Accessing the AMX BBS
About Worldgroup Manager
Worldgroup Manager is a Windows application designed to provide an intuitive, graphical user
interface to the AMX BBS. The software is easily installed on your PC from the Control Disc.
Installing Worldgroup Manager
Find the folder (directory) named WorldGrp on the Control Disc. Inside you will find the file,
SETUP.EXE. Run this program and follow/answer the prompts to install the program.
Adding the AMX BBS to the Worldgroup Manager:
1. Start the Worldgroup Manager program.
2. To create a new online service item:
a. Under the File menu, select New.
b. In the New dialog, click on Online Service item.
c. Click on OK.
3. Set up the AMX BBS in the Online Service Properties dialog for dial-up (modem) connection.
a. Type AMX BBS in the name field
b. Click Modem in the How to Connect section
c. Enter (972) 9Ø7-2884 in the Phone Number field. If you need to use some access number,
d. Click on Settings. This is where you set up your modem.
e. Click on the com port your modem is attached to. If you aren't sure which port your modem
f. Select your modem from the list. If you don't see your specific modem model, choose one
g. Click on Options. Make sure Lock Modem Speed is unchecked. You may also wish to
h. Click OK to close the Modem Settings dialog
i. Enter your user information in the How to Log On section:
4. If you have an account on the AMX BBS:
a. Uncheck Log on as new user
b. Enter your AMX BBS user name in the User ID field
c. Enter your AMX BBS password in the Password field
5. If this is the first time you've logged on the AMX BBS:
Axcess Programming Language
like 9, make sure you enter it before the phone number. Also, make sure you include the
long distance access code if you are not in Dallas, TX.
is attached to, contact your MIS manager or the place you bought your computer from.
AMX cannot support computer issues.
of the generic modems. These will usually work.
select the maximum baud rate your modem is capable of in the Baud Rate section. Click
OK to close the dialog.
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