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{{Infobox PTTLink
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The AllStarLink/PTTLink Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ
== What is AllStarLink Asterisk (ASL)? ==
== What is AllStarLink Asterisk (ASL)? ==
== How is a PTTLink Node configured? ==
== 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? ==
== How many nodes can PTTLink support on a single server? ==
== What is the IP address of my new node? ==
== 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? ==
== Does my remote access program (insert IAXRPT, Web Transceiver, Zoiper, AndroidIAX here) work with PTTLink? ==
: 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.
: 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? ==
== I updated my kernel now what? ==
== How do I change my network (adapter) setup? ==
== How do I change my network (adapter) setup? ==
:Use pttlink-menu
:Use ptt-menu
== How do I change my DNS setup?==
== How do I change my DNS setup?==
:Use pttlink-menu
:Use ptt-menu
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== How do I restart Asterisk? ==
== How do I restart Asterisk? ==
== What ports need to be opened on my router? ==
== 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:
: <code>Port 4569 UDP</code>
: You may optionally forward port 22 for external SSH access, '''but do this at your own risk. Ensure you have a strong password set on your account.'''
== Does app_rpt work through NAT routers? ==
== Does app_rpt work through NAT routers? ==