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Line 1: − AllStarLink for beginners.+ − + − [[File:Asl sign up click here .png|none|thumb|800x800px]] − == 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.+ − 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.+ − + + + + + + + Line 18:
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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://pttlink.org/ and click on the '''<Login/Sign Up>''' link.
[[File:Ptt site menu login.png|none|thumb|545x545px]]
Next click the '''<Sign Up>''' link.
[[File:Ptt_site sign up.png|none|thumb]]
[[File:ASL download.png|frameless|border|533x533px]]
== Download PTTLink 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 PTTLink node.
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|none|thumb]]
Write the image file to media. Either a USB memory stick, CD or DVD, or a microSD card (Raspberry Pi).
Write the image file to media. Either a USB memory stick, CD or DVD, or a microSD card (Raspberry Pi).
== 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://pttlink.org/ https://PTTLink.org/]
[[File:Asl login.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
[[File:Ptt site menu login.png|none|thumb|579x579px]]
Click on <'''Login/Sign Up>''' as shown in the image above.
Click on <'''Login/Sign Up>''' as shown in the image above.
[[File:Ptt site login.png|none|thumb]]
== Create a Server ==
== Create a Server ==
You will need to create a "server" : Click on '''<Portal>''' then '''<Server Settings>'''.
You will need to create a "server" : Click on '''<Portal>''' then '''<Server Settings>'''.
[[File:Asl server1 .png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
[[File:ptt site server settings.png|none|thumb|579x579px]]
Click on '''<Add a new server>'''.
Click on '''<Add a new server>'''.
Fill in all of the information and click '''<Submit>''' at the bottom of the page.
Fill in all of the information and click '''<Submit>''' at the bottom of the page.
[[File:Asl_server_settings_.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
[[File:ptt site server settings form.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
== Request a Node number ==
== Request a Node number ==
At the top of the page, click '''<Portal>''' and then on '''<Node Settings>'''.
At the top of the page, click '''<Portal>''' and then on '''<Node Settings>'''.
[[File:Asl_node_.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
[[File:Ptt site node settings.png|none|thumb|565x565px]]
Then click '''<Continue...>'''.
[[File:ptt site request node number 1.png|none|thumb]]
Then click '''<Request a new node number>'''.
Then click '''<Request>'''.
[[File:Asl_request_node_.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]Select which server you would wish to have a node number assigned to
[[File:ptt site request node number 2.png|none|thumb|424x424px]]
Select which server you would wish to have a node number assigned to.
A comment of 'additional node on same server' would be appropriate
A comment of 'additional node on same server' would be appropriate if you are requesting a second node number.
[[File:Asl_request_node2_.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
[[File:ptt site request node number 3.png|none|thumb|673x673px]]
Once your node number request(s) are processed you will receive an email.
Once your node number request(s) are processed you will receive an email.
== 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://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.
Fill in the information for you node and click '''<Submit>'''.
Fill in the information for you node and click '''<Submit>'''.
[[File:Asl node settings .png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
[[File:ptt site node settings form.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 PTTLink system.
== Install and configure ASL to your computer ==
== Install and configure PttLink 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>'''.
Enter the default password of '''allstarlink'''
Enter the default password of
'''allstarlink'''
Follow the on screen instructions for the initial password change.
Follow the on screen instructions for the initial password change.
For users familiar with the linux operation system you may proceed to edit the system manually.
For users familiar with the linux operation system you may proceed to edit the system manually.
For users not familiar with linux and ASL, at the Linux CLI (command line interface)
For users not familiar with linux and PttLink, at the Linux CLI (command line interface)
Type '''sudo asl-menu''' as the example below shows.
Type '''sudo asl-menu''' as the example below shows.
repeater@repeater:~$ sudo asl-menu
This will load the AllStarLink configuration menu.
This will load the PTTLink configuration menu.
[[File:Asl menu main screen.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:Asl menu main screen.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
== AllStarLink software setup ==
== PTTLink software setup ==
Choose option '''<1>'''.
Choose option '''<1>'''.
[[File:002_first_time.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:002_first_time.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
Since it is your first time setup, answer '''<Yes>''' so you can setup a "'''root'''" password. Don't forget to write down your user an password.
[[File:003_password.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:003_password.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
Setup now will ask if you want to chage "'''repeater'''" account password with you should already changed at first time login so answer '''<No>''', unles you want to change it again. Do not forget to write it down.
Setup now will ask if you want to change "'''repeater'''" account password with you should already changed at first time login so answer '''<No>''', unless you want to change it again. Do not forget to write it down.
[[File:004_repeater_password.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:004_repeater_password.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[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 PTTLink 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]]
If you answer was '''<No>''', remember you can come back to this menu typing '''sudo asl-menu''' as the following example:
If you answer was '''<No>''', remember you can come back to this menu typing '''sudo asl-menu''' as the following example:
repeater@repeater:~$ sudo asl-menu
[[File:055_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:055_message.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:056_reboot.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:056_reboot.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
== AllStarLink Audio settings with SimpleUSB ==
== PTTLink Audio settings with SimpleUSB ==
Once you've hooked up a radio with your desired interface, it's time to test and tune the audio from the radio.
type '''sudo asl-menu''' like the example bellow:
type '''sudo asl-menu''' like the example below:
repeater@repeater:~$ sudo asl-menu
Choose option '''<4>'''.
Choose option '''<4>'''.
[[File:101_asl_menu_4.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:101_asl_menu_4.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
With option '''<F>''', will triger PTT few times on your radio for testing, you should also listen a test tone.
With option '''<F>''', will trigger PTT few times on your radio for testing, you should also listen a test tone.
Next, with option '''<2>''', you can adjust the audio levels from your radio to your node node with the aim of an on-screen level meter.
Next, with option '''<2>''', you can adjust the audio levels from your radio to your node node with the aim of an on-screen level meter.
== PTT and COS polarity settings ==
== PTT and COS polarity settings ==
Your radio may require PTT and/or COS/CTCSS polarity to be inverted to work properly. To do this, go to the main ASL menu and choose option '''<6>'''.
[[File:103_asl_menu_6.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:103_asl_menu_6.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:104_config_menu_i.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:104_config_menu_i.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
You will be logger to a text file where you will need to find and edit some values:
You will be taken to a text file where you will need to find and edit some values:
PTT invert:
PTT invert:
Search for the line begining with '''invertptt =''' and change its value as follows:
Search for the line begining with '''invertptt =''' and change its value as follows:
'''0''' = Ground to Tramsmit.
'''0''' = Ground to Transmit (most common).
'''1''' = Open to Transmit.
'''1''' = Open to Transmit.
[[File:105_invertptt.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:Ptt_invertptt.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.
'''usb''' = Cor line active Hi.
'''usb''' = COR (COS) line active Hi.
'''usbinvert''' = Cor line active Low.
'''usbinvert''' = COR (COS) line active Low.
[[File:106_invertcos.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
[[File:Ptt_invertcarrier.png|none|thumb|640x640px]]
After making your changes type '''<CTRL> + <X>''' and then type '''<Y>''' followed by '''<Enter>'''. You will be back to the previous menu and choose '''<Back>'''.
After making your changes type '''<CTRL> + <X>''' and then type '''<Y>''' followed by '''<Enter>'''. You will be back to the previous menu and choose '''<Back>'''.
[[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 PTTLink 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]]
Run the following commands to add PTTLink server address.
sudo sed -i 's/allstarlink.org/pttlink.org/g' /usr/local/bin/rc.updatenodelist
sudo sed -i 's/allstarlink.org/pttlink.org/g' /usr/local/bin/NodeNameUpdate.sh
sudo sed -i 's/allstarlink.org/pttlink.org/g' /usr/local/bin/NodeUpdate.sh
sudo sed -i 's/allstarlink.org/pttlink.org/g' /etc/asterisk/rpt.conf
sudo sed -i 's/allstarlink.org/pttlink.org/g' /etc/asterisk/iax.conf
sudo sed -i 's/allstarlink.org/pttlink.org/g' /etc/asterisk/extensions.conf
sudo service asterisk restart
Restart your system.
sudo reboot
At this point your node should be up and running.
== Allmon2 Setup. ==
== Allmon2 Setup. ==
*[[Allmon2 Install and Setup]] - Allmon2 setup.
*[[Allmon2 Install]] - Allmon2 setup.