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The AllStarLink/PTTLink Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ
    
== What is AllStarLink Asterisk (ASL)? ==
 
== What is AllStarLink Asterisk (ASL)? ==
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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.
 
: 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.
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== I run a custom script (insert script here). Does it work with PTTLink? ==
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== 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.
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: 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? ==
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== 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.
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: If you wish to have incoming connections to your node, you must forward:
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: <code>Port 4569 UDP</code>
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: 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? ==

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