Light linkers

[MrKennyB]

Bought light linkers for last Xmas and loved them! But this year I just set them up and nothing. Dead. No communication. 
nothing has changed in set up from last year. Hoping an easy fix

[tomsusie]

I'm having a similar problem.  They worked last year and this year they won't transmit.  They pass data through wired connections but won't send wireless to receiving unit.   I would love to know if there is any type of fix or something to  reignite them.  Ended up using two linkers as pass through relays so I could run a cat 5 cable from another controller with an empty jack to another on other side of driveway.  

 

[adriank]

Having the same problem, can find in hardware utility but work when playing shows.

Any ideas out there

[basis21b]

Is there any chance that the antenna(s) were bent/damaged?  It is very difficult to see if the antenna was broken/damaged due to the external coating.  

There is discussion in this thread of communication issues with an ELL.  Of note, there was a time when contacting the LOR Helpdesk would result in them being able to provide the necessary replacement parts.

 

[dgrant]

Have you checked their firmware for updates? Also, the transmitter must be plugged into a powered USB adapter.

 

Let me add/Edit here, I think their speed is limited to 115K so if you are on a data buss set to higher than that, they might not work. If I'm wrong, feel free to correct me.

Edited December 6, 2021 by dgrant
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[TheDucks]

IIRC ELL do not auto detect the Network speed. You must set it (and @dgrant) is correct.  No Pixie type speeds.

If you need remote Pixies and use ELL there is a work around using a pair of N4-G4 show directors in a master/slave config .

I don't know if you can use a PC Master in that layout

[Donl1150]

I have the same issue now.   I had 3 units running last year - one transmitting and 2 receiving in different parts of the yard.   All using channel 16 at 115 k speed to drive 3 - ctb16 units.   Now HU won’t even find them.   I tried all 3 units separately, none picked up.   When I hard wire from the adapter to a single unit, it picks it up just fine.   So obviously the adapter is good and so is the controller.   The ELL is the issue.   Ideas?