Topic: Mumble-Server! (Read 119456 times)

ankhtahr · « **on:** 12 May 2013, 06:44 »

As I had already mentioned in the WCDT, I have always had the intention of running a Mumble (Open Source Teamspeak-like (but better) VoIP system) server on my home server. It would be for the members of these forums, won't be too reliable as there will be a disconnect every 24 hours, but it should work.

I've now set up a server, but am not sure I've set the permissions correctly. So I'd like to know if anyone here wants to "beta-test"! Forum moderators would get additional rights on this server as well.

ankhtahr · « **Reply #1 on:** 30 May 2013, 13:03 »

so, as I seem to have sparked a little more interest in this in the "User facts" thread, I think it would be good to move the discussions about the server to this thread.

By the way Welu: is there a specific reason you left again without even saying hello?

Edit: Woohoo! I just managed to talk to Welu! But apparently I have to work on the permissions.

Until I fixed it you need to move to another Channel to be able to talk.

Welu · « **Reply #2 on:** 30 May 2013, 13:17 »

Sorry, the first time I went in I was just checking it out and my microphone wouldn't configure so I had to restart. Also I'm incredibly awkward as you may have heard. Expect me to pop in and out without saying anything sometimes.

nekowafer · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 May 2013, 13:42 »

I might try this soon. But my mic doesn't seem to be all that good? So I dunno how it will go.

ankhtahr · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 May 2013, 13:44 »

Welu: Nah, I think most of us feel awkward in such a situation.

It was nice hearing you in person! Same goes for Loki, with whom I just talked while he was doing his homework.

The default channel problem should be fixed now, I had to fumble around with the server's sqlite database a bit, so I don't know if it works. If anybody who has not joined the server before could report here, whether he lands in the general or the Chatter channel it would be great!

I'm off to bed now, but I'll now frequent the server a bit more often, in the hope of more people showing up.

Also I'll give forum members more permission, and even more to Mods/Admins when I'm online. In order for me to do that you have to "register" your username on the server. You can do that by right clicking on your name and clicking "register".

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Neko: Don't worry, most of us don't have good microphones (I think mine should be at least acceptable) I think. If you're worried of producing too much noise, go to the settings and switch to "push-to-talk". You then can define a "push-to-talk"-button in the "Hotkeys" section, and from then on you will only transmit sound when you're keeping that key pushed walkie-talkie style.

Masterpiece · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 May 2013, 14:15 »

I have NO IDEA how to set this up. What do I have to do to connect?

Loki · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 May 2013, 15:05 »

Let me see if I can remember.

First step:
* Download the client.
* Run the installer
* Start Mumble
* Click yourself through the dialogue to configure your audio settings
* Select the menu Server->Connect
* Don't choose one from the list. Instead, "Add server" with the details:
Name: [This is the name shows up in your local server list.]
Server: mumble halfur de (with periods)
Port: 64738
Username: [username]
* move to the CHATTER room if necessary

ankhtahr · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 May 2013, 15:11 »

So, short explanation typed from bed (even though you, Masterpiece seem to have figured it out already)

You download Mumble from http://mumble.sf.net and install it. Run it. Then a welcoming assistant will appear. You will be asked to set up a certificate (that is what the server will use to identify you), just click next to do so. Yeu will also be asked to configure your audio. Basically, select the right source, if you want to use voice activation adjust the two toggle volumes (at which level to start sending your voice, and at which to stop again), if you want to use push-to-talk (walkie talkie mode) you have to set a push to talk key (the button you have to keep pressed while talking). (I would advise people without headsets to use PTT, as voice activation can react badly on notebook microphones, with the result that everybody can hear you typing, a buzzing, and harddrive access sounds)

Then you're all set to join the server.
As Label you can choose whatever you like. The address is mumble.halfur.de, the port is the default one. Type in a username and connect.

Your name will appear in a list on the right side. There you can see three channels (Chatter, Comic and Relate for now), which you can join by doubleclicking on them (only one at a time). When you speak everybody in the channel will hear. While you're sending the lips icon next to your name will become red, the same applies to other people talking, so you can see whose voice you're just hearing.

Please right click on your name and click "register". That will connect your username to your certificate. Then only your program can use this username. Only drawback: if you want to log in from a different computer you need to take your certificate with you (you can export and import certificates with the "certificate manager" in the configuration menu.).

jwhouk · « **Reply #8 on:** 30 May 2013, 21:59 »

I was there briefly. Interesting.

henri bemis · « **Reply #9 on:** 31 May 2013, 00:32 »

Woo, I figured it out! I don't have a mic though, so perhaps it's a bit pointless, but that's one of the things I've been meaning to remedy anyway.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #10 on:** 31 May 2013, 01:36 »

There's a text chat on my android client.

I checked in bit there's no one there.

Parkour Lewis · « **Reply #11 on:** 31 May 2013, 02:00 »

Same here, no one there. Maybe I should try to connect sometime other than 3 AM.

K1dmor · « **Reply #12 on:** 31 May 2013, 02:03 »

I tried early today, no one there either.
But at least it works

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Maybe you should do something like "Mumble QC Chat! This friday at Xhs" so those who wanna try it connect at the same time

.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #13 on:** 31 May 2013, 02:40 »

And i just missed y'all by a few minutes apparently

Masterpiece · « **Reply #14 on:** 31 May 2013, 04:01 »

Lets make an appointment today. What do you say to 5 in the evening, forum time?
(oh wow, that's like, super late for us Germans, let's do something earlier.)

mtmerrick · « **Reply #15 on:** 31 May 2013, 04:20 »

.... I have forum time set to my local time. Pick a time zone.

Parkour Lewis · « **Reply #16 on:** 31 May 2013, 04:30 »

If I'm awake, sure. I had to take the roomate to the hospital in the middle of the night for some bad nausea, and I'm still waiting for him to call me to pick him back up. I'm in CST.

Masterpiece · « **Reply #17 on:** 31 May 2013, 04:31 »

Just check the server time then.

nekowafer · « **Reply #18 on:** 31 May 2013, 13:53 »

Well I've installed it but none of it makes sense to me at the moment. No one is on anyway, so I'll figure it out later.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #19 on:** 31 May 2013, 14:06 »

someone get online already! xD every time i try its empty!

Masterpiece · « **Reply #20 on:** 31 May 2013, 14:11 »

I'm online.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #21 on:** 31 May 2013, 14:12 »

HOW DO I USE THIS MADNESS >_<

seriously, i have no idea how to talk to you. can you hear me?

Masterpiece · « **Reply #22 on:** 31 May 2013, 14:14 »

well I'm muted right now as I'm watching a movie, but you have to join a topic to be able to talk.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #23 on:** 31 May 2013, 14:21 »

hey, this is pretty cool!

Masterpiece · « **Reply #24 on:** 31 May 2013, 14:21 »

Mt Merrick sounds like a manly man :O

Loki · « **Reply #25 on:** 31 May 2013, 14:24 »

I am trying to connect, but it keeps telling me I need a password. I don't remember setting one $:-\$

Nikolai · « **Reply #26 on:** 31 May 2013, 16:46 »

I tried, but the router keeps cutting out (we're staying with friends at the moment). I'll give it another shot when I'm moved into my new place next week.

ankhtahr · « **Reply #27 on:** 31 May 2013, 18:34 »

so, mtmerrick, Masterpiece and me just finished a hours long talk on Mumble with varying other forum members joining in and leaving.

It was fun!

mtmerrick · « **Reply #28 on:** 31 May 2013, 18:35 »

that was EXCELLENT amounts of fun.

can't wait to do it again.

Masterpiece · « **Reply #29 on:** 31 May 2013, 18:47 »

It was surprisingly excellent and fun. Definitely doing this again.

nekowafer · « **Reply #30 on:** 31 May 2013, 18:56 »

I definitely enjoyed it, despite not actually understanding the program at all. Heh.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #31 on:** 01 Jun 2013, 00:35 »

oh, as as we were talking about android forcing MTP, well, look at what i just found.

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/usb-mass-storage-app-for-recent-samsung-devices/

i think this should solve all your file-transfer woes

Parkour Lewis · « **Reply #32 on:** 01 Jun 2013, 00:36 »

damnit I missed it because I passed out asleep. I'll have to try again some other time.

Edit: I'ma stay on for a little while tonight if there are any night owls like me up.

Parkour Lewis · « **Reply #33 on:** 01 Jun 2013, 01:31 »

Nice! Me and mtmerrick had a nice chat tonight about all kinds of psychotic things. Fun!

RedWolf4 · « **Reply #34 on:** 01 Jun 2013, 06:11 »

*Chuckles* that's twice now the tumbleweeds and I have gotten acquainted . . . .

Masterpiece · « **Reply #35 on:** 02 Jun 2013, 16:19 »

For some reason, I can no longer join - the server says "I am using the wrong password for this user". Having never entered a password, I am dumbfounded.

Loki · « **Reply #36 on:** 02 Jun 2013, 16:22 »

You could join with another username for now. That's what I did too yesterday.

ankhtahr · « **Reply #37 on:** 02 Jun 2013, 16:22 »

No idea what's causing this. I just deleted your registration, so you should be able to join again.

Masterpiece · « **Reply #38 on:** 02 Jun 2013, 18:05 »

Matthew, why did you leave when we were all cheering you because you came on?

mtmerrick · « **Reply #39 on:** 02 Jun 2013, 18:47 »

You were cheering? :3

I had to go, people were expecting me back. >_>

mtmerrick · « **Reply #40 on:** 02 Jun 2013, 20:20 »

Ok, I can talk now.... Anyone wanna talk now, or did I miss everyone completely?

cesium133 · « **Reply #41 on:** 02 Jun 2013, 20:39 »

I decided to give it a try. Found some tumbleweeds. Plus it wasn't recognizing my headset microphone.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #42 on:** 02 Jun 2013, 21:09 »

if you can get it to work i'm feeling bored

mtmerrick · « **Reply #43 on:** 02 Jun 2013, 22:29 »

You keep logging in and out kidmore, only being on for a couple of seconds.

why? it would've been fun for you to join me and Cesium's convo.

ankhtahr · « **Reply #44 on:** 04 Jun 2013, 15:26 »

ChaoSera, why did you leave again, without even saying hello?

ChaoSera · « **Reply #45 on:** 04 Jun 2013, 15:27 »

Because I just wanted to test if it works, but I'm too tired to talk now. I'll be in to talk tomorrow.

Masterpiece · « **Reply #46 on:** 04 Jun 2013, 16:53 »

you guys, we have a sizable party going in the Mumble server, you should join us.

Welu · « **Reply #47 on:** 04 Jun 2013, 17:12 »

It's late but I'll pop in for a little bit.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #48 on:** 05 Jun 2013, 19:51 »

To any android users - the app Plumble is THE best way to access a mumble server

nekowafer · « **Reply #49 on:** 06 Jun 2013, 05:14 »

What a weird name.

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