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SPARK INSTANT MESSENGER Q & A |
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| Q1. Why is my account
not working? A1. Because it was not
setup according to the username rules found on the main Spark page. Please go
back to the registration section and re-create your account name.
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| Q2.
I have setup multiple
account names, which do I use and What happens to the others? A2. You will use the
account name that is setup as Firstname_Lastname format. The additional
accounts will be deleted.
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Someone else has
already taken my name what do I use as the login name? A3. If their is some one else
with your first and last name and you do not have a middle initial you can add
to the beginning of your last name, then create your own username and email the
technology services help desk at
HELP@mdjonline.com so that the account is not deleted.
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Q4. How do I remove
the history from the main chat window?
A4. Go to the the
main tool bar in Spark and click on Spark >Preference >checkmark
Disable Chat History or
CLICK HERE for
PDF instructions |
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Q5. Can I connect
to Spark outside the company network?
A5. Yes, Spark
IM service is available outside the company network.
In the Server section located on the Spark Login screen,
type in spark.mdjsupport.com which is the same address you would
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Q6. Changing your
password
A6. Changing you
password is a quick 4 step process done right in the Spark
pallet.
CLICK HERE for PDF instructions. |
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Q6. Can I use
another XMPP applet besides Spark?
A6. Within the
company you will need to use Spark and from home it is
recommended to use Spark. From outside the company network you can
use what ever XMPP client you want, but their is no setup support offered. |
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Q7. Upgrading
Spark ?
A7.
Click Here for
the instructions on how to upgrade Spark Client. |
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Q8. What are the
internal and external IP addresses for Spark ?
A8. The Spark Client
should be able to use the DNS address of spark.mdjsupport.com
both internally and externally. In some cases it maybe necessary
to use the IP address in the Server space on the client login
screen. Here are the current addresses Internal Server IP:
192.200.10.8
Current External Server IP: 208.62.80.13 |
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Q9. Accessing
Spark on the Internet ?
A9. Spark can be
accessed thought the internet at
http://spark.mdjsupport.com:8080/sparkweb/
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