ADDER AdderLink ALIF2000T User's Guide

AdderLink Infinity ManagerUser GuidesAIM

 sll9ConfigurationThis section covers configuration of the AdderLink Infinity Manager Suite for adm

 sll10Adding AdderLink Infinity units WhennewALIFtransmittersandreceiversareaddedtoanet

 sll11Basic steps for a new configurationWhenaddingandconguringnewdevicesusinganAIMserv

 sll12The Dashboard tabThe Dashboard is your main point of contact for checking and changing the

 sll13Dashboard > Settings pageClick the Settings option below the Dashboard tab.Most global

 sll14HotkeyAllows you to define the default keypress combination that will be used to access the

 sll15Dashboard > Backups pageYou can schedule backup copies of the AIM database (containing

 sll16Dashboard > Updates pageUpgrade AIM SoftwareIf you have downloaded an update file for AI

 sll17Dashboard > Event Log pageThis page lists events that have occurred within the AIM syst

 sll18Channels > View Channels pageThis page lists all channels that currently exist within t

 sll1ContentsIntroductionAIM basics ...

 sll19Channels > Add or Configure a ChannelFrom the View Channels page, you can add a new chan

 sll20Channels > Add or Configure Channel GroupChannel groups allow easy permission-granting f

 sll21The Receivers tabThe Receivers tab shows a paginated table of all receiver devices within

 sll22Receivers > Configure Receiver pageFrom the View Receivers page, you can configure detail

 sll23The Transmitters tabThe Transmitters tab shows a paginated table of all transmitter device

 sll24Transmitters > Configure Transmitter pageWhenyouclick for a particular transmitter,

 sll25The Users tabThe Users tab shows a paginated table of all users within the AIM network. Wi

 sll26Users > Add User or Configure User pageFrom the View Users page, you can add a new user

 sll27Users > Add User Group or Configure Group pageFrom the View User Groups page, you can cr

 sll28Users > Active DirectoryTo simplify integration alongside existing systems within organ

 sll2ALIF RXALIF RXALIF RXALIF TXALIF TXALIF TXGigabitEthernet10/100linkwww.adder.comAdderLinkAD

 sll29The Presets tabPresets enable multiple actions to be pre-defined so that they can be initia

 sll30Presets > Add or Configure Presets pageFrom the Presets page, you can add a new preset o

 sll31OperationFor non-admin users, AdderLink Infinity Manager offers a clear way to choose and a

 sll32Further informationThis chapter contains a variety of information, including the following

 sll33Appendix ATips for success when networking ALIF units ALIF units use multiple strategies t

 sll34Configuring the switches and devicesThe layout is vital but so too is the configuration:• E

 sll35Appendix BTroubleshootingProblem: The video image of the ALIF receiver shows horizontal li

 sll36Problem: AIM cannot locate working ALIF units.There are a few possible causes:• TheALIF

 sll37Appendix CGlossaryInternet Group Management ProtocolWhereanALIFtransmitterisrequired

 sll38Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)In order to build a robust network, it is necessary to include

 sll3AIM basicsChannelsThink of a channel as a ‘virtual transmitter’. It is virtual because the

 sll39Forwarding modesIn essence, the job of a layer 2 switch is to transfer as fast as possible

 sll40Appendix D AIM APIThe AIM API provides access for external applications to key routines us

 sll41logoutThe authentication token provided by the Login function can be used until the logout

 sll42ExamplesInput:/api/?v=1&method=get_presets&token=xxxxxOutput:<api_response>

 sll43disconnect_presetThis function disconnects all channel-receiver pairs in a preset, or disc

 sll44Safety information• Foruseindry,oilfreeindoorenvironmentsonly.• Warning-livep

 sll45Radio Frequency EnergyAll interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in or

 sll46www.ctxd.com Documentation by:© 2012 Adder Technology LimitedAll trademarks are acknowledg

 sll47HTIndexAActive Directory 4,28BBrowserssupported 9CCable specnull modem 34Channeladd cha

 sll4Active DirectoryTo streamline administration even further, AIM supports Active Directory. B

 sll5Supplied itemsAIM server unitCD-ROM (contains this user guide)12V, 5A Power supply plus co

 sll6InstallationConnectionsThe AIM server unit is supplied fully pre-loaded and permits no loca

 sll7www.adder.comAdderLinkADMADMUSRUSRUNCUNCETH1ETH1ETH2ETH2PWRPWRMANAGEMENT SERVERFront panel

 sll8Swapping out an AIM serverIf a configured AIM server needs to be replaced within an installa