[arm-allstar] Pi With Two Nodes - Can't Connect to Each Other

[David McGough]

John,

With the nodes on the same Pi, you must add the node info to the [nodes] 
stanza in the /etc/asterisk/rpt.conf file.  Also, if the nodes are on the 
same private LAN segment, this also needs to be done.


For example, if both nodes are on the same system:

; /etc/asterisk/rpt.conf
[nodes]
52146 = radio at 127.0.0.1/52146,NONE
52230 = radio at 127.0.0.1/52230,NONE


Or, if you have 2 nodes, both on the same private LAN. Change the
192.168.xxx.yy1 and 192.168.xxx.yy2 to the respective node IP addresses:

; /etc/asterisk/rpt.conf
; Node 52146
[nodes]
52146 = radio at 127.0.0.1/52146,NONE
52230 = radio at 192.168.xxx.yy2/52230,NONE

; /etc/asterisk/rpt.conf
; Node 52230
[nodes]
52230 = radio at 127.0.0.1/52230,NONE
52146 = radio at 192.168.xxx.yy1/52146,NONE


*NOTE* there is presently a kernel issue with RPi4B boards. These boards 
are not currently supporting more than 1 USB fob attached per system. This 
limitation isn't present in the 3B or 3B+.  I've tested the very latest 
kernels on ArchLinux and Raspbian with the same issue, so it's not yet 
resolved. Once this is resolved, we'll release an update and post info on 
the mailing list.

73, David KB4FXC



On Sat, 25 Jul 2020, "John Stradal via ARM-allstar" wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> I'm needing some help from the group... I've probably missed something 
> simple, but haven't been able to find the issue so far.
> 
> Background:
> Pi 4B with the latest version of HamVoIP. Relatively unmolested config 
> files (new install as of last night). Two public nodes on one Pi (52146 
> and 52230 respectively). The final configuration will be two repeaters 
> each attached to their own USB fobs. Fob #1 has been configured for the 
> primary node and is working correctly. The 2nd fob will be a later 
> addition once the second repeater's hardware is upgraded, but I figured 
> I'd go ahead and add most of the second node's code ahead of time.
> 
> Issue:
> The nodes are each able to connect out to multiple nodes and accept 
> incoming connects as expected, but are unable to connect to each other. 
> Pseudo node 1999 has been replaced with 52230 in the proper files as 
> best as I can tell. Stanzas exist in the rpt.conf file to define the 
> path for each of the node numbers, as well as another Pi/node on the 
> same local network. This other Pi is also able to connect to both nodes 
> without issues.
> 
> There will be times where its desirable to link the two repeaters 
> together, so solving this is a priority. Any help is appreciated!
> 
> Thanks,
> John, N5API
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