Linux-Hams archive - September 1999: Re: Xnet and FBB

Re: Xnet and FBB

Gerd (lrs@eastern-ci.com)
Thu, 2 Sep 1999 21:21:32 +0200


Hello Bob, hello all,

[Connecting FBB with XNET]

> # axports file
> ax0 p0rt-0 9600 256 2 loopback loopback link
> ax1 p0rt-1 9600 256 2 loopback2 loopback link
>
>
> # Loopback Link
> kissnetd /dev/ptya0 /dev/ptya1 &
>
> # Attach loopback1
> kissattach /dev/ttya0 ax0 44.x.x.x
>
> # Attach loopback2
> kissattach /dev/ttya1 ax1 44.x.x.x
>
> If you try to connect to FBB on ax0, it will hear you and reply on ax1 which
> you will hear back on ax0 because the two ports are linked by kissnetd.

A great and simple solution one should keep in mind. But, a
question remains: How do you make FBB use radio ports that are
occupied by XNET, eg. for forwarding mails? Is that kiss-loopback
solution all you need there? (Just to be sure...)

Thank you for any hint in advance and best regards

Gerd