one!====
===Errors while requesting===
You can get several error messages after you tried to request a BNC. You can follow following intructions if you get those errors.


Simply ask one of the ops to move you across.
'''Your main nick is an invalid BNC username'''


====Is there anything else I should know about BNC?====
Your main nick contains illegal characters (e.g. a pipe ''|'') and therefore you can't request. To fix this, follow the instructions below:


Keep in mind these very important rules:
''Pick an alternate nick of your choice''
* Do not advertise channels, flood or spam, doing so will result in removal of your BNC.
* <code>/nick yournick_</code>
* Do not use /amsg or /ame (messages all channels), we don't want to see your messages.
''Group to your original nick''
* Normal network rules apply (/motd in your IRC client to view them). Breaking them will result in removal of your BNC and possibly other repercussions.
* <code>/msg Nickserv group <em>YourNick</em> <em>YourPassword</em></code>
====How can I join my RizonBNC on the go?====
''Change your mainnick''
* <code>/msg NickServ set display <em>yournick_</em></code>
''Get a code from an operator and request with said code''
* <code>/msg RizonBNC request <em>Code</em> EU</code> or <code>/msg RizonBNC request <em>Code</em> US</code>


For all those of you out there that want to access your BNC from a different computer that doesn't have IRC software installed, you CAN access it from Mibbit or ChatZilla.
==BNC access on the go==


If you want to access your BNC from a different computer that doesn't have IRC software installed...


If you're out and about and do have an accessible client installed on the computer, issue /server rizonbnc.us.rizon.net 1234
=====Rizon Qchat=====


USER:PASS where US is your server location (replace us with eu if you're on the European server), 1234 (+12345 for SSL) the port and
# Go to http://qchat.rizon.net
# Enter your nick and select either "RizonBNC US" or "RizonBNC EU" from list.
# In password field, enter <code>user:password</code>. ('''Note: Both the username and password are CaSe SeNsItIvE.''')
# Click on connect!


the USER:PASS your login details specified in your BNC application memo.
For example, if your BNC username is <code>JoeBob</code>, your BNC password is <code>p4ssw0rd</code>, and you have an account on the EU BNC, log in like this:


[[File:RizonBNC_qchat.png]]


1. Go to http://mibbit.com/chat/.
Note: The password will be starred out on your computer, it is only shown here for demonstration purposes.


2. Click on 'Server' and 'Auth'.
=====Mibbit=====


3. Enter 'rizonbnc.us.rizon.net:1234' into the 'Server address' field.
# Go to http://mibbit.com/chat/.
# Click on 'Server' and 'Auth'.
# Enter <code>rizonbnc.us.rizon.net:1234</code> into the 'Server address' field.
# Change the dropdown from 'NickServ' to 'Pass'.
# Enter your RizonBNC password in the format <code>user:pass</code>.
# You won't need to change the nick, and you can leave the channel parameter out. Hit Enter.


4. Change the dropdown from 'NickServ' to 'Pass'.
For SSL: Change step 3 to <code>rizonbnc.us.rizon.net:+12345</code> as the address. If you don't know what SSL is, then use the normal address.


5. Enter your RizonBNC password in the format USER:PASS.
For EU BNC: Change step 3 to <code>rizonbnc.eu.rizon.net:1234</code> as the address. (For EU SSL: <code>rizonbnc.eu.rizon.net:+12345</code>)


6. You won't need to change the nick, and you can leave the channel parameter out. Hit Enter.
For example, if your BNC username is <code>JoeBob</code>, your BNC password is <code>p4ssw0rd</code>, and you have an account on the US BNC, log in like this:


[[File:RizonBNC_mibbit.png]]


For SSL: Change step 3 to 'rizonbnc.us.rizon.net:+12345'. If you don't know what SSL is, then use the normal address.
Note: Password would normally be starred out, it is only shown for demonstration purposes.


=====ChatZilla=====


If you have a EU BNC (all BNCs as of July 2010), use rizonbnc.eu.rizon.net:1234 as the address. EU SSL: rizonbnc.eu.rizon.net:+12345
# Go to ChatZilla > Preferences.
# Change the 'Nickname' field to your desired BNC nick. If you do not modify this setting it will change to that nickname as soon as  you connect to your BNC.
# Click OK.
# In the text bar below, type <code>/server rizonbnc.us.rizon.net:1234 user:pass</code>, and hit Enter.


For SSL: Change step 4 to <code>/sslserver rizonbnc.us.rizon.net:12345 user:pass</code>.


ChatZilla:
For EU BNCs: If you have a European BNC the address is <code>rizonbnc.eu.rizon.net</code>
 
 
1. Go to ChatZilla > Preferences.
 
2. Change the 'Nickname' field to your desired BNC nick. If you do not modify this setting it will change to that nickname as soon as
you connect to your BNC.
 
3. Click OK.
 
4. In the text bar below, type '/server rizonbnc.us.rizon.net:1234 USER:PASS', and hit Enter.
 
 
For SSL: Change step 4 to '/sslserver rizonbnc.us.rizon.net:12345 USER:PASS'. If you get an error about an invalid SSL certificate,
just add an exception to it and continue connecting.
 
 
If you have a European BNC the address is rizonbnc.eu.rizon.net.
 


You should be in, if you're not then you typed your user and password incorrectly, or you went to the incorrect server.
You should be in, if you're not then you typed your user and password incorrectly, or you went to the incorrect server.
Contributed by [[Kittie]] and [[darkex]]

Revision as of 13:55, 28 December 2017

A bouncer (BNC) is a service that:

  • lets you stay connected 24/7 on IRC, and
  • stores messages while you are offline.

Rizon offers this service for FREE, but the bouncer can only be connected to Rizon, not other networks.

Rules

  1. Use the bouncer at least once every 2 weeks.
  2. Do not advertise channels, flood or spam.
  3. Do not use /amsg or /ame (messages all channels).
  4. Follow network rules (/motd in your IRC client to view them).
  5. One BNC account per person.

Your BNC will be removed if a rule is broken.


Request instructions

  1. You must have a registered nick for at least 7 days.
  2. /join #RizonBNC
  3. Depending on where you live, /msg RizonBNC request EU or /msg RizonBNC request US
  4. Wait for the BNC to be manually approved.
  5. Once approved, you will receive a memo from MemoServ.
  6. Follow the instructions in the memo to connect to your BNC. (To check your memos, /ms read last)

You cannot switch between EU and US after your initial choice, and neither the ident or realname can be changed after your request has been approved.

Note to users connecting from Iran: Please request the EU instance, as you cannot connect to the US instance.

First connection

In a number of cases, users may not be able to get their login information when getting a RizonBNC for the first time, due to a bouncer coming online and taking their only nick, and the user is therefore left unable to get the memo with their login information. The standard solution is to group an alternate nick to get the memo, as follows:


Pick an alternate nick of your choice

  • /nick yournick_

Group to your original nick

  • /msg Nickserv group YourNick YourPassword

Read the memo, and get your information

  • /msg Memoserv read last


Your memo should look something like this:

-MemoServ- Memo 1 from RizonBNC (Oct 31 23:59:59 2013 MDT).  To delete, type: /msg MemoServ DEL 1
-MemoServ- It is with great pleasure that we inform you that your BNC application has been APPROVED. To log on to your BNC, connect to RizonBNC.us.rizon.net on port 1234 for non-SSL and port 12345 for SSL with the server password 'yournick:25p0ok1'. Thank you for flying Rizon!

You can then use your server/login credentials as shown below.

To replace auto-generated password with the one you desire, see Getting a new password.

Usage instructions

Instead of connecting to Rizon, you connect to the bouncer.


/server rizonbnc.LOCATION.rizon.net PORT USER:BNCPASSWORD

  • Replace LOCATION with either us or eu
  • Replace PORT with either 1234 for non-SSL, or +12345 for SSL.
  • Replace USER with your username.
  • Replace BNCPASSWORD with your BNC password.

(KVIrc users: Use the command /server -p=USER:BNCPASSWORD rizonbnc.LOCATION.rizon.net PORT)


Settings

See /msg *status HELP to view your available options.

Viewing messages from when you were offline

  • Auto away: The BNC will set your away status automatically. Read /msg *simple_away HELP to read about auto-away and its settings.
  • Private messages: Private messages you received while not connected to the BNC will automatically be sent to you when you connect to the BNC.
  • Channel messages: For each channel you want messages from, /msg *status SETBUFFER #channel 100 will send you the last 100 messages on the channel when you connect to the BNC.
    • You can set the buffer for all channels at once by using * as the channel, e.g. /msg *status SETBUFFER * 100
    • The maximum amount of lines you can set for a channel buffer is 1000.

Automatically identify with NickServ

You can use this module which automatically identifies you with NickServ, in case the connection to the network got lost and you rejoin with GuestXXXXX

Set your NickServ password:

  • /msg *nickserv SET password Yes, use the *.

Assistance

If you want to leave for >2 weeks, reapprove an inactive BNC, or anything else: /join #RizonBNC, ask, and wait until someone responds.

Getting a new password

When logged in to the BNC

  1. /join #RizonBNC
  2. /msg RizonBNC CHANGEPASS DesiredPasswordHere


When not logged in to the BNC, and your nickname is in use

  1. Group your current nick with your main one /msg NickServ GROUP MainNick Password
  2. /join #RizonBNC
  3. /msg RizonBNC CHANGEPASS DesiredPasswordHere
  4. Connect using your normal username and the new password to the server you were assigned to, e.g. UserName:DesiredPasswordHere

Errors while requesting

You can get several error messages after you tried to request a BNC. You can follow following intructions if you get those errors.

Your main nick is an invalid BNC username

Your main nick contains illegal characters (e.g. a pipe |) and therefore you can't request. To fix this, follow the instructions below:

Pick an alternate nick of your choice

  • /nick yournick_

Group to your original nick

  • /msg Nickserv group YourNick YourPassword

Change your mainnick

  • /msg NickServ set display yournick_

Get a code from an operator and request with said code

  • /msg RizonBNC request Code EU or /msg RizonBNC request Code US

BNC access on the go

If you want to access your BNC from a different computer that doesn't have IRC software installed...

Rizon Qchat
  1. Go to http://qchat.rizon.net
  2. Enter your nick and select either "RizonBNC US" or "RizonBNC EU" from list.
  3. In password field, enter user:password. (Note: Both the username and password are CaSe SeNsItIvE.)
  4. Click on connect!

For example, if your BNC username is JoeBob, your BNC password is p4ssw0rd, and you have an account on the EU BNC, log in like this:

RizonBNC qchat.png

Note: The password will be starred out on your computer, it is only shown here for demonstration purposes.

Mibbit
  1. Go to http://mibbit.com/chat/.
  2. Click on 'Server' and 'Auth'.
  3. Enter rizonbnc.us.rizon.net:1234 into the 'Server address' field.
  4. Change the dropdown from 'NickServ' to 'Pass'.
  5. Enter your RizonBNC password in the format user:pass.
  6. You won't need to change the nick, and you can leave the channel parameter out. Hit Enter.

For SSL: Change step 3 to rizonbnc.us.rizon.net:+12345 as the address. If you don't know what SSL is, then use the normal address.

For EU BNC: Change step 3 to rizonbnc.eu.rizon.net:1234 as the address. (For EU SSL: rizonbnc.eu.rizon.net:+12345)

For example, if your BNC username is JoeBob, your BNC password is p4ssw0rd, and you have an account on the US BNC, log in like this:

RizonBNC mibbit.png

Note: Password would normally be starred out, it is only shown for demonstration purposes.

ChatZilla
  1. Go to ChatZilla > Preferences.
  2. Change the 'Nickname' field to your desired BNC nick. If you do not modify this setting it will change to that nickname as soon as you connect to your BNC.
  3. Click OK.
  4. In the text bar below, type /server rizonbnc.us.rizon.net:1234 user:pass, and hit Enter.

For SSL: Change step 4 to /sslserver rizonbnc.us.rizon.net:12345 user:pass.

For EU BNCs: If you have a European BNC the address is rizonbnc.eu.rizon.net

You should be in, if you're not then you typed your user and password incorrectly, or you went to the incorrect server.