I have a GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2) WiFi 6 router and I’m interested in using the Teltonika TRM500 as a 5G modem. According to the official documentation (https://docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt6000/), the USB 3.0 port on the Flint 2 can be used for a USB modem. However, the TRM500 uses a USB-C port.
Will the TRM500 work with the Flint 2 when connected via a USB-A-to-USB-C adapter? Are there any specific things I need to consider when buying such an adapter (e.g., data transfer rates or compatibility)?
Additionally, regarding power: I understand the TRM500 requires 5V @ 3A via the USB Type-C port. Since the Flint 2 USB 3.0 port provides 5V/2A, I plan to use the 4-pin power connector for the TRM500’s power supply. Does this setup work, or are there any issues with power delivery I should be aware of?
Finally, is the TRM500 firmware fully compatible with the Flint 2?
I want to make sure everything will work smoothly before purchasing the TRM500. Are there any other technical details or potential limitations I should keep in mind?
I couldn’t find any previous threads created with other users stating that they have a setup similar to yours. We ourselves haven’t tested compatibility with GL.iNet devices so it would be hard to give you a straight answer whether these devices are compatible or not.
Could you provide more details as to what is going to be the role of the TRM500 in this use case? Correct me if I’m wrong, but is the TRM500 going to be providing internet to your end device to then spread it around to your other end devices? If so, I believe you should have no issues.
Good question, the TRM500 will prioritise the 4-pin first, while the internet will be passed on via the USB cable that is connected to your other device.
Once again, we can’t answer this straightforwardly, but if your goal is to provide internet to the Flint 2 device, you should have no trouble doing so.
Perhaps there are users in this forum who have tested this in the past and could comment on this more; maybe someone will notice this and take a look.
I plan to use the TRM500 purely as a 5G modem connected to a GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2). The TRM500 will be connected to the Flint 2 via USB-C to USB-A, and the Flint 2 will act as the router providing Wi-Fi for laptops, smartphones, and other devices. The TRM500’s role is solely to establish the 5G internet connection and pass it to the Flint 2 over USB.
My main question is regarding the USB connection itself:
Will the TRM500 work correctly when connected to a USB-A port on the Flint 2 using a USB-C-to-USB-A adapter or cable? Are there any specific requirements or recommendations for such an adapter (for example USB 3.0/3.1 data transfer rates, chipset compatibility, or OTG support), or should a standard USB-A to USB-C data cable be sufficient?
If there are any known limitations, best practices, or firmware-related considerations when using the TRM500 as a USB modem with a third-party router like the Flint 2, I would appreciate any guidance.
If other users have experience with a similar setup, I’d be very interested to hear about it.
Haven’t tried teltonika + x company device yet, but I believe an adapter won’t be required. Just make sure you install the required drivers for the TRM to actually be able to work: QSG TRM500 - Teltonika Networks Wiki
Usually, Teltonika devices for these types of use cases are just plug-n-play, you take, say, a teltonika router, connect a PC to its LAN port and voila.. you have internet. Since TRM500 is a modem, you’ll just have to follow the QSG and that’s about it. The device itself doesn’t have a Web interface that you could access, see manual so nothing else really. As for the firmware, I don’t see any options of installing one, so no worries about that. The device itself I believe is configurable via AT commands through the command prompt (terminal) by accessing it via the SSH.
I’ve seen quite a few Mikrotik + Teltonika or Ubiquity + Teltonika setups that were working just fine, I presume the Flint device is popular in your country, so you shouldn’t worry too much, either way, worst case scenario is resellers will allow you to swap to a different device, a router for example, which you’d have much more control over (since there’s more to meddle with )
As the user above suggested, I also believe that an adapter won’t be a hard requirement, although you can never know, but generally it should work without any issues.
Drivers are essential for the device, so do make sure to install them (as mentioned above as well). A good recommendation that was also mentioned, is to look into our 5G Routers instead of using a modem, as you’ll have way more control over them, and it’ll be a lot more user-friendly as there’s an interface you can configure the device through.
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