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== 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.
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Go to [https://web-tpa.allstarlink.org/ https://allstarlink.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]]
  
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[[File:Asl login.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
 
[[File:Asl login.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
  
Click on  '''Login/Signup'''  as shown in the image above.
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Click on  <'''Login/SignUp>'''  as shown in the image above.
  
 
== Create a Server ==
 
== Create a Server ==
  
You will need to create a "server" :  Click on <portal> then <server settings>  
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You will need to create a "server" :  Click on '''<Portal>''' then '''<Server Settings>'''.
 
[[File:Asl server1 .png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
 
[[File:Asl server1 .png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
Click on <Add a new server>
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Click on '''<Add a new server>'''.
  
 
Please take the time to read the instructions on each page.  
 
Please take the time to read the instructions on each page.  
  
Then click <Proceed with Server Setup>  if needed.
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Then click '''<Proceed with Server Setup>''' if needed.
  
Fill in all of the information and click <submit> at the bottom of the page.
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Fill in all of the information and click '''<Submit>''' at the bottom of the page.
 
[[File:Asl_server_settings_.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
 
[[File:Asl_server_settings_.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
  
 
== Request a Node number ==
 
== Request a Node number ==
  
At the top of the page,  click <portal> <node settings>  
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At the top of the page,  click '''<Portal>''' and then on '''<Node Settings>'''.
 
[[File:Asl_node_.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
 
[[File:Asl_node_.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
  
Then click <Request a new node number>
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Then click '''<Request a new node number>'''.
  
 
[[File:Asl_request_node_.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]Select which server you would wish to have a node number assigned to
 
[[File:Asl_request_node_.png|none|thumb|800x800px]]Select which server you would wish to have a node number assigned to
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Log into your account on [https://web-tpa.allstarlink.org/ https://allstarlink.org/]  
 
Log into your account on [https://web-tpa.allstarlink.org/ https://allstarlink.org/]  
  
Click <portal> then <node settings>  
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Click '''<Portal>''' then '''<Node settings>'''.
  
 
The AllStarLink node numbers that have been assigned to you are displayed here.
 
The AllStarLink node numbers that have been assigned to you are displayed here.
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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>
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Fill in the information for you node and click '''<Submit>'''.
 
[[File:Asl node settings .png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
 
[[File:Asl node settings .png|none|thumb|800x800px]]
  
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Install the AllStarLink disk image to your computer.  Insert the appropriate media for your system and boot the computer.
 
Install the AllStarLink 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>
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When the login prompt appears enter the user ID of '''repeater''' and press '''<Enter>'''.
  
Enter the default password of  allstarlink
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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.
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For users not familiar with linux and ASL, at the Linux CLI (command line interface)
 
For users not familiar with linux and ASL, at the Linux CLI (command line interface)
  
Type  sudo asl-menu  as the example below shows.
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Type  '''sudo asl-menu''' as the example below shows.
  
 
repeater@repeater:~$ sudo asl-menu
 
repeater@repeater:~$ sudo asl-menu

Revision as of 21:29, 9 April 2020

AllStarLink for beginners.

The first step is to create an account.

Go to https://allstarlink.org/ and click the <Sign Up> link.

Asl sign up click here .png

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 wiki.allstarlink.org scroll down to the Downloads section and select the appropriate image for the type of system you will use.

ASL download.png

Write the image file to media. Either a USB memory stick, CD or DVD, or a microSD card (Raspberry Pi).

Login to your account

You will need to login to your account at https://allstarlink.org/

Asl login.png

Click on <Login/SignUp> as shown in the image above.

Create a Server

You will need to create a "server" : Click on <Portal> then <Server Settings>.

Asl server1 .png

Click on <Add a new server>.

Please take the time to read the instructions on each page.

Then click <Proceed with Server Setup> if needed.

Fill in all of the information and click <Submit> at the bottom of the page.

Asl server settings .png

Request a Node number

At the top of the page, click <Portal> and then on <Node Settings>.

Asl node .png

Then click <Request a new node number>.

Asl request node .png

Select which server you would wish to have a node number assigned to

if you need more than one node number for the same server, repeat this process

A comment of 'additional node on same server' would be appropriate

Asl request node2 .png

Once your node number request(s) are processed you will receive an email.

Edit Node settings

Log into your account on https://allstarlink.org/

Click <Portal> then <Node settings>.

The AllStarLink node numbers that have been assigned to you are displayed here.

Select which node you wish to view/edit.

Fill in the information for you node and click <Submit>.

Asl node settings .png

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.

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.

Install the AllStarLink 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

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 not familiar with linux and ASL, at the Linux CLI (command line interface)

Type sudo asl-menu as the example below shows.

repeater@repeater:~$ sudo asl-menu

This will load the AllStarLink configuration menu.

Asl menu main screen.png