Tailscale Configutation

Note

We recommend to use Vicharak 6.1 kernel and latest Ubuntu 24.04 Noble Numbat , in order to support. Flash Image using this Documentation

sudo apt update
sudo apt reinstall linux-image-6.1.75-axon linux-headers-6.1.75-axon

You can also use Kernel linux-image-5.10.160-axon.

Tailscale Setup and Configuration on Linux

Tailscale is a mesh VPN based on WireGuard that allows secure and simple networking between devices, even across firewalls and NAT. This guide explains how to install, configure, and manage Tailscale on Linux systems.

Prerequisites

  • A Linux-based system (Debian, Ubuntu)

  • Root privileges (sudo)

  • An active internet connection

  • A Tailscale account

Installation

Install via Official Script (Recommended)

Installation Guide

Start and Enable the Service

After installation, start and enable the Tailscale daemon:

sudo systemctl enable --now tailscaled

Authenticate with Tailscale

Use the following command to connect the device to your Tailscale network:

sudo tailscale up

This will print a URL. Open it in your browser and authenticate using your Tailscale account. Once complete, your device will join the mesh network.

Check Connection Status

View current connection status:

tailscale status

Show the device’s Tailscale IP address:

tailscale ip

Show general information:

tailscale version
tailscale netcheck

Disconnect from Tailscale

To disconnect from the network:

sudo tailscale down

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the tailscaled service is running:

    sudo systemctl status tailscaled

  • Re-authenticate if the device gets disconnected:

    sudo tailscale up

  • Check logs:

    journalctl -u tailscaled

Uninstallation

To uninstall Tailscale:

sudo tailscale down
sudo apt remove tailscale    # Or your distro’s package manager