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No. As of 2017, all build artifacts are directly pushed to http://cache.nixos.org/ and are available there, therefore setting http://hydra.nixos.org/ as a binary cache no longer serves any function.
No. As of 2017, all build artifacts are directly pushed to http://cache.nixos.org/ and are available there, therefore setting http://hydra.nixos.org/ as a binary cache no longer serves any function.


== I'm trying to install NixOS but my Wifi isn't working and I don't have an ethernet port ==
== I'm trying to install NixOS but my WiFi isn't working and I don't have an ethernet port ==


Most phones will allow you to share your Wifi connection over USB. On Android you can enable this setting via ''Settings'' > ''Wireless & Networks'' / More ... > ''Tethering & portable hotspot'' > ''USB tethering''. This should be enough to allow you to install NixOS, and then fix your Wifi. iPhones only let you tether using your data connection rather than WiFi.  
Most phones will allow you to share your WiFi connection over USB. On Android you can enable this setting via ''Settings'' > ''Wireless & Networks'' / More ... > ''Tethering & portable hotspot'' > ''USB tethering''. This should be enough to allow you to install NixOS, and then fix your WiFi. iPhones only let you tether using your data connection rather than WiFi.  


It is also possible to build a custom NixOS installation ISO containing all the dependencies needed for an offline installation, but the default installation ISOs require internet connectivity.
It is also possible to build a custom NixOS installation ISO containing all the dependencies needed for an offline installation, but the default installation ISOs require internet connectivity.


For connecting to your wifi, see [[NixOS_Installation_Guide#Wireless]]
For connecting to your WiFi, see [[NixOS_Installation_Guide#Wireless]]


== How can I disable the binary cache and build everything locally? ==
== How can I disable the binary cache and build everything locally? ==