💡TES AI Tunnels

Reverse tunnels technology provides a way to bypass firewall and NAT restrictions, enabling secure access to remote resources. In this document, we will discuss the concept of reverse tunnels, how they work, and how TES AI uses them to simplify access for engineers to AntMiners Clusters.

Understanding Reverse Tunnels

A reverse tunnel is a method to establish a secure connection from a client to a remote server by opening an inbound connection on the server side. This is the opposite of a conventional forward tunnel, where a client opens a connection to the server. By using reverse tunnels, engineers can access remote resources behind NAT routers and firewalls without the need for complex network configurations.

How Reverse Tunnels Work

1. The remote server (TES AI Worker) initiates a connection to the client (engineer's machine) through an intermediate server (TES AI server).

2. The TES AI server listens for incoming connections from both the client and the remote server. Once the connection is established, data can be exchanged between the client and the remote server through the tunnel as if they were directly connected.

TES AI network employs reverse tunnels to simplify access to TES AI miners for engineers.

The process involves:

1. The Worker establishes a connection to the TES AI server, creating a reverse tunnel.

2. The engineer's machine connects to the TES AI server as an intermediary.

3. The TES AI server routes traffic between the engineer's machine and the Worker through the reverse tunnel. Engineers can securely access and manage Workers without the need for complex network configurations or dealing with firewalls and NAT restrictions.

Benefits of Reverse Tunnels

1. Simplified Access: Engineers can easily access Workers without worrying about network restrictions, port forwarding, or VPNs.

2. Enhanced Security: Reverse tunnels provide a secure communication channel, ensuring data privacy and integrity.

3. Scalability: TES AI can manage multiple Workers simultaneously, allowing engineers to work efficiently.

4. Flexibility: Reverse tunnels work across various platforms, ensuring compatibility with different operating systems and environments.