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AdderLink XDIP

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Page 1: ...AdderLink XDIP User Guide Experts in Connectivity Solutions Extender Solutions ...

Page 2: ...he configuration wizard 13 To add a new transmitter 17 Restoring a node 19 Admin menus 20 Receiver node settings 20 General Settings page 20 OSD Settings page 21 Manage Ports page 22 Advanced page 23 Software Upgrade page 25 Setup Channels page 26 Transmitter node settings 26 General Settings page 26 Manage Ports pages 27 Advanced pages 28 Software Upgrade page 29 Operation Switching channels 30 I...

Page 3: ...you to choose whether it becomes a transmitter or a receiver This ensures that your small stock of nodes can efficiently meet your current requirements and then be easily redistributed in any order to satisfy future issues too Many hosts one console XDIPs can form what might be termed a Distributed KVM switch where you authorize a single XDIP receiver to access up to eight separate XDIP transmitte...

Page 4: ...WR indicates the presence of input power the color also indicates overall mode TX Green RX Blue Start of Life Red Recovery mode Yellow 12V 1 5A INDOOR USE ONLY COMPUTER CONSOLE PoE Audio line out jack Audio line in jack HDMI video port 12VDC power port PoE option available USB ports On TX Optional Feed to a local console On RX Feed to the user console HDMI video port USB port On TX Link to the mai...

Page 5: ...om A D D E R L I N K SUPPLIED ITEMS per node Information wallet containing Quick setup guide Eight self adhesive rubber feet Safety document AdderLink XDIP node Power adapter with locking connector USB cable 2m type A to B Audio cable 3m 3 5mm stereo jacks HDMI cable with locking connectors 1 5m ...

Page 6: ...Part number VSC24 Replacement power adapter with locking connector Part number PSU IEC 12VDC 1 5A Country specific power cords CAB IEC AUS Australia CAB IEC EURO Central Europe CAB IEC UK United Kingdom CAB IEC USA United States CAB IEC JAPAN Japan Wall desk mounting kit plus screws Part number RMK10 HDMI cable with locking connectors 1 5m Part number VSCD12 ...

Page 7: ...given within this guide however where possible connect the power in as a final step MOUNTING Before you begin making connections to the AdderLink XDIP nodes it is advisable to first mount the nodes in place either On a horizontal surface using the supplied self adhesive feet or On a vertical surface using the optional wall desk mounting kit or Within an optional rack mount bracket 12V 1 5A INDOOR ...

Page 8: ...HDMI offers the great advantage that it is a straightforward task to convert its signals to and from other common video formats DisplayPort DVI andVGA See page 8 2 Insert the supplied USB type A to type B cable between the USB socket in the COMPUTER section and a vacant USB port on the computer Using Adder locking HDMI connectors The supplied HDMI cable features a locking mechanism to prevent acci...

Page 9: ...video cable DisplayPort to HDMI passive adapter DisplayPort to HDMI passive DisplayPort video port on computer To XDIP COMPUTER video port DisplayPort HDMI adapters active or passive The choice of whether to use an active or passive adapter depends primarily upon the signal source If your computer outputs Dual mode DisplayPort also known as DP then you can use a cheaper passive adapter to derive a...

Page 10: ...eo format conversion continued HDMI toVGA active adapter XDIP CONSOLE video port HDMI to VGA active adapter To VGA monitor COMPUTER DISPLAY Adder DVA VGA to DVI adapter VGA video port on computer To XDIP COMPUTER video port HDMI to DVI adapter VGA to HDMI VGA link cable ...

Page 11: ...r audio signals To make console connections 1 Insert the supplied HDMI cable between the HDMI video socket in the CONSOLE section and the video port on your monitor HDMI offers the great advantage that it is a straightforward task to convert its signals to and from other common video formats DisplayPort DVI andVGA See page 8 2 Connect the USB leads from your mouse and keyboard to the two sockets o...

Page 12: ...ween two nodes using a single cable up to 100 meters in length Minimum cable specification CAT5e S FTP preferred or Via a network switch to allow interaction between receiver transmitter combinations Minimum network switch specifications 1Gb transfer rates IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol to at least level 2 preferably level 3 in order to allow efficient multicasting while keeping network b...

Page 13: ...to a nearby mains supply socket To disconnect the power adapter 1 Isolate the power adapter from the mains supply 2 Grasp the outer body of the power adapter plug where it connects with the node 3 Gently pull the body of the outer plug away from the node As the body of the plug slides back it will release from the socket and you can fully withdraw the whole plug IMPORTANT Please read and adhere to...

Page 14: ...0 once the initial configuration is complete AdderLink XDIP configuration is primarily driven via the receiver s During the initial configuration and subsequent post installation alterations a transmitter can be configured via a receiver but not vice versa Also one receiver cannot configure another receiver Where two or more receiver nodes will be required run the wizard from the first receiver no...

Page 15: ...ormation Enter the names descriptions and admin password for this receiver Receiver Name Receiver Description Computer Name Computer Description New Admin Password Confirm Admin Password Description Local Computer Description Password for Node Configuration Password for Node Configuration Receiver 1 Cancel OK If you chose the RECEIVER option you will now be given the opportunity to enter details f...

Page 16: ...r User Access Transmitter 2 Cancel OK 10 Enter the details for this transmitter including two separate passwords The Admin Password is required to administer the configuration details only The Access Password allows you to restrict who is allowed to connect to this transmitter When the Access Password is set a user will be prompted to enter it when first attempting to add this transmitter node to ...

Page 17: ...n a local computer if connected to your receiver or any of the associated transmitters See page 30 for details about operation SETUP Customise the Channel Order Drag and drop the channels into your preferred order Name Transmitter 1 Description Description DONE BACK 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Transmitter 2 Description 2 Receiver 1 Description Name Local Computer Transmitter 1 Transmitter 2 Description Descript...

Page 18: ...see page 19 4 Click OK to continue You will now be given a choice of turning this Start of Life node into either a receiver or a transmitter 5 Click the TRANSMITTER option You can now enter the details for the node to which your console peripherals are currently connected SETUP Basic Information Enter the name description and admin and access password for this transmitter Transmitter Name Transmit...

Page 19: ...r use the return and arrow keys to reorder the list Identify configure or delete the selected channels or add other transmitters to the channels list 2 10 Click the icon in the lower right corner to list all available transmitter and SoL nodes ADMIN Channel Selection Receiver 1 Select which nodes to add as channels General Name Transmitter 1 Description Description Description OSD Settings Setup C...

Page 20: ...17 v1 00 18 15 30 07 17 v1 00 18 15 30 07 17 Select Upgrade File Switch to AlternativeVersion Restore Default Settings Reboot Node Select File Upgrade Switch Restore Reboot Receivers or transmitters Use a narrow implement such as a straightened out paper clip to press and hold the recessed reset button on the front panel while power is applied for just over ten seconds until the front panel PWR in...

Page 21: ...MENUS Once an AdderLink XDIP installation has undergone its initial configuration if necessary you can make further alterations using the Admin menu An Admin menu is accessible via each receiver wherein changes can be made to that receiver and or any of the linked transmitters To enter the Admin menu 1 From any connected receiver node enter the receiver s OSD Press CTRL ALT C 2 Click the icon in t...

Page 22: ...eys or any keyboard Letter which needs to be defined in the white box on the right Note If the Letter option is selected but no letter is defined within the white box then the functionality is disabled OSD Hotkey Defines the key which when used together with the chosen main hotkeys will display the OSD menu Disconnect Hotkey Defines the key which when used together with the chosen main hotkeys wil...

Page 23: ...Cancel Local Video USB Connected Monitor Choose the video EDID that will be presented to the attached computer DEL 61462 Connected Monitor Connected Monitor Lists the basic details for the monitor connected to the console video output of this receiver node Click on the Details button to view more information about the connected video monitor Connected Devices Lists the USB devices which are curren...

Page 24: ...d automatically in either of two ways With the use of a DHCP server if one is available during configuration or otherwise using Link Local addresses 169 254 x x ADMIN Network Diagnostics Receiver 1 RECEIVER Ping a selected node or run IGMP tests on this node Network Info Network Test Diagnostics Statistics Transmitter 1 Transmitter 1 IGMPVersion IGMP Fast Leave Status Packet Loss Average Response ...

Page 25: ...g Address Enter a valid IP address for a syslog server on the local network where status logs can be sent Severity Level Defines the level of messages that will be logged according to RFC5424 Level 5 Notice normal but significant condition is the default setting XDIP currently supports levels 1 to 7 Choosing levels 6 Informational or 7 Debug will cause larger numbers of lesser events to also be lo...

Page 26: ...current and recovery Bootloader versions plus the Active image that is currently running as well as the Alternate the previously active image version details Select Upgrade File Any valid firmware upgrade files held only in the root menu on a memory stick in one of the USB sockets will be listed here if necessary click the icon to update after insertion Select the required file name and click the ...

Page 27: ...ws the unique network identity applied to this node SoftwareVersion Shows the current main version of internal firmware Transmitter Name andTransmitter Description These fields allow you to change the name and description tags for this node Admin Password Allows you to change the administration password that protects this menu Access Password Allows you to change the access password that restricts...

Page 28: ...Keyboard USB Mouse ADMIN Port Settings Transmitter 2 General Manage Ports Advanced Software Upgrade TRANSMITTER Review this node s USB audio and video port information and change its settings Apply Cancel Video USB Audio Disable LocalVideo Ports Details Connected Monitor Choose the video EDID that will be presented to the attached computer DEL 61462 Connected Monitor Manage Ports pages To access t...

Page 29: ...ames per Second Samples per Second Bit Rate Mbps Bit Rate Mbps Underflows Overflows Luma Quality Factor Chroma Quality Factor 1920 Linear 1080 16 60 48000 43 480 1 615661 0 0 99 97 Network details are configured automatically in either of two ways With the use of a DHCP server if one is available during configuration or otherwise using Link Local addresses 169 254 x x Default Multicast Tick this o...

Page 30: ...ult Settings Reboot Node Upgrade Switch Restore Reboot Select File Firmware details Lists the current and recovery Bootloader versions plus the Active image that is currently running as well as the Alternate the previously active image version details Select Upgrade File Any valid firmware upgrade files held only in the root menu on a memory stick in one of the USB sockets of the receiver node bei...

Page 31: ...disconnect your console from the current channel without switching to another 1 Display the channel list as above 2 Click the icon shown next to the currently selected channel Note The standard hotkey combinations can be changed see next page To select a channel using hotkeys The quickest way to switch between channels is to use hotkeys This is where the order of transmitter nodes within the chann...

Page 32: ... OSD Mouse Launch Hotkeys Next Channel Hotkey Previous Channel Hotkey OSD Hotkey Disconnect Hotkey OSD Timeout OSD Settings Setup Channels Manage Ports Advanced Software Upgrade RECEIVER Update this node s OSD timeout and hotkeys Apply Cancel English gb None Left Ctrl Left Alt Letter Letter Left Ctrl Left Alt Left Ctrl Left Alt Left Ctrl Left Alt Left Ctrl Left Alt x c min 1 4 Configure the Next C...

Page 33: ...or will flash when data is being transferred PWR USB VID LNK LNK This indicator will be on for the receiver and transmitter nodes which have established a link VID Indicates an active video connection USB Indicates an active USB connection PWR This indicator will be on when power is supplied to the node Its color reflects the overall status of the node Start of Life Transmitter Receiver Recovery m...

Page 34: ...ements GETTING ASSISTANCE If you are still experiencing problems after checking the information contained within this guide then we provide a number of other solutions Online solutions and updates www adder com support Check the Support section of the adder com website for the latest solutions and firmware updates Technical support www adder com contact support form For technical support use the c...

Page 35: ... is used by default unless the XDIP nodes see v2 used by the network in which case they will automatically drop down to IGMP v2 when performing multicasts to ensure that no unnecessary congestion is caused IGMP Snooping The IGMP messages are effective but only operate at layer 2 intended for routers to determine whether multicast data should enter a subnet A relatively recent development has taken...

Page 36: ...ation the reverse occurs Each wrapper is stripped away and the instructions examined until finally only the original data are left So why are Layer 2 and Layer 3 of particular importance when discussing AdderLink XDIP Because the successful transmission of data relies upon fast and reliable passage through network switches and most of these operate at either Layer 2 or Layer 3 The job of any netwo...

Page 37: ...es the susceptibility to interference from both external and internal sources Proximity to other electromagnetic sources are the main external threat and these can be subdued using overall screening that surrounds all four of the cable pairs However interference is also possible from neighbouring twisted pairs within the same cable and this can be just as hazardous to data integrity Such crosstalk...

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Page 60: ...pere rating Also make sure that the total ampere rating of all the devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Do not attempt to service the nodes yourself WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WEEE Household users only At the end of its useful life your product is considered to be WEEE As such it is important to note that WEEE is not to be disposed of ...

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Page 62: ...N FURTHER INFORMATION INDEX Web www adder com Contact www adder com contact details Support www adder com support www ctxd com Documentation by 2017 Adder Technology Limited All trademarks are acknowledged Part No MAN XDIP ADDER Release 1 0 ...

Page 63: ...nnection 11 LNK indicator 32 M Manage Ports page receiver 22 transmitter 27 Menu admin 20 Mounting 6 N Navigation of menus 13 Network switch specifications 11 Node restore 19 O Optional extras 5 OSD Mouse Launch 21 OSD Settings page 21 OSD Timeout 21 P PiMF 36 PoE 11 Power connection 12 Power over Ethernet 11 PWR indicator 32 R Rack mount bracket 6 Recovery mode 32 Remote Logging Address 24 28 Rem...

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