Linux-Hams archive - August 1999: Re: A problem

Re: A problem

Gerd (ttxf.fzgctzsdq@broadweb.com.tw)
Mon, 2 Aug 1999 08:18:30 +0200


Hello,

> I am running rh5.0 on my laptop, but with an upgraded kernel (2.2.9) and
> a baycom modem. I have the bcsf0 device configured, and ifconfig reports
> it up and running with the call KD5HME -1, which is the same call I have
> in the axports file, yet when I try to use call, I get "axconfig: port
> baycom not active
> call: no AX.25 port data configured"

In 2.2.x kernels you'll _have to_ assign an IP address to the device
even if you do not plan to use TCP/IP.
Use a command like

ifconfig bcsf0 44.88.0.10

before using it with other programs.

Hope that helps.

Cheers, 73

Gerd