In this quick guide, we look at the interface on the UniFi Controller Software and how to change between the old and new versions. Products which may be affected by this update are the Ubiquiti Dream Machine, UniFi Cloud Key, UniFi Cloud Key Gen 2 and the UniFi Cloud Key …
Read More »How to Update the LTE Modem Firmware on a Mikrotik LTE Device
The Mikrotik LTE range offers a powerful solution to the problem of high-speed internet in rural locations. Going from a connect speed of 1-2Mbps or less to a high speed LTE connection is a huge jump; but are you getting the best performance possible from your LTE device? You may …
Read More »How to Configure APN Settings on MikroTik LTE Devices
Our customers often ask LinITX.com how to configure APN settings for MikroTik LTE devices they’ve purchased from us, so we thought we’d write this useful guide to help you with the most common ways of configuring a correct setup. I’ve just received my MikroTik LTE router, what do I do …
Read More »How to Guide: Ubiquiti UniFi L3 SSH Connection and Adoption
Regular UniFi adoption is preformed over Layer 2. L2 adoption on UniFi (where the devices and UniFi Network application are on the same network) uses self discovery, any locally-available, unmanaged UniFi Devices will appear as “Pending Adoption” in the UniFi Network application itself (in the Devices section). This is the most …
Read More »How to Model Wireless PTP Links Using Ubiquiti airLink
Need to know if a link distance is possible? Want to get an idea of predicted throughput? Ubiquiti’s airLink is a fantastic tool, if used correctly. There are some intricacies to using airLink correctly in the UK. Below we will explain step by step, how to model your prospective link …
Read More »How to Get Optimised WiFi in Your Garden / Outdoor Office / Shed / Summer House
With the recent sunny weather and with more people working from home than ever before, many of our customers are working office hours in their gardens. As a result, people need reliable WiFi coverage in their garden or shed in order to be productive. A common misconception is that this …
Read More »What is VSSL Audio?
VSSL Audio provides a range of audiophile music streaming amplifiers. VSSL is a well-established American brand founded in 2015 and is the sister company of TruAudio speakers. Is VSSL Audio available in the UK? LinITX.com is the largest official UK distributor for both VSSL Audio and TruAudio speakers. You can …
Read More »How to Get Remote Access to a MikroTik LTE Device
It’s a frequently asked question we get from customers who have deployed an SXT-LTE or LHG-LTE device out on a remote site somewhere and they would now like to know how to get into that device to check on how it’s performing. First, we need to understand a little about …
Read More »Why Bother with WiFi Site Surveys?
A recent phone call got us thinking about the perception of WiFi site surveys – are they really worth it? An IT support company had recently managed to win a contract to install WiFi into a school, based on them supplying a quote using Ubiquiti UAPs. The school had originally …
Read More »MikroTik Dude Functions – Guide to Dude Labelling
Adding devices to the free MikroTik Dude program is straight forward enough and how to configure Dude for a basic setup will not be covered here as that is already well documented elsewhere. What I will examine today is Dude labels. The stock information provided on a device’s label is …
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