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PERFORMING AN UPGRADE
ALIF 2112T units are ash upgradeable using the method outlined here. However, for
larger installations we recommend that you use the AdderLink Innity Manager (A.I.M.)
to upgrade multiple ALIF dual units. When using the method below, the ALIF dual unit will
be upgraded in sequence.
IMPORTANT: Upgrades must be performed on both the transmitters and
the receivers at the same time. Mixed rmware operation is not supported.
WARNING: During the upgrade process, ensure that power is not
interrupted as this may leave the unit in an inoperable state.
If the upgrade process is interrupted and fails, it may be necessary to switch to the
backup rmware image in order to regain operation. See right for details.
To upgrade a single unit via network link
1 Download the latest upgrade le from the Adder Technology website.
Note: There are separate upgrade les for TX and RX units.
2 Temporarily connect the ALIF 2112T unit and a computer via a network (see
AdderLink Innity browser-based conguration utility section for details).
3 Run a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the ALIF 2112T
unit to be upgraded.
4 Click the Firmware Upgrade link. Within the Firmware Upgrade page, click the Choose
File button. In the subsequent le dialog, locate the downloaded upgrade le - check
that the le is correct for the unit being upgraded.
5 Click the Upgrade Now button. A progress bar will be displayed (however, if your
screen is connected to the unit being upgraded then video may be interrupted) and
the indicators on the front panel will ash while the upgrade is in progress.
6 The indicators should stop ashing in less than one minute, after which the unit will
automatically reboot itself. The upgrade process is complete.
Finding the latest upgrade les
Firmware les for the ALIF dual units are available from the Technical Support >
Updates section of the Adder Technology website (www.adder.com).
Note: It is possible to downgrade the AdderLink Innity rmware. After installing the older
rmware, perform a factory reset on each AdderLink Innity in order to clear the conguration
le.
OPTIONS SWITCHES
A pair of Options switches are located on the rear panel of every ALIF 2112T unit.
Switch 1 - rmware image select
Each ALIF 2112T unit retains a backup rmware image which can be used in situations
where the primary rmware becomes corrupted (most often through failed upgrade
operations). Using the backup rmware will allow you to regain operation of the unit.
Option switch 1 OFF Normal operation using the main rmware
ON Operate using the backup rmware image
Option switch 2 is reserved and must remain in the OFF (up) position for normal
operation.