How to Install Routr on FreeBSD Latest

Routr is an open-source SIP proxy, location, and presence server built to handle thousands of concurrent SIP calls. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Routr on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure your FreeBSD system is up to date with the latest patches and updates. You can update your system by running the following command:

sudo pkg update && sudo pkg upgrade

Step 1 - Install Git

To clone the Routr repository from GitHub, you need to have Git installed on your system. If Git is not already installed on your FreeBSD system, run the following command to install it:

sudo pkg install git

Step 2 - Clone the Routr Repository

Now that Git is installed, you can clone the Routr repository from GitHub by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/fonoster/routr.git

This will create a new directory named "routr" in your current working directory.

Step 3 - Install Node.js

Routr is built with Node.js and requires it to run. To install Node.js on your FreeBSD system, run the following command:

sudo pkg install node

Step 4 - Install Dependencies

Before running Routr, you need to install its dependencies. Change your current working directory to the "routr" directory by running the following command:

cd routr

Then, run the following command to install the dependencies:

npm install

Step 5 - Configure Routr

Routr comes with a default configuration file named "config.yaml" located in the "config" directory. You can modify this file to tweak the settings according to your needs. For example, you can change the SIP port or the IP address that Routr listens on.

Step 6 - Run Routr

To start Routr, run the following command:

npm start

This will start Routr and output logs to your terminal. You can press "Ctrl + C" to stop Routr.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Routr on FreeBSD Latest. You can now use Routr to handle SIP calls on your network. If you face any issues during the installation process, feel free to check the official Routr documentation or the GitHub repository.