On Wed, 3 Feb 1999, jeremy gaddis wrote:
> I haven't been active in ham for a few years (sold all
> my equipment and now wish I hadn't!) so I may not be
> fully understanding of what's going on. I've been
> following this list so I understand some of it.
>
> I have a linux box that is my main computer at home
> (only one, actually) that I use for dial-up internet
> access (ppp). I still have a KPC-3 laying around here
> and have thinking about purchasing an HT to get active
> on packet again. (Local club's packet BBS tower is just
> a few miles away on a ~110 ft tower, so the HT will
> make it there fine). I have an IP address assigned for
> packet (in the 44.x.x.x block). I would like to set
> up a packet station, but I'm sure if what I want to do
> is possible or not. I'm pretty sure it is but I'm not
> clear on the details. I want to run my dial-up ppp and
> the packet station on the same box. Is this very hard
> to setup? If what I'm asking has already been answered
> somewhere, feel free to point me there.
This is quite feasible, many on this mailing list are doing it. You can
either compile the AX.25 capabilities into the kernel or use JNOS or TNOS.
I'd recommend you take a look at the AX25-HOWTO for some details. This
document is not quite up-to-date, but the main thing missing is that you
don't need to patch the source with the latest kernels.
>
> Also, is there anything I would need to have setup
> on the other side of the link? My IP address (not being
> used) is 44.48.0.105 and my local club's BBS is
> 44.48.0.46. I'm friends with the guy who runs the club
> BBS so if there is, it won't be a problem.
It depends a bit on what software the BBS is running, but if you both have
default routing for 44.8.0/24 via the radio ports you should have basic
connectivity.
Bob
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