Upgrading Alif Firmware Globally - ADDER Infinity User Manual

Dashboard > Updates
Upgrade AIM Software
This option allows you to upgrade (or downgrade, if required) the A.I.M. server firmware
while preserving all configuration data. Firmware files are encrypted and digitally-signed
for A.I.M.-server integrity.
Please see Upgrading (or downgrading) A.I.M. firmware
Reset AIM Configuration
This option can be used to reset A.I.M. to its initial configuration or a previous upgrade.
When the A.I.M. server is reset, all devices, channels, presets, users, groups and logs will
be removed. Note: You are recommended to take a backup onto an external device before
starting the upgrade process.
If one or more previous upgrades have been installed on this system, you will be given the
option to choose either the original factory image or the last upgrade image. They will be
listed by version number - click the appropriate radio button to select.
Two other options are available within this section:
• Also reset the server IP address - When ticked, the IP address will be reset to the default:
169.254.1.3 and you will be reminded to manually navigate to that address.
• Also delete security certificates and keys - When ticked, all certificates and keys held within
the server will be removed.
When the required options have been chosen, click the Reset AIM Configuration
button to commence.
Upload New TX/RX Firmware
Allows you to upload a firmware file to the A.I.M. server, which can then be used to
upgrade ALIF TX and RX units.
Install Firmware onto Devices
Allows you to determine various upgrade settings and then commence the upgrade
process.
Please see Upgrading ALIF firmware globally >>

Upgrading ALIF firmware globally

This method allows the A.I.M. admin user to upgrade firmware on receivers and
transmitters, wherever they are located.
on the next page 1 Use the "Upload New TX/RX Firmware" section to place new transmitter and/or
2 Within the "Install Firmware onto Devices" section, choose the Device Version (ALIF
3 Click the Available firmware drop-down box and select the required new firmware
4 Click the "Install" button to apply the chosen firmware to the devices.
5 On the right side of the list, you can:
6 Click the "Upgrade Selected..." button to create a queue of devices to be upgraded. If
receiver firmware file(s) onto the A.I.M. server. Once uploaded, the stored firmware
files are listed within the relevant "Available firmware" drop-down boxes within the
sections below.
standard or dual model), Device Type (RX or TX) and Firmware Type (Main or Backup
copies).
version.
• Individually select the devices to which the firmware upgrade will be applied by
checking the "Upgrade" boxes next to each device, or
• Use the "Upgrade All" option to apply firmware globally to all devices.
• You are recommended to tick the "Reboot First" (or "Reboot All First" when using
the "Upgrade All" option).
there are many devices to upgrade, this may take some time.
The status of devices during the upgrade process should be shown in near-real time
on the receivers/transmitters pages and on the device's own page. The page will show
whether the device is still in the queue to be upgraded or if it is in the process of
rebooting with the new firmware. Note that the process of applying firmware to a
device and enacting a reboot takes several minutes to complete.
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