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Connecting |
In order to connect to the Entropia Universe you may need to review your fire wall configuration. Please observe the following requirements:
These ports need to be opened in your firewall in order to connect to the Entropia Universe:
- 20, 21 (TCP Outbound) - Additional TCP port outbound for passive mode FTP
- 80 (Outbound)
- 30584 (UDP Outbound)
- 30583 (TCP Outbound) - necessary for Participant Content (PC)
- 554 (TCP Outbound) - audio streaming on Club NeverDie
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Starting the Entropia Universe |
You start the Entropia Universe by either clicking the Entropia Universe icon on your desktop, or navigating to it through your Start Menu: Programs > MindArk > Entropia Universe.
Every time you start the Entropia Universe, the Client Software will automatically check for updates. If it is the first start after installation, the ensuing download will be large, with approximately 1GB of data being retrieved through FTP. This will take about four to five hours on a 512 kbps connection.
When all updates are retrieved and installed you will be presented with the Entropia Universe Client Loader.
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Opening the Client Loader
|  The Client Loader allows you to connect to the Entropia Universe website by clicking the orange 'Go To Website' button in the upper right hand corner. It also contains server status information, some of the latest news as well as the latest auction information.
In the lower right area of the Client loader you will find an Options (read more below) button that allows access to the Options Panel where you can customize settings for your own computer and your participation in the Entropia Universe.
In order to enter the Entropia Universe you need to launch the Entropia Universe Client Software by clicking the 'Launch' button in the bottom right hand corner of the Login Window.
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OPTIONS
|  By pressing the Options alternative in the bottom right hand corner of the main Login Window you will open the Options panel. This panel allows you to review General, Sound and Graphics Options for your participation in the Entropia Universe.
General Options
LANGUAGE: Language preferences.
CONNECTION: Your internet connection speed.
DISABLE ADS: Whether you wish to view advertising on display boards in the cities and towns on the planet Calypso. Enabling advertising (both participant created and real-world) allows participants access to greater loots within the universe.
Sound Options
- DISABLE SOUNDS: Disable all sounds in the Entropia Universe.
- DISABLE STREAMING AUDIO: Disable the live streaming of audio on the asteroid.
Graphics Options
These options can be adjusted for better performance on computers that don't meet the Recommended or Optimal system requirements. Computers meeting Optimal system requirements may make use of premium Resolution and Antialiasing options.
- WINDOW MODE: Use this feature to change the Entropia Universe from full-screen to the smaller window mode.
- WIN. RES.: Choose a custom display size for Window Mode.
- WINDOWED RESOLUTION: Choose a display size for Window Mode.
- FULLSCREEN RESOLUTION: Choose a display size for Full Screen Mode.
- REFRESH RATE: How often the monitor is updated.
- ANTI-ALIASING: This option softens the edges of objects and demands more from your graphic scard. Lower the setting to reduce demands on your graphics card.
- ASPECT RATIO: How the display is scaled on your monitor. For example, 16:10 is the aspect ratio of new widescreen LCD monitors.
- WAIT FOR VERTICAL SYNC: Ensures better quality by waiting for vertical synch in monitor before it starts to draw objects. Read more technical details here.
- COLOR DEPTH: The number of colors that are displayed on the monitor screen.
- VISUAL QUALITY: Increase or decrease the visual quality inside the Entropia Universe.
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Logging In to Entropia Universe |  Once you've pressed the 'Launch' button on the Client Loader the Entropia Universe Client Software will be started.
Enter your Login and Password as prompted on screen. You will also be asked for your Gold Card Security code if you are a Gold Card Security Card holder. Enter it as prompted.
You will then be logged into the Entropia Universe. |
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Support |
If you have any further questions about Starting, Logging In or Connection to the Entropia Universe, please read the Start, Login & Connection FAQ.
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