Connecting To The Link Controller - ADJ LINK User Manual

CONNECTING TO THE LINK CONTROLLER

The Link controller connects to your IPad using either its private Wi-Fi network, or the USB connector
on the back. When the Link controller is turned on, it will create a local Wi-Fi network that you can join
using the Wi-Fi settings on your IPad. The network will show up on the list of available networks in the
Wi-Fi section in your IPad's settings. The default network name is "ADJLink". The default password is
"link1234". Select and join the network as you would join any other Wi-Fi network from your IPad. It is
highly recommended that you change the password before using it in public. The network can
appear on any Wi-Fi device in the vicinity of your lighting system. As an added security feature
only one device can connect to the network.
If you prefer to use a hardwired connection between the IPad and Link you will need a USB cable
adapter. There are several types that will work depending on the IPad model. For an IPad with lightning
connector, figures A and B will work. Figure B, which is sometimes referred to as the Apple camera
adapter also allows the IPad to connect to a charger at the same time. If you have an IPad Pro with
USB C connector, you will need something like Figure C along with a standard USB printer style cable.
Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C
There are several advantages to using the wireless connection. Mobility is probably the most helpful
as you will be able to carry the IPad to different parts of the room as needed when doing setups or
when you want to control the lighting from somewhere other than where the console is located, as long
as the IPad is within range of the console's network.
The Wi-Fi range between your IPad and the Link will vary depending on the environment, but you
should expect no more than 75 feet for a fast, reliable connection indoors. Walls can shorten the range.
The Link Wi-Fi is dual band and its network can run at 5GHz or at 2.4GHz. The band is selected
manually from the settings section in the app. 5GHz is the default band and is faster and usually less
congested but 2.4GHz usually has longer range and is better at going through walls but is also typically
more congested when other networks are in the area. The Link will try to find the least congested Wi-
Fi channel for either band when it powers on. Consult the "Settings" chapter in the app-manual on how
to select the Wi-Fi band.
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