Sample config file based on a system off John, kx4o.
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LOCATOR=FM18
NODECALL=W4VPN
NODEALIAS=VAPN
IDMSG: ; UI broadcast text from NODECALL to fixed dest ID
This is the IDMSG text.
*** ; Denotes end of IDMSG text
BTEXT: ; UI broadcast text from BCALL to destination UNPROTO=
This is the BTEXT text.
*** ; Denotes end of BTEXT text
INFOMSG: ; The INFO command text follows:
This is the INFOMSG text.
*** ; Denotes end of INFOMSG text
CTEXT: ; The CTEXT text follows:
Minimal VAPN BPQ32 installation successful.
VAPN:W4VPN} CONNECT BYE INFO NODES ROUTES PORTS USERS MHEARD
*** ; Denotes end of CTEXT text
FULL_CTEXT=0 ; 0=send CTEXT to L2 connects to NODEALIAS only
; 1=send CTEXT to all connectees
; Network System Parameters:
OBSINIT=6 ; Initial obsolescence set when a node is included
; in a received nodes broadcast. This value is then
; decremented by 1 every NODESINTERVAL.
OBSMIN=4 ; When the obsolescence of a node falls below this
; value that node`s information is not included in
; a subsequent nodes broadcast.
NODESINTERVAL=60 ; Nodes broadcast interval in minutes
IDINTERVAL=0 ; 'IDMSG' UI broadcast interval in minutes, 0=OFF
BTINTERVAL=0 ; The BTEXT broadcast interval in minutes, 0=OFF
L3TIMETOLIVE=25 ; Max L3 hops
L4RETRIES=3 ; Level 4 retry count
L4TIMEOUT=60 ; Level 4 timeout in seconds s/b > FRACK x RETRIES
L4DELAY=10 ; Level 4 delayed ack timer in seconds
L4WINDOW=4 ; Level 4 window size
MAXLINKS=63 ; Max level 2 links
MAXNODES=512 ; Max nodes in nodes table
MAXROUTES=64 ; Max adjacent nodes
MAXCIRCUITS=128 ; Max L4 circuits
MINQUAL=168 ; Minimum quality to add to nodes table
; INP3 Routing is experimental. The two parms which follow will be ignored
; unless activated in the ROUTES: section.
MAXHOPS=4 ; INP3 hop limit to add to tables
MAXRTT=90 ; INP3 max RTT in seconds
;BUFFERS=255 ; This parameter is no longer used in the Win32 version.
; BPQ32 allocates an adequate number automatically.
; I have the line commented out just to remind me it`s gone!!
; TNC default parameters:
PACLEN=127 ; Max packet size (236 max for net/rom)
; 236 is suitable for reliable and fast connections, such
; as AX/IP/UDP or a dedicated 9600 RF Link
; 120 is suitable for a typical shared VHF packet radio connection
; PACLEN is defined for each port individually in the ports sections
TRANSDELAY=1 ; Transparent node send delay in seconds
; Level 2 Parameters:
; T1 (FRACK), T2 (RESPTIME) and N2 (RETRIES) are now in the PORTS section
T3=120 ; Link validation timer in seconds
IDLETIME=720 ; Idle link shutdown timer in seconds
; Configuration Options:
AUTOSAVE=1 ; Saves BPQNODES.dat upon program exit
BBS=1 ; 1 = BBS support included, 0 = No BBS support
NODE=1 ; Include switch support
HIDENODES=1 ; If set to 1, nodes beginning with a #
; require a 'N *' command to be displayed.
/*
The *** LINKED command is intended for use by gateway software, and concern
has been expressed that it could be misused. It is recommended that it be
disabled (=N) if unneeded.
*/
ENABLE_LINKED=N ; Controls processing of *** LINKED command
; Y = allows unrestricted use
; A = allows use by application program
; N = disabled
/*
AX25 port definitions:
The LOOPBACK port simulates a connection by looping input to output. To test,
start BPQTerminal and enter: 'C 1 MYNODE via MYCALL'
In this example '1' is the LOOPBACK port number. The LOOPBACK port is provided
for testing purposes and would rarely be included in an established system.
*/
; LOOPPACK Port Specification
#PORT
# PORTNUM=1 ; Optonal but sets port number if stated
# ID=LOOPBACK ; Defines the Loopback port name
# TYPE=INTERNAL ; Loopback is an internal type
#ENDPORT
; SCS Tracker Port Specification
PORT
PORTNUM=1
ID=HF 30m Port
COMPORT=/dev/tnc-30m; COM Port Address
SPEED=38400; COM Port Speed
DRIVER=TRKMULTI
QUALITY=0 ;Setting to 0 stops node broadcasts on this port
MINQUAL=168
MHEARD=N
;MAXFRAME=2 ;Max outstanding frames (1 thru 7)
;RESPTIME=1000 ;Level 2 delayed ack timer in milliseconds
;RETRIES=2 ;Level 2 maximum retry value
PACLEN=200 ;Max = 236 if using NETROM links
;TXDELAY=500 ;Pretty quick TX/RX radio
;TXTAIL=300 ;
CONFIG ; Driver-Specific Configuration
;DEBUGLOG 1
PACKETCHANNELS 5 ; Limit to 5 simultaneous connections
R 0 ; Digipeating OFF
F 600 ; T1 - FRACK: in 10mS steps.
@T2 0 ; T2 - RESPDELAYTIME: in 10mS steps.
@T3 30000 ; T3 - Sign of life timer in 10mS steps
N 10 ; RETRY: Setting to 10
O 7 ; MAXFRAME
T 25 ; TXDELAY: Setting to 1/4 second (25 * 10ms)
P 32 ; PERSISTENCE (p) (default 32 of 255)
W 10 ; Slottime in milliconds (default 10)
%N 0 ; TXTAIL - in 10ms increments.
; Comment out the desired speed.
%B R300 ; 1200 is the poweron default, so setting to R300
;
;%F 1700 ; For HFPacket only and should only be used if not using 1700 default.
%L 1500 ; For RPR only. Lately required since this doesn`t always default to 1500.
;%XA 880 ; Set 300/1200 output amplitude to 3 kHz Peak deviation per measurement.
;%XF 1600 ; Set 9600/19k2 output amplitude to 400 mV PP per ID-880H manual.
%XR 900 ; Set RPR output amplitude in mV for TS-480 Menu #40 = 1.
;%XR 200 ; Set RPR output amplitude in mV for TS-480 Menu #40 = 4.
ENDPORT
; SCS Tracker Port Specification
PORT
PORTNUM=2
ID=VHF 2m Port
COMPORT=/dev/tnc-02m; COM Port Address
SPEED=38400; COM Port Speed
DRIVER=TRKMULTI
QUALITY=0 ;Setting to 0 stops node broadcasts on this port
MINQUAL=168
MHEARD=N
;MAXFRAME=2 ;Max outstanding frames (1 thru 7)
;RESPTIME=1000 ;Level 2 delayed ack timer in milliseconds
;RETRIES=2 ;Level 2 maximum retry value
PACLEN=128 ;Max = 236 if using NETROM links
;TXDELAY=500 ;Pretty quick TX/RX radio
;TXTAIL=300 ;
CONFIG ; Driver-Specific Configuration
;DEBUGLOG 1
PACKETCHANNELS 5 ; Limit to 5 simultaneous connections
R 0 ; Digipeating OFF
F 500 ; T1 - FRACK: in 10mS steps.
@T2 0 ; T2 - RESPDELAYTIME: in 10mS steps.
@T3 18000 ; T3 - Sign of life timer in 10mS steps
N 10 ; RETRY: Setting to 10
O 7 ; MAXFRAME: Setting to 7
T 50 ; TXDELAY: Setting to 1/2 second (50 * 10ms)
P 32 ; Persistence (p) (default 32)
W 10 ; Slottime in milliconds (default 10)
%N 0 ; TXTAIL - in 10ms increments.
; Comment out the desired speed.
%B 1200 ; 1200 is the poweron default, but setting it anyway.
;%B 9600 ; 9600
;
%F 2000 ; I assume this has no effect on 1200 mode, but setting anyway..
%XA 880 ; Set 300/1200 output amplitude to 3 kHz Peak deviation per measurement.
%XF 1600 ; Set 9600/19k2 output amplitude to 400 mV PP per ID-880H manual.
%E 2 ; Set lower tone in 1200 mode (fw 1.5s) to 1/2 voltage 6 dB down from high.
ENDPORT
;; Test of KISS
;PORT
; PORTNUM=2 ; Optional but sets port number if stated
; ID=BPQ 145.030 MHz ; Displayed by PORTS command
; TYPE=ASYNC ; Port is RS232
`; PROTOCOL=KISS ; TNC is used in KISS or JKISS mode
;; The KISSOPTIONS statement should not be included for KISS or JKISS tnc`s.
;; See ..\RelatedFiles\KissRoms\KissRoms.zip for details.
;; KISSOPTIONS=CHECKSUM,ACKMODE ; Using BPQKISS eprom w/o polling
; FULLDUP=0 ; Only meaningful for KISS devices
; ;IOADDR=1 ; 1 = SERIAL PORT COM1 ETC.
; COMPORT=/dev/ttyUSB0; COM Port Address
; SPEED=38400; COM Port Speed
; CHANNEL=A ; A for single channel TNC, A or B for multichannel
; PERSIST=64 ; PERSIST=256/(# of transmitters-1)
; SLOTTIME=100 ; CMSA interval timer in milliseconds
; TXDELAY=300 ; Transmit keyup delay in milliseconds
; TXTAIL=30 ; TX key down, in milliseconds, at packet end
; QUALITY=192 ; Quality factor applied to node broadcasts heard on
; ; this port, unless overridden by a locked route
; ; entry. Setting to 0 stops node broadcasts
; MINQUAL=168 ; Entries in the nodes table with qualities greater or
; ; equal to MINQUAL will be sent on this port. A value
; ; of 0 sends everything.
; FRACK=8000 ; Level 2 timout in milliseconds
; RESPTIME=1500 ; Level 2 delayed ack timer in milliseconds
; RETRIES=10 ; Level 2 maximum retry value
; MAXFRAME=2 ; Max outstanding frames (1 thru 7)
; PACLEN=120 ; Default max packet length for this port.
; ; PACLEN is ignored for APRS packets
; UNPROTO=APBQ1 ; BTEXT broadcast addrs format: DEST[,digi1[,digi2]]
; ;BCALL=A1ABC-14 ; BTEXT call. Unstated defaults to NODECALL
; L3ONLY=0 ; 1=No user downlink connects on this port
; DIGIFLAG=0 ; Digipeat: 0=OFF, 1=ALL, 255=UI Only
; DIGIPORT=0 ; Port on which to send digi`d frames (0 = same port)
; USERS=0 ; Maximum number of L2 sessions, 0 = no limit
;ENDPORT
PORT
PORTNUM=3
ID=Telnet Server
DRIVER=Telnet
CONFIG
LOGGING=1
DisconnectOnClose=1
TCPPORT=8010
FBBPORT=8015
HTTPPORT=8080
LOGINPROMPT=user:
PASSWORDPROMPT=password:
MAXSESSIONS=10
CMS=1
CMSCALL=CMSCALL ; CMS Access Callsign (with SSID if used)
CMSPASS=CMSPASSWD ; Secure CMS Password
CTEXT=Welcome to W4VPN's Telnet Server\nEnter ? for list of commands\n\n
USER=John,somepass1,KX4O,"",SYSOP
USER=Mark,somepass2,KD6AKC,"",SYSOP
USER=Logan,somepass3,KJ4FAJ
USER=JohnBBS,somepass4,kx4o,BBS
USER=ANON,somepass5
ENDPORT
LINMAIL
LINCHAT
APPLICATION 1,BBS,,W4VPN-2,VPNBBS,255
APPLICATION 2,CHAT,,W4VPN-3,VPNCHT,255
APPLICATION 3,CMS,C 3 CMS,CMSCALL,BPQCMS,255
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Jeff have made some comments about it.
On HF I`d recommend starting with a maxframe other than 7. With the Tracker`s intelligence I found it best to start connections on HF with a conservative value of maxframe = 1 then let the modem ramp things up if band/link conditions support it. Also suggest keeping a few hundred ms of @T2 in there to help slower radios. Obviously VHF/UIHF is a different story, but suggest load testing different values and being careful if you`re going to have users with the Tasco (D72, D74, D700, D710 or KISS mode TNCs with no/minimal buffering connecting in. Be sure to test with transfers both ways and large enough (at least 7-8kb on the link) to bring buffering issues to light or nasty surprises may lurk. 73 Jeff WA4ZKO