Waiting for a connection

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Wait for a call


  • Click on the "Wait" button from the toolbar
  • While waiting your computer will display an icon in the system tray (located on the taskbar near the time).

Showing connection information


  • Click on the icon in the system tray
  • The "waiting screen" will appear

Canceling Waiting


  • Click on the icon in the system tray
  • Choose "disconnect"
Note: If you double click on the "Fire Walker Client" icon on your desktop you will be automatically placed in waiting mode.

The Waiting Screen


  • Connection Status : Displays whether the computer is waiting for a connection
  • Computer Name : The name of the computer which can be entered into the address area if you are connection via a LAN (Local Area Network)
  • Internet/Local IP Address : The IP Address of your computer on the internet and on the local area network
  • Port Number : The TCP/IP Port that the computer is waiting on. This can be changed
  • Online Name : If you are using the online location service this is your online name
  • Request Help : Request that the system administrator connect to your computer
  • Properties : Security and other setting of Fire Walker
  • Disconnect : Cancels waiting mode and returns to the main screen
  • Close : Closes the waiting window and returns to waiting mode (icon displayed in the system tray)