ADDERLink INFINITY dual Manual v30

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AdderLink Infinity browser-based configuration utility
The browser-based configuration utility within all TX and RX units requires a 
network connection between the ALIF unit and a computer on the same network. 
The configuration utility allows you to perform many important functions. Please see 
Appendix A for TX unit details and Appendix B for RX unit details.
It is possible to gain access to the internal configuration utility via any of...

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PERFORMING AN UPGRADE
ALIF units are flash upgradeable using the method outlined here. However, for larger 
installations we recommend that you use the AdderLink Infinity Manager (A.I.M.) 
to upgrade multiple ALIF units. When using the method below, the ALIF unit will be 
upgraded in sequence.
IMPORTANT: Upgrades must be performed on both the transmitters and 
the receivers at the same time. Mixed firmware operation is not supported....

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In operation, many ALIF installations require no intervention once configured. The TX and 
RX units take care of all connection control behind the scenes so that you can continue 
to work unhindered. 
FRONT PANEL INDICATORS
The six front panel indicators on each unit provide a useful guide to operation:
Operation
Indicators
These six indicators clearly show the key aspects of operation:
• NET  On when valid network link is present.
• SER...

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This chapter contains a variety of information, including the following:
• Getting assistance - see right
• Appendix A - Transmitter (TX) unit configuration pages 
• Appendix B - Receiver (TX) unit configuration pages
• Appendix C - Tips for success when networking ALIF units
• Appendix D - Troubleshooting
• Appendix E - Glossary
• Appendix F - RS232 ‘null-modem’ cable, General specifications.
• Appendix G - Fiber modules and cables
•...

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APPENDIX A  - Transmitter (TX) unit configuration pages
This section covers the browser-based configuration utility for the AdderLink Infinity TX 
(transmitter) unit. The TX utility has ten pages, titled as follows:
• System Configuration • System Messages
• Video Configuration  • Statistics
• USB Settings  • Firmware Upgrade
• Security  • Reboot
• AIM Manager • About   

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Unit NameName details that you can alter to distinguish this unit from all others. The name entered here will be read by A.I.M. units (if used) for administration purposes.
Unit DescriptionAllows you to optionally add a description of the unit, such as its location. Useful when many ALIF units are being used.
System portThis section determines the IP address, netmask and gateway details for the main Gigabit Ethernet port located on the...

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TX Video Configuration Peak bandwidth limiter percentageThe TX unit will employ a ‘best effort’ strategy in sending video and other data over the IP network. This means it will use as much of the available network bandwidth as necessary to achieve optimal data quality, although typically the TX unit will use considerably less than the maximum available. In order to prevent the TX unit from ‘hogging’ too much of the network capacity, you can...

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TX USB Settings 
Enable Dummy Boot KeyboardWhen ticked, the TX unit reports a virtual dummy boot keyboard to the attached PC to ensure that a keyboard is always reported when the PC boots up. The dummy boot keyboard uses one of the 13 USB endpoints, therefore if all 13 endpoints are required elsewhere for USB devices (or a KVM switch only supports two HID devices) then it can be disabled by deselecting this option. See also Reserved Port...

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TX AIM  Manager 
Enable AIM  ControlClick this button to allow an A.I.M. (Adder Infinity Manager) box to take control of this TX. When the button is clicked, the TX unit will be rebooted to allow the A.I.M. box to discover and control it.
TX System Messages 
Enable system messagesTick to allow the creation of status and error messages by the unit.
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TX Statistics 
TX Firmware Upgrade
TX Reboot
Enable collection of bandwidth statisticsALIF units can record data transfer statistics from the System port and plot them on a graph for troubleshooting and optimization purposes. When you enable this option, you will first be presented with a pop up from which you can choose which aspects you would like to graph: Data throughput, various packet rates and/or frame rates. 
SubmitClick this button...