docs: standardize on "NetBird client" over "agent" for the client software (#940)

* docs: standardize on "NetBird client" over "agent" for the client software

* docs: address review feedback

- fix "a software" grammar and use lowercase "NetBird client"
- define routing peer as a peer whose client bridges, keeping peer and client distinct
- correct kernel-space claim: the kernel WireGuard data path is what runs in the kernel
- clarify which address the application uses to reach the SOCKS5 proxy from a separate container
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1. The dashboard will now prompt you to "Add a routing peer." First, click Generate Setup Key. This creates a one-time key used to enroll the gateway machine into your NetBird account.
2. Next, click Install Routing Peer. Select the operating system of your gateway machine (the video uses Linux).
3. The installation modal will provide two commands: a curl script to install the NetBird agent and a netbird up command that includes your setup key.
3. The installation modal will provide two commands: a curl script to install the NetBird client and a netbird up command that includes your setup key.
4. SSH into your gateway machine (which must be inside the 10.0.0.0/24 subnet) and run the commands:
5. SSH into your Linux server and run the commands:
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# Docker Installation
The NetBird client (agent) allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available, there are both managed and [self-hosted](https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart) options available.
The NetBird client allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available, there are both managed and [self-hosted](https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart) options available.
## Docker Run Command
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<Button href="https://app.netbird.io/install" arrow="right" children="Download NetBird" />
The NetBird client (agent) allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available, there are both managed and [self-hosted](https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart) options available.
The NetBird client allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available, there are both managed and [self-hosted](https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart) options available.
## Install and Update Instructions
* [Install on Linux](/get-started/install/linux)
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# Linux Installation
The NetBird client (agent) allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available, there are both managed and [self-hosted](https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart) options available.
The NetBird client allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available, there are both managed and [self-hosted](https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart) options available.
## Desktop App Dependencies
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# MacOS Installation
The NetBird client (agent) allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available, there are both managed and [self-hosted](https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart) options available.
The NetBird client allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available, there are both managed and [self-hosted](https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart) options available.
## Install with one command
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# OPNsense Installation
The NetBird client (agent) allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available,
The NetBird client allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available,
there are both managed and [self-hosted](https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart) options available.
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# pfSense Installation
The NetBird client (agent) allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available,
The NetBird client allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available,
there are both managed and [self-hosted](https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart) options available.
<Note>
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# Install NetBird on Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE (Virtual Environment) is an open-source server virtualization platform that combines KVM-based virtualization and LXC containerization. It provides a web-based management interface for deploying and managing virtual machines and containers, making it ideal for running the NetBird agent in a containerized environment.
Proxmox VE (Virtual Environment) is an open-source server virtualization platform that combines KVM-based virtualization and LXC containerization. It provides a web-based management interface for deploying and managing virtual machines and containers, making it ideal for running the NetBird client in a containerized environment.
## Installing in an LXC
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# Synology Installation
The NetBird client (agent) allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available, there are both managed and [self-hosted](https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart) options available.
The NetBird client allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available, there are both managed and [self-hosted](https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart) options available.
## Installation
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# Windows Installation
The NetBird client (agent) allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available, there are both managed and [self-hosted](https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart) options available.
The NetBird client allows a peer to join a pre-existing NetBird deployment. If a NetBird deployment is not yet available, there are both managed and [self-hosted](https://docs.netbird.io/selfhosted/selfhosted-quickstart) options available.
1. Download the latest Windows release:
- <Button href="https://pkgs.netbird.io/windows/x64" variant="text">EXE Installer</Button><br />