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ADDING ADDeRlINk INFINITy UNITs
When new ALIF transmitters and receivers are added to a network, they are designed to
automatically announce themselves* to the A.I.M. server. Once the A.I.M. server receives
their announcement(s), the ALIF units will be added to the administrator’s view of the
Dashboard
. From here you can then begin to configure each new ALIF unit.
* ALIF units can be configured either from their own browser-based configuration utility or via
the A.I.M. server. Once an ALIF unit has been configured in one way, it cannot be reconfigured
using the other method without undergoing a factory reset. This policy is in place to help prevent
accidental overwriting of configurations. It also means that once an ALIF unit has been locally
configured, it will not announce itself to the A.I.M. server upon being added to a network. Please
see right for details about resetting an ALIF unit.
If an AlIF unit is not located
There are several reasons why an ALIF unit might not be located by A.I.M.:
• The ALIF unit has been locally configured or is otherwise not using its factory default
setting. Try performing a factory reset on an ALIF that is not being located.
• The ALIF unit is not located in the same Ethernet segment as the A.I.M. server. Double
check connections and move units where necessary, so that all reside within the same
Ethernet segment.
• There is a potential cabling problem between the ALIF and A.I.M. units. Check and
where necessary, replace faulty cables.
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factory reset
Where a previously configured ALIF unit is being added to a network for control by an
A.I.M. server, you can use this method to reset the unit to its default configuration.
To perform a manual factory reset
1 Remove power from the ALIF unit.
2 Use a narrow implement (e.g. a straightened-out paper clip) to press-and-hold the
recessed reset button on the front panel. With the reset button still pressed, re-
apply power to the unit and then release the reset button.
After roughly eight seconds, when the factory reset has completed, five of the front
panel indicators will flash for a period of three seconds to indicate a successful reset
operation.
Use a straightened-out paper clip to press the reset button
while powering on the unit
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Further information
Please also see:
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Basic steps for a new configuration
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Appendix A - Tips for success when networking ALIF units
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Appendix B - Troubleshooting
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Appendix C - Redundant servers: Setting up and swapping out
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Appendix D - Glossary
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Appendix E - A.I.M. API