SeXyKitty's mIRC v5.5 Configuration Page ::

The Zuh IRC Network has strived to create a place to chat that is both friendly and allows users to choose a style to chat in that they feel comfortable using. With that in mind I feel it is a great place for anyone to get together and chat.

This is only a Set-up Guide to get you on the Zuh Network. For more advanced features follow the link below to CHaiNS mIRC v5.5 Tutorial.

A 12 Step Guide to Download, Install & Setup mIRC v5.5
(Complete with Screen Captures)

1. Download mIRC from http://www.mirc.com

2. When download has completed run setup and make sure it installs to c:\mirc

3. When done open and run mIRC. A shortcut should be in your start menu / programs.

4. A box with a picture of the author will show.
In the bottom right of that window theres a white box with a check mark in it.
Click it to remove the check mark and click the x in the top right corner to close it.
This will prevent that annoying message from showing each time you start and run mIRC.

View screen capture of 'About' window

5. As soon as you close that another window will pop up with "mIRC Options" in the title bar.

6. Connect Settings       View screen capture of 'Connect' window
 
[Connect]
  • Click the drop down Server list & scroll to the very bottom. You will see ZUHnet.

  • Fill in your Full Name. (only shows if someone does /whois nick)

  • Fill in your E-Mail Adress. (only shows in a /finger nick)

  • Fill in the first Nickname you want to use.

  • Put in an Alternative incase that one is taken.

  • You do not have to but I always check the "Invisible mode"..all this means is that if someone other than an oper does a /who #channel they wont see your name listed cuz your invisible.

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    7. Options Settings       View screen capture of 'Option' window
     
    [Connect]
  • Configure this how ever your prefer. My options goes like this ::

  • Check beside "Connect on startup

  • Check beside "Reconnect on disconnection

  • NO check beside "Pop up setup dialog on startup"

  • NO check beside "Move server to top of list on connect"

  • In the connection failure, I check retry. This just automatically sets the client to start attempting to reconnect to the network your on if you loose your connection for some reason.

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    8. Local Info Settings       View screen capture of 'Local Info' window
     
    [Connect]
  • Configure this how ever your prefer. My info goes like this ::

  • Local Host Selected

  • Server Selected

  • The 'Local Host' & 'IP Address' will automatically fill itself when you connect.

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    9. Identd Settings       View screen capture of 'Identd' window
     
    [Connect]
  • User ID is usually at this point defaulted to what you put in for your email before the @

  • System will by default say 'UNIX'. Feel free to enter your Operating System.

  • Port is defaulted at 113.

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    10. Ignore the "Firewall" Option and Click OK.

    11. Click on Tools and go to Font. I recomend switching to 'Arial'. If not you start with a default font of 'Fixedsys' which is rather ugly to read. (Opinion Only).

    12. Once connected to the network a 'Channel' window will pop up while you see all kinds of stuff flying by in your "Status Window"

    View screen capture of Status window

    There is an option at the bottom says "Pop up folder on connect" Uncheck this if you prefer not to see it.

    View screen capture of Channel window

    If you dont just type /list (to see a listing of channels) or /join #any_channel_name (to open a room you desire or join one that is already open) in the "Status window" upon connecting.