ADDERLink INFINITY Manual V33

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TX About 
AboutThis page displays key information about the TX unit that may be requested by Adder Technical Support.
To get here1 If not already connected, temporarily connect the AdderLink Infinity unit and a PC via a network.2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the TX unit. Default: http://169.254.1.33  If the address is unknown, perform a manual factory reset.3 If necessary, click the About link.   

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APPENDIX B - Receiver (RX) unit configuration pages
This section covers the browser-based configuration utility for the AdderLink Infinity RX 
(receiver) unit. The RX utility has nine pages, titled as follows:
• System Configuration • Statistics
• USB Settings  • Firmware Upgrade
• Security  • Reboot
• AIM Manager • About
• System Messages    

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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 add a description of the unit, such as its location. Useful when many ALIF units are being used.
System IP AddressEnter the address that you wish to use for this receiver. The default is 169.254.1.32 which is the zero config IP address that...

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RX System Configuration (2 of 2)
Target Transmitter Unit Settings This section is where you configure the IP address details of the ALIF transmitter(s) that this receiver will connect with. You can quickly set all peripheral feeds (video, audio, USB and serial) to use the same location using the IP Address entry. 
For normal one-to-one connections enter the IP address that matches the System IP Address setting of the target transmitter unit...

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RX USB Settings 
To get here1 If not already connected, temporarily connect the AdderLink Infinity unit and a PC via a network.2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the RX unit. Default: http://169.254.1.32  If the address is unknown, perform a manual factory reset.3 If necessary, click the USB Settings link.
Allow Human Interface Devices (HID) onlyWhen enabled, this option restricts supported USB devices to keyboards and mice...

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RX Security 
To get here1 If not already connected, temporarily connect the AdderLink Infinity unit and a PC via a network.2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the RX unit. Default: http://169.254.1.32  If the address is unknown, perform a manual factory reset.3 Click  the Security link.
EncryptionThis setting allows you to apply encryption to the USB and control data passed across the link. Note that video data is never...

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RX AIM Manager 
Enable AIM ControlClick this button to allow an A.I.M. (Adder Infinity Manager) box to take control of this RX. When the button is clicked, the RX unit will be rebooted to allow the A.I.M. box to discover and control it.
RX System Messages 
Enable system messagesTick to allow the creation of status and error messages by the unit.
Send system messages to remote Log ServerChoose this option to send the system messages to a...

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RX Statistics 
RX Firmware Upgrade
RX Reboot
UpgradeUse this page to upgrade the main or backup firmware image on the unit. Please see the section Performing an upgrade for details.
Reboot Use this page to perform a reboot or a factory reset. Please see the section Manual factory reset for details.
To get here1 If not already connected, temporarily connect the AdderLink Infinity unit and a PC via a network.2 Run a web browser and enter the...

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RX About 
AboutThis page displays key information about the RX unit that may be requested by Adder Technical Support.
To get here1 If not already connected, temporarily connect the AdderLink Infinity unit and a PC via a network.2 Run a web browser and enter the IP address of the RX unit. Default: http://169.254.1.32  If the address is unknown, perform a manual factory reset.3 If necessary, click the About link.   

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APPENDIX C - Tips for success when networking ALIF units
ALIF units use multiple strategies to minimize the amount of data that they send 
across networks. However, data overheads can be quite high, particularly when very 
high resolution video is being transferred, so it is important to take steps to maximize 
network efficiency and help minimize data output. The tips given in this section have been 
proven to produce very beneficial...