Hacker News with Generative AI: Tailscale

How NAT Traversal Works (2020) (tailscale.com)
We covered a lot of ground in our post about How Tailscale Works. However, we glossed over how we can get through NATs (Network Address Translators) and connect your devices directly to each other, no matter what’s standing between them. Let’s talk about that now!
Networking, Security, Tailscale, NAT, 2020
408 points by hhthrowaway1230 13 days ago | 89 comments
Tailscale Prometheus Metrics (tailscale.com)
Tailscale client metrics are now available for local or remote examination, and can be directly ingested by Prometheus or any compatible monitoring system.
Network Monitoring, Prometheus, Tailscale
41 points by jackhalford 31 days ago | 1 comments
Subnet routers: how do they work? (tailscale.com)
The most straightforward way to use Tailscale is to install the client on every node that you want to add to your network. But there are some cases, like embedded devices or existing VPCs, where a direct installation on each node isn’t feasible. That’s when you can turn to a subnet router.
Networking, Tailscale, VPN, Security, Embedded Systems
15 points by tosh 39 days ago | 6 comments
Windows Kills SMB Speeds When Using Tailscale (danthesalmon.com)
Yesterday when trying to transfer an ISO file from a TrueNAS SMB share, I was getting horrible transfer speeds.
Networking, Windows, Performance, Tailscale
107 points by salmon 65 days ago | 39 comments
Tailscale HTTPS Certificate on Synology NAS (sim642.eu)
I recently discovered Tailscale for setting up a private VPN. My main goal was to use it for accessing my Synology NAS at home from anywhere in the world. So far I had kept my home NAS publically accessible from the internet, which had been fine but risky nevertheless.
Tailscale, Security, Networking, VPN, Synology NAS
63 points by speckx 109 days ago | 2 comments
Taildrop lets you send files between your personal devices on Tailscale network (tailscale.com)
Taildrop is available for all plans.
File Sharing, Networking, Security, Software, Tailscale
39 points by janandonly 130 days ago | 21 comments
Tailscale SSH (tailscale.com)
Tailscale SSH allows Tailscale to manage the authentication and authorization of SSH connections on your tailnet.
Security, Networking, SSH, Tailscale
62 points by tosh 132 days ago | 13 comments
Libations: Tailscale on the Rocks (jnsgr.uk)
I’m a long-time, self-professed connoisseur of cocktails. I’ve always enjoyed making (and drinking!) the classics, but I also like experimenting with new base spirits, techniques, bitters etc.
Tailscale, Networking, Cocktails
118 points by yarapavan 135 days ago | 31 comments
Libations: Tailscale on the Rocks (jnsgr.uk)
Networking, Tailscale, Software, Cloud
16 points by tomohawk 149 days ago | 0 comments
How to Use Tailscale VPN to Embrace Remote Work and Explore the World (medium.com)
Remote Work, VPN, Tailscale, Travel
16 points by yamrzou 172 days ago | 1 comments