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Darkone NixOS Framework

Connect a device to the network

Access your photos, files and services from a smartphone, tablet or personal computer. At home, it’s automatic; elsewhere, a secure little app bridges the gap.

Inside a zone

Section titled “Inside a zone”

At home (or anywhere with a gateway), there’s virtually nothing to do:

  1. Connect the device to the WiFi or the zone’s internal network.
  2. You’re done. Addressing, Internet access (filtered, ad-free) and services are configured automatically.
  3. Open the zone’s homepage in your browser: all services are listed there.

A single identity

Section titled “A single identity”

A single username unlocks all services (SSO). Log in once and find your access everywhere.

  • Forgot your password? Ask your administrator to reset it.
  • Mobile apps (photos, files, email): enter the service address provided by the administrator, then your usual username.

From outside

Section titled “From outside”

Outside a zone, a secure application (Tailscale VPN client) connects your device to the network, as if you were at home.

  1. Install Tailscale on the device (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux).
  2. Log in to the server provided by your administrator.
  3. Wait for approval from the administrator: your device then joins the network and its services.