How to Install OpenWISP on NixOS

This tutorial will guide you through the installation of OpenWISP on NixOS.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, you will need:

• A working NixOS installation.
• A user account with administrative privileges.

Installation Steps

Step 1: Update Nix Packages

First, we need to update our Nix packages to ensure that everything is up to date. Enter the following command:

$ sudo nix-channel --update
$ sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Next, we'll need to install the required dependencies for OpenWISP. Run the following command:

$ sudo nix-env -i openvpn

Step 3: Install OpenWISP

Now, we are ready to install OpenWISP. Enter the following command:

$ sudo nix-env -iA nixos.openwisp

Step 4: Configure OpenWISP

To configure OpenWISP, we need to create a configuration file.

$ sudo mkdir -p /etc/openwisp
$ sudo cp /nix/store/*-openwisp-*/openwisp.conf.example /etc/openwisp/openwisp.conf

Next, we need to edit the configuration file:

$ sudo nano /etc/openwisp/openwisp.conf

Edit the configuration file with your desired settings.

Step 5: Start OpenWISP

Now, we are ready to start OpenWISP. Enter the following command:

$ sudo systemctl start openwisp

Step 6: Verify OpenWISP

To verify that OpenWISP is running, enter the following command:

$ sudo systemctl status openwisp

If OpenWISP is running, you should see a message indicating that it is running. Additionally, you can navigate to http://localhost:8000 to access the OpenWISP web interface.

Conclusion

OpenWISP is now installed and running on your NixOS system. You can now use it to manage your network devices through its web interface.

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