1360 !ERROR 48 binding Telnet Server socket to port 23: Only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network address/port) is normally permitted.
6/13 02:30:23p 1360 Will retry in 15 seconds (1 of 2)

0836 !ERROR 48 binding Telnet Server socket: Only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network address/port) is normally permitted.
6/13 02:31:23p Terminal Server !ERROR[x4] in main.cpp line 3627 (sbbs_t::init) checking "COMSPEC environment variable" access=0
6/13 02:31:23p !BBS initialization failed
6/13 02:31:23p Terminal Server thread terminating

MrSteve

Re: bbs install help
By: Mrsteve to All on Fri Jun 13 2025 11:38 am

1360 !ERROR 48 binding Telnet Server socket to port 23: Only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network address/port) is normally permitted.
6/13 02:30:23p 1360 Will retry in 15 seconds (1 of 2)

0836 !ERROR 48 binding Telnet Server socket: Only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network address/port) is normally permitted.

See https://wiki.synchro.net/faq:tcpip#bind

6/13 02:31:23p Terminal Server !ERROR[x4] in main.cpp line 3627 (sbbs_t::init) checking "COMSPEC environment variable" access=0

Sounds like your Windows environment is missing the 'COMSPEC' environment variable, which is normally set by default by the OS.

Also, this is the wrong message area to ask Synchronet support questions. See https://wiki.synchro.net/howto:support for details.
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Re: bbs install help
By: Digital Man to Mrsteve on Fri Jun 13 2025 05:32 pm

1360 !ERROR 48 binding Telnet Server socket to port 23: Only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network
address/port) is normally permitted.
6/13 02:30:23p 1360 Will retry in 15 seconds (1 of 2)

0836 !ERROR 48 binding Telnet Server socket: Only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network

the one useage was the sbbs nt services....
?

Re: bbs install help
By: Mrsteve to Digital Man on Fri Jun 13 2025 06:14 pm

Re: bbs install help
By: Digital Man to Mrsteve on Fri Jun 13 2025 05:32 pm

1360 !ERROR 48 binding Telnet Server socket to port 23: Only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network address/port) is normally permitted.
6/13 02:30:23p 1360 Will retry in 15 seconds (1 of 2)

0836 !ERROR 48 binding Telnet Server socket: Only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network

the one useage was the sbbs nt services....
?

Is that a question?
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digital man (rob)

This Is Spinal Tap quote #35:
Jeanine Pettibone: You don't do heavy metal in Dubly, you know.
Norco, CA WX: 77.4°F, 56.0% humidity, 5 mph W wind, 0.00 inches rain/24hrs

Re: bbs install help
By: Digital Man to Mrsteve on Fri Jun 13 2025 06:19 pm

Re: bbs install help
By: Mrsteve to Digital Man on Fri Jun 13 2025 06:14 pm

Re: bbs install help

(protocol/network address/port) is normally permitted.
6/13 02:30:23p 1360 Will retry in 15 seconds (1 of 2)

0836 !ERROR 48 binding Telnet Server socket: Only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network

the one useage was the sbbs nt services....
?

Is that a question?

pthread_mutex_unlock(&nodefile_mutex);
errormsg(WHERE, ERR_OPEN, "nodefile", cfg.node_num);
return false;
this is line in main.cpp
------------------------------------line 3627

if ((nodefile = opennodedat(&cfg)) == -1) {
pthread_mutex_unlock(&nodefile_mutex);
errormsg(WHERE, ERR_OPEN, "nodefile", cfg.node_num);
return false;

okay.. my comspec is correct. C:\>echo %COMSPEC%
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe

okay..

main.cpp issue is --
Verify file integrity: Ensure that Synchronet's files are intact and uncorrupted.
Configuration issues: Problems with Synchronet's configuration files (e.g., incorrect path settings, invalid settings for external programs).
Missing or corrupted files: Some necessary files for Synchronet's initialization might be missing or corrupted.
Resource allocation issues: Problems allocating memory or other system resources during initialization.
External dependencies: Synchronet might rely on external programs or libraries that are not correctly installed or configured.
Permissions problems: Insufficient file permissions might prevent Synchronet from accessing necessary resources during initialization
--------

Examine the Synchronet log files: These logs often contain detailed information about the error.
Review your recent changes: If you made changes, revert them and try again. Check your Synchronet configuration: Ensure all settings are correct and dependencies are met.
Verify file integrity: Ensure that Synchronet's files are intact and uncorrupted.
Check for required dependencies: Make sure all necessary external programs and libraries are installed and configured correctly.
Verify file permissions: Ensure that Synchronet has the required permissions to access files and resources.
Consult the Synchronet documentation or community forums: Look for similar issues or seek help from the community.
-----

freshly installed system in i5 win10pro - stopped Anti-virus with open firewall

3:16p Starting NT Service: Synchronet Terminal Server
6/13 07:03:16p Synchronet Terminal Server Version 3.20d
6/13 07:03:16p Compiled master/500ef7050 Mar 03 2025 22:14 with MSC 1942
6/13 07:03:16p Initializing on Fri Jun 13 19:03:16 2025 with options: 1022
6/13 07:03:16p Loading configuration files from C:\sbbs\ctrl\
6/13 07:03:16p Verifying/creating data directories
6/13 07:03:16p Verifying/creating node directories
6/13 07:03:16p Telnet Server listening on socket 0.0.0.0 port 23
6/13 07:03:16p Telnet Server listening on socket :: port 23
6/13 07:03:16p RLogin Server listening on socket 0.0.0.0 port 513
6/13 07:03:16p RLogin Server listening on socket :: port 513
6/13 07:03:17p SSH Server listening on socket 0.0.0.0 port 22
6/13 07:03:17p SSH Server listening on socket :: port 22
6/13 07:03:17p Terminal Server !ERROR in main.cpp line 3627 (sbbs_t::init) checking "COMSPEC environment variable" access=0
6/13 07:03:17p !BBS initialization failed
6/13 07:03:17p Terminal Server thread terminating

???

Re: bbs install help
By: Mrsteve to Digital Man on Fri Jun 13 2025 07:04 pm

Re: bbs install help
By: Digital Man to Mrsteve on Fri Jun 13 2025 06:19 pm

Re: bbs install help
By: Mrsteve to Digital Man on Fri Jun 13 2025 06:14 pm

Re: bbs install help

(protocol/network address/port) is normally permitted.
6/13 02:30:23p 1360 Will retry in 15 seconds (1 of 2)

0836 !ERROR 48 binding Telnet Server socket: Only one usage of each socket address (protocol/network

the one useage was the sbbs nt services....
?

Is that a question?

pthread_mutex_unlock(&nodefile_mutex);
errormsg(WHERE, ERR_OPEN, "nodefile", cfg.node_num);
return false;
this is line in main.cpp
------------------------------------line 3627

if ((nodefile = opennodedat(&cfg)) == -1) {
pthread_mutex_unlock(&nodefile_mutex);
errormsg(WHERE, ERR_OPEN, "nodefile", cfg.node_num);
return false;

okay.. my comspec is correct. C:\>echo %COMSPEC% C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe

okay..

main.cpp issue is --
Verify file integrity: Ensure that Synchronet's files are intact and uncorrupted.
Configuration issues: Problems with Synchronet's configuration files (e.g., incorrect path settings, invalid settings for external programs).
Missing or corrupted files: Some necessary files for Synchronet's initialization might be missing or corrupted. Resource allocation issues: Problems allocating memory or other system resources during initialization. External dependencies: Synchronet might rely on external programs or libraries that are not correctly installed or configured.
Permissions problems: Insufficient file permissions might prevent Synchronet from accessing necessary resources during initialization
--------

Examine the Synchronet log files: These logs often contain detailed information about the error.
Review your recent changes: If you made changes, revert them and try again. Check your Synchronet configuration: Ensure all settings are correct and dependencies are met.
Verify file integrity: Ensure that Synchronet's files are intact and uncorrupted.
Check for required dependencies: Make sure all necessary external programs and libraries are installed and configured correctly.
Verify file permissions: Ensure that Synchronet has the required permissions to access files and resources.
Consult the Synchronet documentation or community forums: Look for similar issues or seek help from the community. -----

freshly installed system in i5 win10pro - stopped Anti-virus with open firewall

3:16p Starting NT Service: Synchronet Terminal Server
6/13 07:03:16p Synchronet Terminal Server Version 3.20d
6/13 07:03:16p Compiled master/500ef7050 Mar 03 2025 22:14 with MSC 1942
6/13 07:03:16p Initializing on Fri Jun 13 19:03:16 2025 with options: 1022
6/13 07:03:16p Loading configuration files from C:\sbbs\ctrl\
6/13 07:03:16p Verifying/creating data directories
6/13 07:03:16p Verifying/creating node directories
6/13 07:03:16p Telnet Server listening on socket 0.0.0.0 port 23
6/13 07:03:16p Telnet Server listening on socket :: port 23
6/13 07:03:16p RLogin Server listening on socket 0.0.0.0 port 513
6/13 07:03:16p RLogin Server listening on socket :: port 513
6/13 07:03:17p SSH Server listening on socket 0.0.0.0 port 22
6/13 07:03:17p SSH Server listening on socket :: port 22
6/13 07:03:17p Terminal Server !ERROR in main.cpp line 3627 (sbbs_t::init) checking "COMSPEC environment variable" access=0
6/13 07:03:17p !BBS initialization failed
6/13 07:03:17p Terminal Server thread terminating

???

Try uninstalling the NT service and just run sbbsctrl.exe instead.
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digital man (rob)

Steven Wright quote #29:
To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research. Norco, CA WX: 60.3°F, 90.0% humidity, 1 mph W wind, 0.00 inches rain/24hrs

Re: bbs install help
By: Digital Man to Mrsteve on Sat Jun 14 2025 12:35 am

Re: bbs install help
By: Mrsteve to Digital Man on Fri Jun 13 2025 07:04 pm

Will do ***
Also having this router problem where 127.0.0.1 23 wont telnet into bbs.
I got WWIV to WFC wait for call. But, I rather put up Your bbs.
got port forwarded a bit ago, but not connecting to internal wwiv.

Would like a cloudflaire or dyndns cloud host forward for the telnet.
MrSteve

Re: bbs install help
By: Mrsteve to Digital Man on Sun Jun 15 2025 06:09 pm

Re: bbs install help
By: Digital Man to Mrsteve on Sat Jun 14 2025 12:35 am

Re: bbs install help
By: Mrsteve to Digital Man on Fri Jun 13 2025 07:04 pm

Will do ***
Also having this router problem where 127.0.0.1 23 wont telnet into bbs.
I got WWIV to WFC wait for call. But, I rather put up Your bbs.
got port forwarded a bit ago, but not connecting to internal wwiv.

Would like a cloudflaire or dyndns cloud host forward for the telnet.

Sure. Again, this is the wrong message area for Synchronet support: https://wiki.synchro.net/howto:support
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digital man (rob)

Sling Blade quote #10:
Morris: I stand on the hill, not for thrill, but for the breath of a fresh kill Norco, CA WX: 79.7°F, 52.0% humidity, 4 mph WNW wind, 0.00 inches rain/24hrs

Re: bbs install help
By: Digital Man to Mrsteve on Sun Jun 15 2025 08:28 pm

Re: bbs install help
By: Mrsteve to Digital Man on Sun Jun 15 2025 06:09 pm

Re: bbs install help
By: Digital Man to Mrsteve on Sat Jun 14 2025 12:35 am

Re: bbs install help
By: Mrsteve to Digital Man on Fri Jun 13 2025 07:04 pm

Will do ***
Also having this router problem where 127.0.0.1 23 wont telnet into bbs.
I got WWIV to WFC wait for call. But, I rather put up Your bbs.
got port forwarded a bit ago, but not connecting to internal wwiv.

Would like a cloudflaire or dyndns cloud host forward for the telnet.

Sure. Again, this is the wrong message area for Synchronet support: https://wiki.synchro.net/howto:support

Not sure who wrote the 127.0.0.1 IP address (localhost) up there, but I suspect it might be MrSteve. If so, this is a networking issue that is not related to your router and nothing that Cloudflare or DynDNS could help you with.

If you're not familiar with IP Networking, you might want to start by looking into that a little further by googling "localhost" or "127.0.0.1".

Briefly though, the localhost address refers to the internal only IP address of the host machine itself. As an example, to connect to your BBS running in a virtual machine on your laptop (as an example), you would have to be trying to telnet to your virtual machine BBS, from your virtual machine BBS client
virtual machine, and it would need to be running/listening on port 23 (as per your example anyway).

I hope that little primer is helpful, to whomever referenced it in the message above.

BTW... nice documentation in the howto:support wiki article Digital Man! Thanks!

<-- Hunt