From: Chuck Gelm (wtwcqf@rele.tunk.net)
Date: Wed Oct 02 2002 - 00:42:22 EEST
Hi, Bill:
If you were not using ROSE before, you may not need ROSE now.
It might simplify things if you did not include ROSE.
HTH, Chuck nc8q
Bill Walton wrote:
>
> Hello -
>
> Thank you for reading my message. I am trying to get AX25/NETROM/ROSE
> going on my prototype system (RedHat 7.2 with a 2.4.18 kernel). I am using
> Jeff Tranter's (VE3ICH) guide to help me get all this stuff working. You can access
> the guide at:
>
> http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/AX25-HOWTO/
>
> The guide is version 2.0, 19 September 2001.
>
> My goal is to replace my two DOSFBB/BPQ BBS's that have been on the air
> for years with XFBB/AX25/NETROM/ROSE. I needed a BBS program so I
> choose XFBB, and I need a NODE so I choose the AX25/NETROM/ROSE
> package.
>
> WHERE I CURRENTLY STAND:
>
> 1) My kernel (2.4.18) is compiled and working with the Amateur AX25 stuff
> enabled and installed. (Step #4 in guide).
>
> 2) All the AX25 libs, tools, and applications have been installed (no errors). I
> also installed all the configuration files ie "make installconf". (Step #4 in guide)
>
> WHERE THE PROBLEM EXISTS:
>
> Refer to Section 5.2 of the guide (Run time configurable parameters). The guide
> says "Take a look at the.....(gives paths and filenames) ie:
>
> /proc/sys/net /proc/sys/net/ax25/portname/ /proc/sys/net/netrom
>
> This is a summary of the subdirectories that I have in /proc/sys/net:
>
> 802 appletalk ax25 core ethernet ipv4 ipx token-ring unix
>
> This is a summary of the subdirectories that I have in /proc/sys/net/ax25/portname/
>
> A problem exists here ( I have no files in the ax25 subdirectory, furthermore I
> have no portname subdirectory off of ax25.
>
> Also there is no netrom subdirectory off of /proc/sys/net
>
> WHERE TO GO FROM HERE?
>
> I have located the AX25 and NETROM directories at the following paths:
>
> /root/linux/net
>
> However the files contained in the AX25 and NETROM subdirectories in no way
> shape or form resemble the structure outlined in section 5.2 of the guide.
>
> CLOSING COMMENTS:
>
> So as you can see, right now I find myself up that famous creek without a paddle.
> I need to unravel this mess and try to figure out what is going on between my
> system and this guide. It is clear to me, very clear, that without the help of others
> such as yourself, my XFBB and AX25/NETROM/ROSE project is doomed.
> Obviously there are many of you that are successfully running this stuff. I need to
> figure out how you did it, and where the information exists that can lead me to
> a successful resolution regarding this AX25 hell that I find myself in.
>
> I am running my own domain along with a TNOS system so that will give you an
> idea of my background. I have also been running a packet bbs since the
> WA7MBL days so that should tell you how long I have been in the packet
> business.
>
> Would someone be kind enough to help me figure what is going wrong with
> my AX25 stuff? If the guide that I am using is outdated then please direct me
> to the correct one. If I have configured my system incorrectly then any help
> that you could provide that would point me in the right direction would be
> greatly appreciated. I really don't need to run AXIP....I basically need the
> XFBB software and something that will give me a software node like the
> DOS BPQ that I am running with my radio ports.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill Walton KJ6EO
>
> ax25: kj6eo@kj6eo.#sca.ca.usa.noam
> AxIP: pacxw.qacuwyz@bbnplanet.net
> Email: oxpjxl@pkpelastuslaitos.fi
> Url: http://www.kj6eo.com
>
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