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General| Certification | CE, FCC |
|---|---|
| Mounting type | Rack mounting |
| Product color | Black |
| Control display unit | No |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Power supply | 60 W |
| Input current | 1.5 A |
| Input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Output voltage | 12 V |
| Input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 2 |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 230 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 432 mm |
| Height | 44 mm |
| Weight | 2750 g |
Defines channels as virtual transmitters for video, audio, and USB streams.
Explains the system of groups for managing users and devices efficiently through inheritance.
Describes the two main user categories: Administrator and Regular user.
Covers security considerations and the three-way relationship between users, receivers, and channels.
Details the permissions required for users to access channels, and the relationships between them.
Details the network and power connections required for the AIM server unit.
Provides instructions and safety information for connecting the power supply to the AIM server.
Explains the function of each indicator light on the AIM server's front panel for operational checks.
Lists firmware version, switch support (IGMP, Jumbo packets) required for AIM installation.
Steps for replacing an AIM server, including resetting all ALIF devices to their default states.
Steps to transfer the existing AIM server configuration to a new unit to ensure a smooth transition.
Lists recommended web browsers with specific version requirements for accessing the AIM admin interface.
Provides step-by-step instructions for the initial login process for admin users, including default credentials.
Explains how new AdderLink Infinity (ALIF) transmitters and receivers are automatically added to the AIM server.
Details the procedure for performing a manual factory reset on ALIF units to restore default configuration.
Details the various sections and information presented on the AIM Dashboard Home page for status checking.
Configuration option to determine if user login is required to use AdderLink Infinity receivers.
Setting to define whether a user can connect to a channel exclusively, preventing others from sharing.
Defines the global setting for allowed connection modes (View/Shared, Exclusive) for new channels.
Configuration option to set the initial streaming mode for new connections, affecting multicast traffic.
Covers settings for DDC, Hot Plug Detect, USB Speed, and USB Hub Size on the AIM system.
Covers settings for Hotkey, Anonymous User profile, and Rows per Page for table display.
Defines AIM IP Address, Gateway IP Address, Netmask, DNS Server IP, and Syslog IP Address for network configuration.
Covers settings for Time (NTP), API, Mail Server, and Active Directory integration for system management.
Describes options for downloading backups to a computer or emailing them.
Defines the schedule for creating automatic backups, specifying frequency options.
Covers restoring backups from the server or uploading backup files from a local source.
Allows archiving connection or log data to CSV and downloading these reports for analysis.
Allows uploading AIM software update files to upgrade the AIM server.
Details how to upgrade firmware on AdderLink Infinity receivers and transmitters.
Shows only connections that are currently active within the AIM network.
Shows all connections that have occurred within the AIM network.
The initial page to view all existing channels within the AIM system.
Explains how to use search filters (Name, Description, Location) to locate specific channels in long lists.
Describes the fields for identifying channels, useful for large installations.
Explains how to select video, audio, USB, and serial streams from transmitters when creating a channel.
Defines the types of connections (View only, Exclusive, Shared) permitted for users to make to a channel.
Covers adding channels to groups and setting user access permissions for channels.
Describes fields for identifying channel groups, useful for large installations.
Allows selecting channels for groups and setting user access to channel groups.
The initial page to view a paginated table of all receiver devices within the AIM network.
Explains how to use search filters (Name, Description, Location) to locate specific receivers in long lists.
Displays information for each receiver and explains the management icons for status, identification, and rebooting.
Covers actions like rebooting, deleting, configuring, connecting, and disconnecting receivers.
Sets whether user login is required for a specific receiver, with options to inherit from groups or global settings.
Allows assigning receivers to one or more receiver groups for collective permission management.
Defines user access to specific receivers, with options to deny access.
Covers configuration of receiver groups, including name, exclusive mode, membership, and permissions.
The initial page to view a paginated table of all transmitter devices within the AIM network.
Explains how to use search filters (Name, Description, Location) to locate specific transmitters in long lists.
Displays information for each transmitter and explains management icons for status, identification, and rebooting.
Covers actions like rebooting, deleting, and configuring transmitters.
The initial page to view a paginated table of all users within the AIM network.
Explains how to use search filters (Name, Description, Location) to locate specific users in long lists.
Covers mandatory Username, optional Name/Email, and Password fields for user accounts.
Details Admin privileges, Account Suspension, Allow Exclusive Mode, and Permissions for user access to channels.
Defines the user groups to which a user belongs, inheriting permissions from the group.
Allows withdrawing permission for users to use specific receivers or receiver groups.
Covers User Group Name, Allow Exclusive Mode, Group Membership, and Permissions for managing user groups.
The Presets page is where the admin user can create and configure new and existing presets for multiple actions.
Describes mandatory Preset Name and optional Description fields for identifying presets.
Allows choosing a receiver and a corresponding channel to connect with as a base pair for a preset.
Allows choosing connection rules (View only, Exclusive, Shared) to be applied to a preset.
Provides steps for non-admin users to log in to the AdderLink Infinity Manager using a receiver.
Explains the meaning of various icons displayed in the OSD for connection status and modes.
Provides resources for getting assistance, including online solutions, updates, and technical support.
Summarizes the key steps for successful ALIF unit networking: choosing switches, layout, and configuration.
Provides criteria for choosing the right Layer 2 switches, focusing on Gigabit ports, IGMP snooping, and Jumbo frames.
Discusses the importance of network layout, flat structures, short distances, and private networks for efficiency.
Shows a recommended network layout diagram found to provide efficient throughput using IGMP snooping.
Lists specific Layer 2 and Layer 3 switch models known to work with ALIF units.
Details enabling IGMP Snooping, Fast-Leave, and configuring the L3 switch as an IGMP Querier.
Covers enabling Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and portfast on switch ports connected to ALIF units.
Instructions for enabling Jumbo Frames and choosing appropriate switch forwarding modes.
Advice on optimizing ALIF transmitter settings like Colour Depth, Background Refresh, Peak Bandwidth Limiter, and Frame Skipping.
Addresses the "Blinding" issue where horizontal lines appear on the ALIF receiver video image due to lost data packets.
Addresses the "Audio crackle" issue, similar to blinding, caused by missing data packets affecting audio output.
Addresses the problem where AIM cannot locate working ALIF units, detailing potential causes and remedies.
Discusses slow or sluggish mouse pointer issues related to dithering or VGA-to-DVI converters and their remedies.
Explains the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and its role in preventing multicast flooding.
Explains IGMP Snooping, the role of the IGMP Querier, and IGMP Fast-Leave mode for efficient multicast handling.
Explains Jumbo frames, their advantages for ALIF units, and network requirements.
Explains the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and its role in preventing bridging loops in networks with redundant links.
Details ALIF transmitter controls for customizing video data transmission and increasing data efficiency.
Covers Background Refresh, Colour Depth, Peak Bandwidth Limiter, and Frame Skipping for optimizing transmitter video output.
Explains different data forwarding methods used by Layer 2 switches and their impact on switching speed.
Describes the Store and Forward, Cut-through, and Fragment-free methods for data packet processing.
Explains adaptive switches and the importance of Layer 2 and Layer 3 of the OSI model for network switches.
Provides an overview of the AIM API, offering access to key routines for external applications.
Information about the API version and its changelog, detailing added methods for different versions.
Details the login and logout methods for the AIM API, including parameters, outputs, and examples.
Details the get_devices method for retrieving a list of devices (receivers/transmitters) via the AIM API.
Provides specific attributes returned for each device when using the get_devices method.
Details the get_channels method for retrieving a list of channels available to an authenticated user for a specific receiver.
Details the get_presets method for retrieving a list of presets available to an authenticated user.
Details the methods for connecting a receiver to a channel and connecting all channel-receiver pairs in a preset.
Details the methods for disconnecting receivers from channels and disconnecting all channel-receiver pairs in a preset.
Lists general safety precautions for using the AIM server unit and its power adapter in various environments.
Outlines the product warranty terms, covering defects in workmanship and materials for a specified period.
Discusses RF energy, EMC compliance (European, FCC, Canadian), and measures to correct interference.
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