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| summary: "Network hub: gateway surfaces, pairing, discovery, and security" |
| read_when: |
| - You need the network architecture + security overview |
| - You are debugging local vs tailnet access or pairing |
| - You want the canonical list of networking docs |
| title: "Network" |
| --- |
| |
| # Network hub |
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| This hub links the core docs for how OpenClaw connects, pairs, and secures |
| devices across localhost, LAN, and tailnet. |
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| ## Core model |
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| - [Gateway architecture](/concepts/architecture) |
| - [Gateway protocol](/gateway/protocol) |
| - [Gateway runbook](/gateway) |
| - [Web surfaces + bind modes](/web) |
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| ## Pairing + identity |
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| - [Pairing overview (DM + nodes)](/channels/pairing) |
| - [Gateway-owned node pairing](/gateway/pairing) |
| - [Devices CLI (pairing + token rotation)](/cli/devices) |
| - [Pairing CLI (DM approvals)](/cli/pairing) |
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| Local trust: |
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| - Local connections (loopback or the gateway host’s own tailnet address) can be |
| auto‑approved for pairing to keep same‑host UX smooth. |
| - Non‑local tailnet/LAN clients still require explicit pairing approval. |
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| ## Discovery + transports |
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| - [Discovery & transports](/gateway/discovery) |
| - [Bonjour / mDNS](/gateway/bonjour) |
| - [Remote access (SSH)](/gateway/remote) |
| - [Tailscale](/gateway/tailscale) |
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| ## Nodes + transports |
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| - [Nodes overview](/nodes) |
| - [Bridge protocol (legacy nodes)](/gateway/bridge-protocol) |
| - [Node runbook: iOS](/platforms/ios) |
| - [Node runbook: Android](/platforms/android) |
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| ## Security |
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| - [Security overview](/gateway/security) |
| - [Gateway config reference](/gateway/configuration) |
| - [Troubleshooting](/gateway/troubleshooting) |
| - [Doctor](/gateway/doctor) |
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