How To connect to DALnet using SSL
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Below, are the steps on how to connect to DALnet using SSL.

mIRC users:
Download the latest mIRC version from www.mirc.com
Download the file http://www.mirc.com/downloads/openssl/openssl-0.9.8r-setup.exe and install it.
Make sure, you install in in c:\windows\system32 or in mIRC install directory.
Connect using /server swiftco.dal.net:+6697
Accept the certificate And, there you Go

Psybnc users:
Please, make sure you’re using the latest psybnc release before you proceed.
You should enable ssl from the menuconfig
make menuconfig
Under Compiling Options Modify:
SSL-Path: /usr/local/ssl You may need to consult with your provider for the correct path
SSL-SecLevel: Check Certs
make
Restart your psybnc process
Connect to psybnc as usual way
In psybnc, type /addserver S=valhall.dal.net:6697 And jump

XChat:
Open xchat.
From the network tab, click on DALnet, and then edit Check the box “Accept SSL Certificate”
Connect using /server krypt.dal.net +6697

IRSSI:
/set use_ssl on
/set ssl_verify on
/save
/connect -ssl punch.dal.net 6697

You may wanna connect to your favorite server, to do so, please refer to http://www.dal.net/servers/ for list of our servers.
KB #189
Category: Frequently Asked Questions
Added by: Yoba
Added on: 14/05/2010 18:46
Last updated by: Yoba
Last updated on: 19/06/2011 17:04
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