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ADDER Infinity Specifications

General

Brand	ADDER
Model	Infinity
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

A.I.M. BASICS

Permissions Management

Installation

Required Connections

Details the network and power connections required for the A.I.M. server unit.

Network Port Configuration

Explains how to connect the A.I.M. server to the internal IP network port.

Power Supply Connection

Provides instructions for connecting the power supply to the A.I.M. server unit.

Installation Requirements

Lists minimum firmware versions and network switch requirements for ALIF units.

Mounting the A.I.M. Server

Rack Mount Installation

Configuration

Admin User Login Process

Provides steps for logging into the A.I.M. server as an administrator.

Important First Configuration Steps

Server Role and IP Address Setup

Guides through setting server role, IP address, and network configuration.

ALIF Device IP Address Assignment

Explains how to configure IP address assignment for ALIF devices.

Adding AdderLink Infinity Units

Manual Factory Reset for ALIF Units

Troubleshooting Missing ALIF Units

Dashboard Overview

Dashboard Home Page Overview

Dashboard Settings: General

License Upgrade Procedure

Dashboard Settings: Servers

Redundant Server Configuration

Sets up primary and backup servers for redundancy.

Network Settings

Dashboard Settings: Time, Mail, and Active Directory

Active Directory Integration

Dashboard Backup and Updates

Backup Management Options

Configures backup download, email, schedule, and restore from server/file.

Firmware Upgrade Procedures

Guides on upgrading AIM server and ALIF unit firmware.

Dashboard Active Connections, Event Log, and Remote Support

Remote Support Management

Channels Tab Overview

Viewing and Filtering Channels

Channel Configuration Details

Receivers Tab Overview

Viewing and Filtering Receivers

Receiver Configuration Details

Transmitters Tab Overview

Viewing and Filtering Transmitters

Transmitter Configuration Options

Users Tab Overview

Viewing and Filtering Users

User Account Configuration

Users: Active Directory Integration

Initial Active Directory Setup

Importing Users and Groups

Selects folders and users/groups from AD for import.

Presets Tab Overview

Preset Configuration Details

Operation Overview

Logging Into the Receiver OSD

Steps for logging into the A.I.M. receiver via the On-Screen Display (OSD).

Remote OSD Feature Usage

Accessing Remote OSD

Step-by-step guide to accessing the Remote OSD feature.

Appendix A: Networking Tips

Network Planning Summary

Switch Selection Criteria

Criteria for selecting appropriate network switches.

Efficient Network Layout Design

Guidance on designing an efficient network layout for ALIF units.

Appendix B: Troubleshooting

Video Image Issues (Blinding;Crackle)

Addresses blinding and audio crackle issues related to missing data packets.

AIM Unit Location Problems

Troubleshooting steps for when A.I.M. cannot locate working ALIF units.

Mouse Pointer Sluggishness

Explains slow mouse pointer issue due to dithering or VGA-to-DVI converters.

Appendix C: Server Redundancy

Setting Up Server Redundancy

Steps to configure two A.I.M. units as primary and backup servers.

Understanding Redundancy Operation

Describes failover process when the primary server fails.

Replacing an A.I.M. Server

Procedures for replacing an A.I.M. server in solo and redundant installations.

Appendix D: License Upgrade

License Upgrade Procedure

Guides on visiting Dashboard > Settings > General to upgrade license.

Safety Information

Lithium Battery Precautions

Cautions regarding lithium battery disposal and replacement.

Appendix F: A.I.M. API Reference

API Authentication Methods (login, logout)

A.I.M. API Methods: Device Management

Get Device List (get_devices)

API method to retrieve a list of connected devices.

A.I.M. API Methods: Channel Management

Get Channel List (get_channels)

API method to retrieve a list of channels available to a user.

A.I.M. API Methods: Preset Management

Get Preset List (get_presets)

A.I.M. API Methods: Connection Management

Connect Channel (connect_channel)

API method to connect a receiver to a channel.

Connect Preset (connect_preset)

API method to connect all channel-receiver pairs in a preset.

A.I.M. API Methods: Disconnection Management

Disconnect Channel (disconnect_channel)

API method to disconnect receivers from channels.

Disconnect Preset (disconnect_preset)

API method to disconnect all channel-receiver pairs in a preset.

A.I.M. API Methods: Preset Operations

Create Preset (create_preset)

API method to create a new preset.

Delete Preset (delete_preset)

A.I.M. API Methods: Channel Operations

Create Channel (create_channel)

Delete Channel (delete_channel)

Appendix G: DHCP Server Requirements

ALIF DHCP Client Identification

DHCP Server Information Provision