Connection Methods

In order to reach our services, you will need to choose a connection method. The primary method is to use our virtual private network which we run with software called ZeroTier. The only other method is to use our WAN IP Whitelist but this method has several limitations and is only intended for specific use-cases. Both of these ~~method~~methods are briefly explained below.

ZeroTier VPN

Our VPN allows for direct, peer-to-peer communication between any of our services and your device. This means there is almost no latency overhead (even less in rare circumstances), all data is encrypted, and only those we authorize can access our services. Only communication between a client (one of your devices) and a server is possible, meaning other users of the VPN cannot directly see or interact with your device over the VPN.

WAN IP Whitelist

Under certain circumstances or for specific use-cases, it may not be possible to use the ZeroTier VPN client. In such cases, or if latency is of upmost importance for your needs, you can register your public IP on our IP Whitelist.

There are two important caveats to using the IP Whitelist. The first is that you will not have access to some internal services, including the Wiki. As previously mentioned, access to the wiki is necessary for using most of our services, so you will need at least one device with VPN access for this purpose. The second is that anyone with a dynamic WAN IP is not allowed to use this method. If your IP is dynamic but infrequently changes then that is perfectly fine, but if you have a cellular WAN connection, you're behind a CGNAT, or your IP changes frequently, then you will not be allowed to whitelist your address. IP ranges will not be whitelisted.

If none of that made sense to you, use the VPN.

Now would be a good time to reach out to me (Max) with any questions you may have. Once you're ready to get connected, proceed to the next page.