PTTLink FAQ - Revision history

Kg7qin: /* Why would I use app_rpt instead of IRLP or Echolink? */

2022-01-28T06:02:53Z

Why would I use app_rpt instead of IRLP or Echolink?

Kg7qin: /* Q. How do I obtain the software? */

2022-01-28T06:02:12Z

Q. How do I obtain the software?

Kg7qin: /* Can PTTLink be installed on an existing Linux install, for example on a VM running Debian? */

2022-01-28T06:01:19Z

Can PTTLink be installed on an existing Linux install, for example on a VM running Debian?

Kg7qin at 06:10, 6 September 2021

2021-09-06T06:10:39Z

Kg7qin at 22:35, 5 September 2021

2021-09-05T22:35:43Z

Kg7qin at 22:35, 5 September 2021

2021-09-05T22:35:18Z

Kg7qin: /* I run a custom script (insert script here). Does it work with PTTLink? */

2021-07-14T03:22:43Z

I run a custom script (insert script here). Does it work with PTTLink?

Kg7qin at 03:20, 14 July 2021

2021-07-14T03:20:46Z

KM4NNO at 15:50, 1 January 2021

2021-01-01T15:50:02Z

KM4NNO: KM4NNO moved page ASL FAQ to PTTLink FAQ

2020-12-31T23:02:39Z

KM4NNO moved page ASL FAQ to PTTLink FAQ

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 To be able to:
+*Change something if you don't like the way it works.
-Change something if you don't like the way it works.
+*Use full duplex audio connections everywhere.
+*To be able to connect to a remote base anywhere in the world.
-Use full duplex audio connections everywhere.
+*To make phone calls over VOIP from any node.
+*Remotely command any node from any other node.
 == Can I connect to an app_rpt node with my computer? ==

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 == Q. How do I obtain the software? ==
-:The easy way is to download the iso image from [[PTTLink|https://github.com/pttlink/Asterisk/releases]], make an install CD, follow the instructions, and run the auto install disk.
+:The easy way is to download the iso image from [https://github.com/pttlink/Asterisk/releases PTTLink Github Repository], make an install CD, follow the instructions, and run the auto install disk.
 For those who are technically savvy, and want to control the installation process to a fine level of granularity, app_rpt is an application which comes bundled with Asterisk, however, a later version may be available on our source repository. All you need to do is go to asterisk.org, download asterisk, configure the asterisk to build app_rpt by modifying the Makefile in the asterisk/apps directory, and then compile and install it. You can get the latest version of app_rpt.c along with the sound files, and sample configuration files from our repository mentioned in the developers section of this website.

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 :Yes it can. More information to follow. But if you have no other option you could do this:
-<pre>
+<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
 cd /tmp
 wget http://dvswitch.org/install-allstarlink-repository
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 apt-get update
 apt-get install allstarlink -y
-</pre>
+</syntaxhighlight>
 == Will PTTLink run on Windows? ==

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		+	The AllStarLink/PTTLink Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ
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	== What is AllStarLink Asterisk (ASL)? ==		== What is AllStarLink Asterisk (ASL)? ==
	:ASL is the software used to create an PTTLink node. It consists of Linux, Asterisk and app_rpt. ASL uses the Debian version of Linux. Asterisk is the OpenSource PBX. App_rpt is an Asterisk application giving it the radio node functions. ASL runs on x86 or on the Raspberry Pi (ARM version).		:ASL is the software used to create an PTTLink node. It consists of Linux, Asterisk and app_rpt. ASL uses the Debian version of Linux. Asterisk is the OpenSource PBX. App_rpt is an Asterisk application giving it the radio node functions. ASL runs on x86 or on the Raspberry Pi (ARM version).

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	== What is AllStarLink Asterisk (ASL)? ==		== What is AllStarLink Asterisk (ASL)? ==
	:ASL is the software used to create an PTTLink node. It consists of Linux, Asterisk and app_rpt. ASL uses the Debian version of Linux. Asterisk is the OpenSource PBX. App_rpt is an Asterisk application giving it the radio node functions. ASL runs on x86 or on the Raspberry Pi (ARM version).		:ASL is the software used to create an PTTLink node. It consists of Linux, Asterisk and app_rpt. ASL uses the Debian version of Linux. Asterisk is the OpenSource PBX. App_rpt is an Asterisk application giving it the radio node functions. ASL runs on x86 or on the Raspberry Pi (ARM version).

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 == What is AllStarLink Asterisk (ASL)? ==
 :ASL is the software used to create an PTTLink node. It consists of Linux, Asterisk and app_rpt. ASL uses the Debian version of Linux. Asterisk is the OpenSource PBX. App_rpt is an Asterisk application giving it the radio node functions. ASL runs on x86 or on the Raspberry Pi (ARM version).

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 : There are a lot of great Linux distributions available. Debian is a 20+ year old distribution with a large developer base. Many of the other distributions are based on Debian.
-== I run a custom script (insert script here). Does it work with PTTLink? ==
+== I run a custom script (insert script here). Does it work with ASL/PTTLink? ==
-: Unless the script does something really strange or uses something specific to only one Linux distribution, The script should be made to work. We will be happy to work with script writers to move their script to PTTLink.
+: Node operators have the freedom to use and install any custom scripts that run on Linux. Unless the script does something really strange or uses something specific to only one Linux distribution, the script can be modified to work. We will be happy to work with script writers to move their script to ASL.
 == I updated my kernel now what? ==

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 == What is AllStarLink Asterisk (ASL)? ==
 :ASL is the software used to create an PTTLink node. It consists of Linux, Asterisk and app_rpt. ASL uses the Debian version of Linux. Asterisk is the OpenSource PBX. App_rpt is an Asterisk application giving it the radio node functions. ASL runs on x86 or on the Raspberry Pi (ARM version).
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 == What ports need to be opened on my router? ==
-:Port 4569/UDP for IAX2, and optionally port 22/TCP for SSH.
+: If you wish to have incoming connections to your node, you must forward:
 == Does app_rpt work through NAT routers? ==

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 == How is a PTTLink Node configured? ==
-:Briefly, a single node configuration is straight forward. Once you are logged in run pttlink-menu. The system will walk you through a first time setup of your node by asking you a number of questions. You'll need to have created an PTTLink account, created a server, requested a node number and have your node's password.
+:Briefly, a single node configuration is straight forward. Once you are logged in run ptt-menu. The system will walk you through a first time setup of your node by asking you a number of questions. You'll need to have created an PTTLink account, created a server, requested a node number and have your node's password.
 == How many nodes can PTTLink support on a single server? ==
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 == What is the IP address of my new node? ==
-:PTTLink configures the machine via DHCP. Check your DHCP server for the address. The machine defaults to repeater.pttlink.org. This can be changed with pttlink-menu.
+:PTTLink configures the machine via DHCP. Check your DHCP server for the address. The machine defaults to repeater.pttlink.org. This can be changed with ptt-menu.
 == Does my remote access program (insert IAXRPT, Web Transceiver, Zoiper, AndroidIAX here) work with PTTLink? ==
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 == How do I change my network (adapter) setup? ==
-:Use pttlink-menu
+:Use ptt-menu
 == How do I change my DNS setup?==
-:Use pttlink-menu
+:Use ptt-menu
+:
 ==  How do I restart Asterisk? ==