IRC Help

[RonemX]

I apologize if there is another thread concerning this, but I tried a forum search and could not narrow anything down.

I have never used IRC before and figured I'd start with the Java applet provided by this site. Unfortunately, no matter what server I choose, it just keeps telling me it's unable to connect.

I have my computer hooked up at college in a dorm. Is there something I am supposed to set up first? Ports to open, firewalls to pass? Or am I just completely doing it all wrong?

Thanks for any help.

[Secret Agent Man]

Some colleges block the popular IRC ports (6666 and 6667) for security reasons. I ran into the same problem when I first moved in. Try connecting to fl.enterthegame.com:6668 (it's what I use to connect while at college).

[RonemX]

.net = not correct server.

Thanks for your input though.

I was, in fact, doing it all wrong. ;-)