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PTTLink for beginners.
== The first step is to create an account. ==
== The first step is to create an account. ==
Go to [https://web-tpa.allstarlink.org/ https://allstarlink.org/] and click the '''<Sign Up>''' link.
Go to [https://www.pttlink.org/ https://www.pttlink.org/] and click the '''<Sign Up>''' link.
[[File:Asl sign up click here .png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
[[File:Asl sign up click here .png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
== Download ASL image file ==
== Download ASL image file ==
While you are awaiting the verification of your account (usually within 24 hours) you may download one of the image files for you computer system you will use to run your AllStarLink node.
While you are awaiting the verification of your account (usually within 24 hours) you may download one of the image files for you computer system you will use to run your PTTLink node.
Go to [[Main_Page#Downloads|wiki.allstarlink.org]] scroll down to the Downloads section and select the appropriate image for the type of system you will use.
Go to [[Main_Page#Downloads|wiki.pttlink.org]] scroll down to the Downloads section and select the appropriate image for the type of system you will use.
[[File:ASL download.png|frameless|border|533x533px]]
[[File:ASL download.png|frameless|border|533x533px]]
== Login to your account ==
== Login to your account ==
You will need to login to your account at [https://web-tpa.allstarlink.org/ https://allstarlink.org/]
You will need to login to your account at [https://www.pttlink.org/ https://www.pttlink.org/]
[[File:Asl login.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
[[File:Asl login.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
== Edit Node settings ==
== Edit Node settings ==
Log into your account on [https://web-tpa.allstarlink.org/ https://allstarlink.org/]
Log into your account on [https://www.pttlink.org/ https://www.pttlink.org/]
Click '''<Portal>''' then '''<Node settings>'''.
Click '''<Portal>''' then '''<Node settings>'''.
The AllStarLink node numbers that have been assigned to you are displayed here.
The PTTLink node numbers that have been assigned to you are displayed here.
Select which node you wish to view/edit.
Select which node you wish to view/edit.
[[File:Asl node settings .png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
[[File:Asl node settings .png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
Write down your node number, password and the call sign you assigned for the node as you will use them to configure your AllStarLink system.
Write down your node number, password and the call sign you assigned for the node as you will use them to configure your PTTLink system.
== Install and configure ASL to your computer ==
== Install and configure ASL to your computer ==
Consult your owners manual or your favorite internet search engine for how to install an image for your computer system.
Consult your owners manual or your favorite internet search engine for how to install an image for your computer system.
Install the AllStarLink disk image to your computer. Insert the appropriate media for your system and boot the computer.
Install the PTTLink disk image to your computer. Insert the appropriate media for your system and boot the computer.
When the login prompt appears enter the user ID of '''repeater''' and press '''<Enter>'''.
When the login prompt appears enter the user ID of '''repeater''' and press '''<Enter>'''.
[[File:021_n_menu_n1.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:021_n_menu_n1.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
Type the node number for your node. Yes the one you previously wrote down from AllStarLink site.
Type the node number for your node. Yes the one you previously wrote down from PTTLink site.
[[File:022_node_number.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:022_node_number.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:023_n_menu_n2.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:023_n_menu_n2.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
Type the node password for your node. Yes the one you previously wrote down from AllStarLink site.
Type the node password for your node. Yes the one you previously wrote down from PTTLik site.
[[File:024_node_password.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:024_node_password.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:025_n_menu_n3.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:025_n_menu_n3.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
Type the call sign for your node. Yes the one you previously wrote down from AllStarLink site.
Type the call sign for your node. Yes the one you previously wrote down from PTTLink site.
[[File:026_callsign.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:026_callsign.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:046_a_menu_az.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:046_a_menu_az.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
Review what you wrote down with what you have configured on your systemand press '''<Enter>'''.
Review what you wrote down with what you have configured on your system and press '''<Enter>'''.
[[File:047_review.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:047_review.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
COS/CTCSS invert:
COS/CTCSS invert:
Search for the line begining with '''carrierfrom =''' and change its value as follows.
Search for the line beginning with '''carrierfrom =''' and change its value as follows.
Search for the line begining with '''ctcssfrom =''' and change its value as follows.
Search for the line beginning with '''ctcssfrom =''' and change its value as follows.
'''no''' = No carrier detection at all.
'''no''' = No carrier detection at all.
[[File:107_asl_menu_9.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:107_asl_menu_9.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
Choose option '''<G>''' to restar AllStarLink software and apply changes. Choose '''<Back>''', repeat your audio test if needed.
Choose option '''<G>''' to restart AllStarLink software and apply changes. Choose '''<Back>''', repeat your audio test if needed.
[[File:108_diag_menu_g.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:108_diag_menu_g.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]