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====What is a "BNC"?====
==RizonBNC==


BNC is an IRC Bouncer that stays connected 24/7 on IRC, and has the ability to store messages while you are offline.
A "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?====
===Requirements===


No, you do not have to pay for it. Rizon offers this service for FREE.
# You must have a registered nick for at least 14 days.
# You must use the bouncer at least once every 2 weeks, otherwise it will be deleted.


===Rules===


====What are the requirements for an application?====
# Do not advertise channels, flood or spam, doing so will result in removal of your BNC.
# Do not use <code>/amsg</code> or <code>/ame</code> (messages all channels), we don't want to see your messages.
# Normal network rules apply (<code>/motd</code> in your IRC client to view them). Breaking them will result in removal of your BNC and possibly other repercussions.


You need to have a registered nick for at least 14 days.


 
==Request instructions==
====Can I have a bouncer even if I don't connect to it at all?====
 
No, bouncers that are inactive for more than 2 weeks will be deleted.
 
 
====Can I have your bouncer connect on another network/server?====
 
No, we provide this service for Rizon ONLY.
 
 
====How can I request a bouncer account?====


# <code>/join #RizonBNC</code>
# <code>/join #RizonBNC</code>
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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, <code>/ms read last</code>)
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, <code>/ms read last</code>)


''Note: Choose either EU or US, whichever is best for you, or leave it blank for automatic assignment.''
''Note: Choose either EU or US, whichever is best for you, or leave it blank for automatic assignment. ''


'''''You cannot switch servers once you have chosen one!'''''


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


Instead of connecting on the IRC network, you'll have to connect to the server that has the bouncer installed on a certain port.
==Usage instructions==


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:
''Instead of connecting to Rizon, you connect to the bouncer.''
 
Servers:
* US: rizonbnc.us.rizon.net
* EU: rizonbnc.eu.rizon.net
 
Ports (on both servers):
* Normal: 1234
* SSL: 12345
 
For example, connecting to the US bouncer without SSL with username "user1" and password "secretpass":


<code>/server rizonbnc.us.rizon.net 1234 user1:secretpass</code>
<code>/server rizonbnc.us.rizon.net 1234 user1:secretpass</code>
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(That works for mIRC at least, other clients may have <code>/server</code> replaced with something else.).
(That works for mIRC at least, other clients may have <code>/server</code> replaced with something else.).


''Note 1: if you wish to use SSL, use port 12345.''
===Settings===
 
''Note2: If you have been assigned to EU server, then use rizonbnc.eu.rizon.net instead.''


You can change account settings through http://rizonbnc.us.rizon.net:1234 (or <code>.eu.</code> depending on your server). Or, you can do it through <code>/znc help</code> to view your available options.


====How can I read/disable/enable the away message logger?====
===Away message logger===


See <code>/msg *away help</code>  Yes, use the <code>*</code>.
See <code>/msg *away help</code>  Yes, use the <code>*</code>.


===Viewing old channel messages on connect===


====Can I see what has been said in a channel while I was not connected?====
You need to set a buffer for playback for each channel.
 
Yes, you only have to set a buffer for playback for each channel. <code>/msg *status setbuffer #channel 100</code> makes the BNC display you the last 100 messages on the channel upon connect.
 
 
====I need help with my BNC!====
 
<code>/join #RizonBNC</code>, ask, and wait until someone responds.
 


====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?====
<code>/msg *status setbuffer #channel 100</code> makes the BNC display you the last 100 messages on the channel upon connect.


<code>/join #RizonBNC</code> and explain your situation.


==Assistance==


====My BNC was previously approved but it's rejected because of inactivity. How do I get it back?====
===Forgot password / don't have info===
 
Ask one of the ops to re-approve your BNC. It is at their discretion whether to re-enable your BNC or not.
 
 
====How to change my account settings?====
 
http://RizonBNC.us.Rizon.net:1234 or you can do it through <code>/znc help</code> to view your available options.
 
''Note: Use the EU server mentioned above if you are assigned on EU one.''
 
 
====I forgot my account password or didn't receive my info at all=====


* If your nick isn't being used by the BNC, identify, <code>/join #rizonbnc</code>, and:
<code>/msg RizonBNC changepass desired_pass_here</code> and then connect using your normal username and new pass to the server you were assigned to.
<code>/msg RizonBNC changepass desired_pass_here</code> and then connect using your normal username and new pass to the server you were assigned to.
* If your nick is being used by the BNC, group your current nick with your main one with <code>/msg NickServ GROUP main_nick password</code>, and then follow the previous instructions.


''Note: In order to change password, you must be logged into your nick and to have joined <code>#rizonbnc</code>. Username and password are case-sensitive.''
===Planned leave for >2 weeks===


If you want an exception, <code>/join #RizonBNC</code> and explain your situation.


====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!====
===Re-approving an inactive BNC===


You can simply group your nick with your main one, and use the changepass command. To group use <code>/msg NickServ group main_nick password</code>
You must ask one of the ops to re-approve your BNC. It is at their discretion whether to re-enable your BNC or not.


===Other questions===


====I don't want to be on the E.U. server, I want to use the U.S. one!====
<code>/join #RizonBNC</code>, ask, and wait until someone responds.
 
No moving.




====Is there anything else I should know about BNC?====


Keep in mind these very important rules:
* Do not advertise channels, flood or spam, doing so will result in removal of your BNC.
* Do not use <code>/amsg</code> or <code>/ame</code> (messages all channels), we don't want to see your messages.
* Normal network rules apply (<code>/motd</code> in your IRC client to view them). Breaking them will result in removal of your BNC and possibly other repercussions.


==BNC access on the go==


====How can I join my RizonBNC on the go?====


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 Rizon from qchat @ http://webchat.rizon.net
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 Rizon from qchat @ http://webchat.rizon.net

Revision as of 01:51, 11 August 2011

RizonBNC

A "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.

Requirements

  1. You must have a registered nick for at least 14 days.
  2. You must use the bouncer at least once every 2 weeks, otherwise it will be deleted.

Rules

  1. Do not advertise channels, flood or spam, doing so will result in removal of your BNC.
  2. Do not use /amsg or /ame (messages all channels), we don't want to see your messages.
  3. 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.


Request instructions

  1. /join #RizonBNC
  2. /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.

You cannot switch servers once you have chosen one!


Usage instructions

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

Servers:

  • US: rizonbnc.us.rizon.net
  • EU: rizonbnc.eu.rizon.net

Ports (on both servers):

  • Normal: 1234
  • SSL: 12345

For example, connecting to the US bouncer without SSL with username "user1" and password "secretpass":

/server rizonbnc.us.rizon.net 1234 user1:secretpass

(That works for mIRC at least, other clients may have /server replaced with something else.).

Settings

You can change account settings through http://rizonbnc.us.rizon.net:1234 (or .eu. depending on your server). Or, you can do it through /znc help to view your available options.

Away message logger

See /msg *away help Yes, use the *.

Viewing old channel messages on connect

You need to set a buffer for playback for each channel.

/msg *status setbuffer #channel 100 makes the BNC display you the last 100 messages on the channel upon connect.


Assistance

Forgot password / don't have info

  • If your nick isn't being used by the BNC, identify, /join #rizonbnc, and:

/msg RizonBNC changepass desired_pass_here and then connect using your normal username and new pass to the server you were assigned to.

  • If your nick is being used by the BNC, group your current nick with your main one with /msg NickServ GROUP main_nick password, and then follow the previous instructions.

Planned leave for >2 weeks

If you want an exception, /join #RizonBNC and explain your situation.

Re-approving an inactive BNC

You must ask one of the ops to re-approve your BNC. It is at their discretion whether to re-enable your BNC or not.

Other questions

/join #RizonBNC, ask, and wait until someone responds.



BNC access on the go

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 Rizon from qchat @ http://webchat.rizon.net

You can also CAN access it from Mibbit or ChatZilla if you choose however users have been reporting problems with Mibbit lately.

If you're out and about and do have an accessible client installed on the computer, issue

/server rizonbnc.us.rizon.net 1234 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 the USER:PASS your login details specified in your BNC application memo.

Rizon Qchat
  1. Go to http://webchat.rizon.net
  2. Enter your nick and select either "RizonBNC US" or "RizonBNC EU" from list.
  3. In password field, enter user:password.
    • If username is bnc_ and password is mypassword, it should be bnc_:mypassword
  4. Click on connect!
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'. If you don't know what SSL is, then use the normal address.

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

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'. 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.


Contributed by Kittie and darkex