Relay Nodes Setup (Docker)
Firewall Setup
To ensure your Relay Node can communicate properly, you'll need to configure your firewall to allow traffic on the port (1194). Below are the instructions for setting up firewall rules on both Linux and Windows.
Linux (Ubuntu) Firewall Setup
Check if UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is installed:
If UFW is not installed, you can install it with:
Allow the required port:
To allow traffic on port 1194, run the following command:
Enable UFW:
If UFW is not already enabled, enable it with:
Verify the UFW status:
Ensure that the rule has been added and UFW is active:
Windows Firewall Setup
Open Windows Firewall:
Press
Win + R
, typefirewall.cpl
, and press Enter.In the Windows Firewall window, click on "Advanced settings" on the left side.
Create a new inbound rule:
In the "Windows Firewall with Advanced Security" window, click on "Inbound Rules" on the left pane.
Click on "New Rule…" on the right pane.
Rule Type:
Select "Port" and click "Next."
Protocol and Ports:
Choose "UDP."
Specify the port number (default: 1194).
Click "Next."
Action:
Choose "Allow the connection" and click "Next."
Profile:
Select when the rule applies (Domain, Private, Public). Generally, leave all selected.
Click "Next."
Name the Rule:
Give your rule a name, e.g., "BrinxAI Relay Node."
Click "Finish."
Installation on Linux & Windows
Step 1: Install Docker
To install Docker on your Linux Ubuntu system, please follow the instructions provided in the official Docker documentation by visiting Docker Engine Installation.
To install Docker on your Windows system, please follow the instructions provided in the official Docker documentation by visiting Docker Engine Installation.
Step 2: Run the Relay Image from Docker Hub
Run the following commands in your terminal: AMD64:
ARM64:
Step 5: Register Your Relay Node
Go to workers.brinxai.com.
Create an account using your email and password.
Log in to your account.
Find your IP address by visiting What Is My IP Address or using the
ifconfig
command in the terminal.Enter your Node Name (Any) and IP address in the Worker Dashboard and click "Add Node".
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