9
CONFIGURA
TION
PERFORMING AN UPGRADE
ALIF101T units are flash upgradeable using the method outlined here. However, for
larger installations we recommend that you use the ADDERLink INFINITY Manager
(AIM) to upgrade multiple ALIF units. When using the method below, the ALIF101T unit
will be upgraded in sequence.
IMPORTANT: Upgrades must be performed equally on transmitters and
receivers at the same time. Mixed firmware operation is not supported.
WARNING: During the upgrade process, ensure that power is not
interrupted as this may leave ALIF101T unit in an inoperable state.
If the upgrade process is interrupted and fails, it may be necessary to switch to the
backup firmware image in order to regain operation. See left for details.
To upgrade a single ALIF101T unit via the network link
1 Download the latest upgrade file from the Adder Technology website.
Note: Upgrade files containing “txd” are required for DVI variants.
2 Temporarily connect the ALIF101T unit and a computer via a network (see
ADDERLink INFINITY browser-based configuration utility
section for details).
3 Run a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the ALIF101T unit
to be upgraded.
4 Click the Firmware Upgrade link. Within the Firmware Upgrade page, click the Choose
File button. In the subsequent file dialog, locate the downloaded upgrade file - check
that the file is correct for ALIF101T unit being upgraded. The file contains main and
backup images, you can choose to upgrade either the Main or the Backup.
5 Click the Upgrade Now button. A progress bar will be displayed (however, if your
screen is connected to ALIF101T unit being upgraded then video may be interrupted)
and the status indicators on ALIF101T unit will flash while the upgrade is in progress.
6 The indicators should stop flashing in less than one minute, after which ALIF101T unit
will automatically reboot itself. The upgrade process is complete.
Finding the latest upgrade files
Firmware files for the ALIF101T units are available from the
Support > Product
Downloads
section of the Adder Technology website (
).
Note: It is possible to downgrade the ADDERLink INFINITY firmware. After installing the
older firmware, perform a factory reset on each ADDERLink INFINITY in order to clear
the configuration file.
RESTORING A BACKUP FIRMWARE IMAGE
The ALIF101T unit retains a backup image of the previous firmware version in order to
provide a fallback in case of any issues with the primary image. The backup image has no
video or USB functionality; once invoked, you will need to load an upgrade file using the
web interface or via an ADDERLink INFINITY Manager (AIM) to load a new primary
image - see Performing an upgrade (shown right).
To restore the backup firmware image
1 Power on the ALIF101T unit.
2 Use a narrow implement (e.g. a straightened-out paper clip) to press-and-hold the
recessed reset button for roughly ten seconds until the indicators flash
green
/
red
.
3 Release the reset switch.
The ALIF101T unit will switch to the backup firmware image. Once complete,
ALIF101T unit will then continually flash
green
/
red
.
4 Perform an upgrade to reinstate a fresh primary firmware image - see right.
Use a straightened-out paper
clip to press the reset button
for roughly 10 seconds