About the Controller The LinITX Embedded controller is simply an ALIX board with Linux embedded allowing the installation of various Debian packages. One such Debian package is the Ubiquiti UniFi controller which is available free from UBNT.com. We get phone calls daily about setting up a UniFi controller. A lot …
Read More »Mikrotik QRT Perfect for PTP Wisp applications
The Mikrotik QRT is an all in one wireless device similar to the SXT range but much more powerful. The QRT boasts a powerful 24dBi antenna combined with an internal RB911 with a transmit power of 30dBm giving a potential output of 54dbm or 250W which far exceed’s the …
Read More »News: WiFi consultancy at Stand Up To Cancer Event
Over the last year, we have been working with Makelight and Eskimo on a number of high density WiFi based projects for concerts by Bastille, Laura Mvula, Biffy Clyro and more. On this occasion Makelight were hired to create a stunning special effect for the Channel4 TV programme “Stand Up To Cancer” tonight. Using up to …
Read More »HowTo: Building to Building PTP links using MikroTik Wireless Products
We are often asked how to make building to building or ‘point to point’ wireless links. As the MikroTik interface does not change between models this ‘How To’ can apply to any MikroTik Wireless based device. For this How To I will be using a pair of the new MikroTik …
Read More »New Product: MikroTik Cloud Router Switch 109-8G
MikroTik have taken the Cloud Router Switch series of past and shrunk them to create this. The CRS 109-8G-1S-2HnD-IN is the perfect all in one solution for the home office, supporting built in wireless and full UK FTTC/P support along with 8 gigabit ports and a SFP Port to …
Read More »New Product: Ubiquiti PowerBeam AC
The Latest in Ubiquiti AC devices is here, the PowerBeam PBE-5AC-500 is the latest in the PowerBeam range and now boasting the new 802.11 AC technology to deliver higher throughput over wireless links (up to 3x faster than previous PowerBeam models). Not only is the new PowerBeam faster and capable …
Read More »New Product: MikroTik mAP 2n
MikroTik’s new mAP 2n is now in and ready to go! The tiny innovation is ideal for WISP’s (Wireless Internet Service Providers) and even home business users. This smart ‘mAP‘ is a fully Router OS capable device and comes equipped with POE Pass through on port 2, this is ideal …
Read More »Article: Testing MikroTik`s New SXT ACs : SXT-5HPacD & SXT-5PacD-SA
MikroTik’s new SXT-5HPacD is here and boasts some great advantages over previous models, supporting the new wireless 802.11ac technology which boasts some revolutionary breakthroughs in throughput performance with up to 866Mbit datarate along with 256-QAM modulation and 80MHz channels. The new SXT ac range also support using within 802.11a & …
Read More »HowTo: Building to Building PTP links using Ubiquiti Airmax products
(This how to also applies to 2.4GHz Ubiquiti Equipment) We are often asked how to make building to building or ‘point to point’ wireless links. This HowTo explains how to use Ubiquiti Nanostations to make a transparent link. The first port of call for configuring any Ubiquiti device is to …
Read More »News: Ubiquiti airFiber 5 stock arrives
The much awaited new airFiber 5 units have just arrived today so customers who pre-ordered will be receiving their orders very soon. 🙂 More stock is expected in July so if you missed out please contact us urgently so as not to be disappointed.
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