92 Mlink
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This article is from the Amiga Networking FAQ, by Richard Norman with numerous contributions by others.
92 Mlink
Mlink
Shell account users can also access the internet using Mlink which is available on Aminet .
It is like TIA in that it is a one way glass. You can see out, but no one can see in. This is because your machine's IP address is not being used by Mlink. Instead Mlink uses your provider's host's IP address, and then relays the results to your Amiga.
You can ftp, telnet, or Mosaic out, but no one can ftp, telnet, or Mosaic to your Amiga because you do not have an address.
Although your service provider misses out on the extra revenue of selling you a SLIP or PPP account, they don't have to provide you with an IP address. You will need to check with your provider to see if they allow you to use MLink or TIA under your shell account.
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