====Connecting to users using the Text Mode Client Interface====

You can control Freenet 0.7 using a command line interface, instead of using the main [[http://127.0.0.1:8888/ FProxy]] webpage. See the [[FreenetTMCI Text Mode Client Interface page]] for more information.

First, be sure that the Text Mode Client Interface is running. Once you have verified that it is, connect to it:

~- connect to the telnet interface to Freenet by typing this at the command line:

%%(bash)
telnet 127.0.0.1 2323
%%

~- type **CONNECT**: Hit enter and then copy and paste the ID of the node you want to connect to. (As mentioned above the ID is everything from "lastGoodVersion" to "End".) You should get a response from the node that ID was added. Remember, to connect to a node that node must also add your reference.

~- type **STATUS** again. You should now see your new added node/nodes and their state. If you're lucky you will see something like this:

%%(bash)
CONNECTED 24.30.37.118:11999 Dalm 0.9093123123143807 Fred,0.7,1.0,232 bias=1.0 reqs: pRO=1.0 (h=2) ins: pRO=0.0 (h=127)
%%


====See Also====

[[Freenet0Point7overLAN]] - Connecting to other nodes on a LAN
[[FirewallAndRouterIssues]] - Tips for solving Firewall and Router Issues
[[FirstTimersHandBook]] - Helpful guide if you are lost