This document was originally an appendix to the HAM-HOWTO, but grew too large to be reasonably managed in that fashion. This document describes how to install and configure the native AX.25, NetRom and Rose support for Linux. A few typical configurations are described that could be used as models to work from.
The Linux implementation of the amateur radio protocols is very flexible. To people relatively unfamiliar with the Linux operating system the configuration process may look daunting and complicated. It will take you a little time to come to understand how the whole thing fits together. You will find configuration very difficult if you have not properly prepared yourself by learning about Linux in general. You cannot expect to switch from some other environment to Linux without learning about Linux itself.
Additions:
Added the section missing from the BayCom configuration section.
Added 'hdlcdrv' to the list of modules needed to 'insmod' for BayCom.
Added Rose Uplink and Downlink configuration - thanks Rick
Corrections/Updates:
Added kernel compile options into low level configuration section.
Removed that nasty axctl error.
Many small changes here and there to the BayCom and SoundModem sections.
Hopefully I've unconfused the kernel/tools issue.
Updated the home ftp site.
ToDo:
Fix up the SCC section, this is probably wrong.
Expand on the programming section.
Add some references to AX.25 and NetRom source documentation.
There is a lot of related documentation. There are many documents that relate to Linux networking in more general ways and I strongly recommend you also read these as they will assist you in your efforts and provide you with stronger insight into other possible configurations.
They are:
and:
More general Linux information may be found by reference to other Linux HOWTO documents.