How to Install Routr on macOS

In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Routr on macOS using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, we need to have the following software installed:

• Homebrew
• Git
• Docker

Step 1: Install Homebrew

Homebrew is a package manager for macOS. It allows us to easily install software packages and dependencies.

To install Homebrew, open the Terminal app and enter the following command:

$ /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

This will install Homebrew on your macOS system.

Step 2: Install Git

Git is a version control system that allows us to manage source code and collaborate with others.

To install Git, open the Terminal app and enter the following command:

$ brew install git

This will install Git on your macOS system.

Step 3: Install Docker

Docker is a containerization platform that allows us to run applications in isolated environments.

To install Docker, open the Terminal app and enter the following command:

$ brew install docker

This will install Docker on your macOS system.

Step 4: Clone Routr

We will now clone the Routr repository from GitHub.

To do this, open the Terminal app and enter the following command:

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

This will clone the Routr repository into a new directory on your macOS system.

Step 5: Build Routr

We will now build the Routr Docker image using Docker Compose.

To do this, open the Terminal app and navigate to the routr directory:

$ cd routr

Next, run the following command to build the Routr Docker image:

$ docker-compose build

This will build the Routr Docker image and download any required dependencies.

Step 6: Run Routr

We will now run the Routr Docker container using Docker Compose.

To do this, run the following command:

$ docker-compose up -d

This will start the Routr Docker container in detached mode.

Step 7: Verify Routr is Running

We will now verify that Routr is running by checking the logs.

To do this, run the following command:

$ docker-compose logs -f

This will show the logs for the Routr Docker container.

If Routr is running correctly, you should see log messages similar to the following:

routr_1  | 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z info Main thread started
routr_1  | 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z info Gateway successfully started on port 4569

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Routr on your macOS system. You can now use Routr to manage your SIP infrastructure.

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