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This page is still under construction while the new client is being finalised. Pictures will be added soon.
 
This page is still under construction while the new client is being finalised. Pictures will be added soon.
  
Step 1 - Download the new CTWUG WugDC++ Client version 3.0 from here and install by following the on-screen instructions.
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'''Step 1 - Download the Client'''<br>
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Download the new CTWUG WugDC++ Client version 3.0 from here and install by following the on-screen instructions.
  
Step 2 - Open the Client. Upon first run you should be taken to the Preferences window automatically. If you are not, you can access it via the Tools -> Preferences menu, the Preferences toolbar button (first one on the left), or by pressing Ctrl+O.
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'''Step 2 - Run the Client'''<br>
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Upon first run you should be taken to the Preferences window automatically.<br>
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If you are not, you can access it via the Tools -> Preferences menu, the Preferences toolbar button (first one on the left), or by pressing Ctrl+O.
  
Step 3 - There are a number of settings that can be changed to customise WugDC++ to your liking. The important ones are as follows:
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'''Step 3 - Settings'''<br>
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There are a number of settings that can be changed to customise WugDC++ to your liking. The important ones are as follows:
  
Personal Page
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Personal Page<br>
 
Nick: Your CTWUG nickname
 
Nick: Your CTWUG nickname
  
Connection Page -> Connection Tab
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Connection Page -> Connection Tab<br>
Incoming Connections: Firewall with Port Forwarding is the best choice for the majority of wuggers, but you may need to edit this in a few cases.
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Incoming Connections: Firewall with Port Forwarding is the best choice for the majority of wuggers, but you may need to edit this in a few cases.<br>
 
WUG PC IP: The WUG IP address of the PC you are currently setting up.
 
WUG PC IP: The WUG IP address of the PC you are currently setting up.
  
Downloads Page -> Downloads Tab
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Downloads Page -> Downloads Tab<br>
Download Directory: The directory where you want to store files downloaded via WugDC++
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Download Directory: The directory where you want to store files downloaded via WugDC++<br>
 
Incomplete Directory: The directory where WugDC++ will store incomplete downloads before moving them to your download directory (can be disabled)
 
Incomplete Directory: The directory where WugDC++ will store incomplete downloads before moving them to your download directory (can be disabled)
  
Sharing Page -> Basic Tab
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Sharing Page -> Basic Tab<br>
 
Select the folders you would like to share with WugDC++
 
Select the folders you would like to share with WugDC++
  
Step 4 - Add the CTWUG DC Hub by opening your Favourite Hubs page under the Hubs -> Favourite Hubs menu, the Favourite Hubs toolbar button (fifth from the left), or by pressing Ctrl+H. Use the Add New button on the bottom left to add a new hub.
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'''Step 4 - Add the CTWUG DC Hub'''<br>
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Open your Favourite Hubs page via the Hubs -> Favourite Hubs menu, the Favourite Hubs toolbar button (fifth from the left), or by pressing Ctrl+H.<br>
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Use the Add New button on the bottom left to add a new hub.
  
Step 5 - The majority of the CTWUG DC Hub details have already been pre-configured, and you only need to fill in the following:
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'''Step 5 - Configure the Hub'''<br>
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The majority of the CTWUG DC Hub details have already been pre-configured, and you only need to fill in the following:
  
Identification -> Nick: Your DC username
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Identification -> Nick: Your DC username<br>
 
Identification -> Password: Your DC password
 
Identification -> Password: Your DC password
  
Step 6 - Once the hub has been added to the list, simply double-click on it (or right-click and Connect) to join the CTWUG DC Network.
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'''Step 6 - Join the Hub'''<br>
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Once the hub has been added to the list, simply double-click on it (or right-click and Connect) to join the CTWUG DC Network.
  
 
Step 7 - Enjoy!
 
Step 7 - Enjoy!

Revision as of 17:58, 5 May 2012

Warning48.png ATTENTION!

  • To ensure total connectability with WugDC++, it is required that your PC's and RB IP's each has a DNS domain name. More on how to set this up here: How to setup your own DNS on WiND

This page is still under construction while the new client is being finalised. Pictures will be added soon.

Step 1 - Download the Client
Download the new CTWUG WugDC++ Client version 3.0 from here and install by following the on-screen instructions.

Step 2 - Run the Client
Upon first run you should be taken to the Preferences window automatically.
If you are not, you can access it via the Tools -> Preferences menu, the Preferences toolbar button (first one on the left), or by pressing Ctrl+O.

Step 3 - Settings
There are a number of settings that can be changed to customise WugDC++ to your liking. The important ones are as follows:

Personal Page
Nick: Your CTWUG nickname

Connection Page -> Connection Tab
Incoming Connections: Firewall with Port Forwarding is the best choice for the majority of wuggers, but you may need to edit this in a few cases.
WUG PC IP: The WUG IP address of the PC you are currently setting up.

Downloads Page -> Downloads Tab
Download Directory: The directory where you want to store files downloaded via WugDC++
Incomplete Directory: The directory where WugDC++ will store incomplete downloads before moving them to your download directory (can be disabled)

Sharing Page -> Basic Tab
Select the folders you would like to share with WugDC++

Step 4 - Add the CTWUG DC Hub
Open your Favourite Hubs page via the Hubs -> Favourite Hubs menu, the Favourite Hubs toolbar button (fifth from the left), or by pressing Ctrl+H.
Use the Add New button on the bottom left to add a new hub.

Step 5 - Configure the Hub
The majority of the CTWUG DC Hub details have already been pre-configured, and you only need to fill in the following:

Identification -> Nick: Your DC username
Identification -> Password: Your DC password

Step 6 - Join the Hub
Once the hub has been added to the list, simply double-click on it (or right-click and Connect) to join the CTWUG DC Network.

Step 7 - Enjoy!