cgminer -o stratum+tcp://solo.ckpool.org:3333 -u 1JuHMs8FZTzazq7B9B9Eg6oYpSQ9ADSTL9.0 -p x
Getting Socket connect failed: Connection refused error. Bloody thing.
I don't want to sound mean, but you mentioned that S17 is your first gear but you can't even set up the pool details, maybe get a cheaper gear to play with first?
anyway, to make it easier for you, here is exactly how to do it.
Thanks for the input. That was one of the million things I tried to get it going - turns out I have to wait about 5-10 mins and I didn't realise. If you read my original post, you'll see I said I was given the S17 and that I'm a newbie.