====== How to setup Outpost PMM using telnet to connect to BPQ BBS ======

===== Use case =====
I wanted to connect to my local BBS via telnet to download bulletins and send mail.

===== Prerequisites ==== 

  - Download and install Outpost from [[https://www.outpostpm.org/index.php|https://www.outpostpm.org/index.php]]
  - Create telnet user in your telnet port configuration. User must be your callsign, the same as your BBS call.
<code>
PORT
   PORTNUM=1                                     ; Port number
   ID=Telnet Server                              ; PORTS command text
   DRIVER=TELNET                                 ; TCP/IP connection
   .
   .
   .
   USER=EI5IYB,somepassword,EI5IYB,BBS           ; BBS user
ENDPORT
</code>

===== Setup Outpost ====

==== Station Identification ====

When Outpost starts to the first time, it will show the ''Station Identification'' window.\\
Add your callsign and name and click ''OK''

{{:packet:outpost_station_id.png?400|}}

The Outpost will close.

==== Setup Interface ====

From ''Setup'' menu select ''Interfaces...''

Click ''New''

Populate ''IF Name''

Select ''Telnet'' as the interface

Click ''Telnet'' tab

Configure the ''Telnet server''

{{:packet:outpost_telnet.png?400|}}

''Remote Host:'' is the IP address of the machine where BPQ runs\\
''Remote Port:'' is ''TCPPORT=8010'' in the BPS telnet port configuration\\

It is very important that ''Logon Prompts'' match the BPQ telnet port configuration
<code>
LOGINPROMPT=user:                             ; Telnet login prompt
PASSWORDPROMPT=password:
</code>

==== BBS ====

From ''Setup'' menu select ''BBS...''

Click ''New''

Populate ''Friendly'' with user friendly name for BBS

Populate ''Connect Name:'' with your BBS call and SSID as specified in BPQ Applications ''APPLICATION 1,BBS,,EI5IYB-1,VSTBBS,255           ; BBS Application''

Click ''Set/Get TNC'' button

''Device setup'' window with telnet TNC will show

Click ''OK''

{{:packet:outpost_bbs.png?400|}}

Select ''Retrieving'' tab and select options

{{:packet:outpost_bbs_options.png?400|}}

Select ''Path'' tab in ''Define a new BBS'' current window

Select ''Direct to BBS''

Click ''OK'' window will close

{{:packet:outpost_bbs_path.png?400|}}

==== BBS Logins ====

From ''Setup'' menu select ''Starion ID...''

In ''Station ID'' window select ''BBS Logins'' and click ''New''

Select the ''BBS Name:'' from the dropdown

Populate ''User Logon:'' ''EI5IYB'' and ''User/Connect'' ''somepassword'' with the BPQ telnet user you defined ''USER=EI5IYB,somepassword,EI5IYB,BBS  ; BBS user''

Click ''Apply''

Now you should see your new login in the list, like so:

{{:packet:outpost_bbs_logins_done.png?400|}}


==== Sending and Receiving ====

Click ''Send/Receive'' button

A window that shows your connection will open. If there are any bulletins or mail to retrieve, it will show in the Outpost when finished.

{{:packet:outpost_send_receive.png?400|}}

More information is available from Outpost documentation page https://www.outpostpm.org/index.php?content=docs