diff --git a/documentation/operators/src/nodes/gateway-setup.md b/documentation/operators/src/nodes/gateway-setup.md index 34b55f4716..2a5c57b563 100644 --- a/documentation/operators/src/nodes/gateway-setup.md +++ b/documentation/operators/src/nodes/gateway-setup.md @@ -2,6 +2,10 @@ > The Nym gateway was built in the [building nym](../binaries/building-nym.md) section. If you haven't yet built Nym and want to run the code, go there first. + +```admonish info +As a result of [Project Smoosh](../faq/smoosh-faq.md), the current version of `nym-gateway` binary also contains `nym-network-requester` function which can be turned on or off [by the operator](./gateway-setup.md#initialising-gateway-with-network-requester). This combination is a basis of Nym exit gateway node - an essential piece in our new setup. Please read more in our [Project Smoosh FAQ](../faq/smoosh-faq.md) and [Exit Gateways Page](../legal/exit-gateway.md). We recommend operators to start shifting to that model instead of running gateway and network requester as two separated binaries. +``` > Any syntax in `<>` brackets is a user's unique variable. Exchange with a corresponding name without the `<>` brackets. ## Current version @@ -9,8 +13,6 @@ ``` -As a result of [Project Smoosh](../faq/smoosh-faq.md), the current version of `nym-gateway` binary also contains `nym-network-requester` function which can be turned on or off byt the operator, to set the gateway as an exit node. More info on these changes [below](./gateway-setup.md#initialising-gateway-with-network-requester). - ## Preliminary steps Make sure you do the preparation listed in the [preliminary steps page](../preliminary-steps.md) before setting up your gateway. @@ -134,6 +136,9 @@ Save, exit and restart your gateway. All information about your network requester connected to your gateway is in `/home/user/.nym/gateways/snus/config/network_requester_config.toml`. +To read more about the configuration like whitelisted outbound requestes in `allowed.list` and other useful information, see the page [*Network Requester Whitelist*](network-requester-setup.md#using-your-network-requester). + + ```admonish info Before you bond and run your gateway, please make sure the [firewall configuration](./maintenance.md#configure-your-firewall) is setup so your gateway can be reached from the outside. ``` diff --git a/documentation/operators/src/nodes/troubleshooting.md b/documentation/operators/src/nodes/troubleshooting.md index a46332094b..fe9ff47966 100644 --- a/documentation/operators/src/nodes/troubleshooting.md +++ b/documentation/operators/src/nodes/troubleshooting.md @@ -301,6 +301,15 @@ You don't have to do any additional configuration for your node to implement thi Check if your [firewall status](./maintenance.md#configure-your-firewall) is active and if the needed ports are allowed. +### My gateway (with network requester) "is still not online..." + +Remember the epoch takes up to 1h. It's important to run your node right after bonding so it responds positively on our API ping tests. Otherwise it may be blacklisted. + +You may want to diconnect the network requester and let it run as a gatewy alone for some time to regain better routing score. + +If it won't help, simply unbond, delete the config and initialize a new one. + + ## Validators ### Common reasons for your validator being jailed