Connectivity

The T1G includes multiple pathways for communications.

Cellular

The T1G integrates 4G cellular connectivity from Verizon. When shipped, the device is usually assigned a public IP address that can be used to reach it over the internet. With this method of connectivity, the T1G only needs to be connected to power.

To find your T1G’s public IP address, check the label on the back of the device. By default, the public IP address can be used to access any of the T1G’s network services. For improved security, services can be individually blocked from the cellular network using the T1G’s web UI.

Note

Due to data plan constraints, the cellular connection cannot be used for OTA upgrades

Ethernet

The T1G Ethernet port is configured as a DHCP client and can retrieve a local IP address from most typical home and business networks. When the T1G is connected on Ethernet, it advertises its IP address via MDNS and LLMNR using the name “t1g-<SERIAL_NUMBER>.local”. The T1G’s serial number can be found on its back label. This name can be used to reach the T1G from other devices attached to the same local network.

As an example, if the label on your device shows “SN: A1234567” then you can connect the T1G to your local Ethernet network and then reach it at the address, “t1g-a1234567.local”.

By default, ethernet can be used to access any of the T1G’s network services. For improved security, services can be individually blocked from the ethernet network using the T1G’s web UI.

USB-C Network

When connected to a computer via the T1G’s USB-C port, the T1G acts as a USB network device and can be accessed via link-local addressing. When the T1G is attached in this way, it advertises its IP address via MDNS and LLMNR using the name “t1g-<SERIAL_NUMBER>.local”. The T1G’s serial number can be found on its back label. This name can be used to reach the T1G from the computer attached to its USB-C port

As an example, if the label on your device shows “SN: A1234567” then you can connect the T1G over USB, wait for your computer to configure link-local addressing, and then reach the T1G at the address, “t1g-a1234567.local”.

USB networking can be used to access any of the T1G’s network services. Services cannot be blocked from the USB network, so it can be used to unlock cellular and ethernet services in the event that all services on those interfaces are blocked.

Important

Not all computers will automatically configure USB network devices for link-local addressing. Some will try other methods for up to a minute before switching to link-local networking. When the T1G is connected to your computer via USB networking, it will appear as a network adapter, and you may need to change the adapter settings to disable DHCP and enable link-local addressing for the T1G to become accessible.