Soft Gateway InstallationAT-AMS-SW

with integrated

Velocity with Integrated AMS 2

Version Release Date Notes

1 May 2018 Initial release

2 March 2020 Updated for integration within Velocity

Version Information

Velocity with Integrated AMS 3

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Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Requirements 5

Installation 6

Setup & Login 9

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Introduction

Requirements

The Atlona Management System (AMS) is a powerful free resource for AV integrators, facility AV/IT system administrators, and tech managers to configure, monitor, and service multiple Atlona products from a web browser. AMS enables centralized organization and management of Atlona devices and system installations throughout a facility or residence. Additionally, AMS greatly reduces integration time and serves as a convenient portal for helpdesk support. Comprehensive features include automatic network device discovery, multi-device configuration and management, firmware update automation and management, notifications and alerts, event logging, and more.

• AMS software download • OS - Microsoft Windows 7, 8.1, or 10• RAM - 4GB minimum• 16GB HD space minimum• Core - Intel CPUs: BIOS must support Intel VT-x (Intel Virtualization Technology) AMD CPUs: BIOS and AMD

processor must support AMD-Vi• Gigabit Ethernet Card• Wired Ethernet connection for support of MdNS discovery

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Installation

2. After reviewing the EULA, select the I accept the agreement radial and select Next.

1. Once the installer is downloaded, unzip the file and double click the executable called Velocity-AMS. A new window will take over the screen.

3. The installer will select a place to install the program automatically. Select Browse... to change the location if needed, then press Next.

4. AMS will be ready to install, with a confirmation screen of the installation area, press Install to start.

The installer will say Velocity, but AMS has now been fully integrated into the Velocity system. The software will remain free to use for configuration and set up of Atlona products. Being a Linux based application, the installer will install not just Velocity/AMS but Oracle VM VirtualBox as well.

NOTE: For MdNS discovery, the PC AMS is installed on should have a wired Ethernet connection as most wireless networks will not support MdNS.

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5. Before the Velocity/AMS is installed on the computer, Oracle VM VirtualBox will need to be installed to launch the software. Press the Next button to start the installation process.

6. The Custom Setup screen will display the installation location and order, select Browse... to change the install location, then press Next to start the install. A new screen will open.

7. Select the check boxes for installation options, then press Next.

8. A simple warning screen will appear. Starting installation may provide a brief pause in internet connection. The connection will resume momentarily. Press Yes to prepare for installation.

9. Select Install to start the Oracle VM VirtualBox installation.

Installation

NOTE: If a newer version of VirtualBox is loaded or there is no wish to upgrade the current VirtualBox installed on the PC, press Cancel. Velocity/AMS will finish installing. Press Finish and skip to the Setup & Login section.

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10. The install bar will show the progress of the installation. A pop up will appear asking to install device software, select Install.

11. Once the installation is complete, press Finish. A new pop up will appear to show the progress of Velocity/AMS installing on Virtual box.

12. Once the installation reaches 100%, it will disappear and leave the Velocity installation screen open. Select Finish to close the screen.

Installation

NOTE: If VirtualBox is already installed, it will update to 6.1.4.

VirtualBox will open with Velocity 2.0.7 powered off.

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Setup & Login

1. Double click Velocity 2.0.7. A new window will open.

Once Velocity/AMS is installed, it must be set up before it is ready for use.

2. Select Change Network Settings from the second pop up. A new window will open to Network settings.

3. Select Advaned. New options will appear.

4. Change Promiscuous Mode from Deny to Allow VMs (or Allow All)

5. *Optional* Select a different adapter from the Name: drop down if a different network adapter will be used.

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Setup & Login

7. Open any browser and type the IP address in, as shown below.

8. Enter the login information on the Velocity web page, then click the Login button. Note that the password is masked when typed.

Login: admin Password: admin NOTE: Once the initial log in and

activation is complete, the new password should be kept somewhere easy to find. If the password is lost, please follow the directions in the Reset Password section of the Velocity/AMS manual.

NOTE: If the network does not support DHCP or the server does not receive an IP after 30 seconds, it will set itself to an auto IP of 169.254.X.X and will need to be updated after Velocity/AMS has been logged into.

NOTE: If Velocity/AMS receives an auto IP address, the PC will need to be set to an IP on the same network range in order to access the software.

6. Select OK, the window will close and the virtual box screen will refresh. Allow up to 1 minute for the IP splash screen to appear.

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Setup & Login

9. Fill in the initial set up information, including: Company Name, current admin’s First & Last name, the admin’s email address, and a new password.

10. Press SUBMIT once all information is filled.

11. Velocity/AMS is now ready to use. Download the user manual from the resources tab located at https://atlona.com/product/AT-AMS-SW/.

NOTE: Passwords must be at least 8 characters and include: 1 number, 1 uppercase letter, 1 lowercase letter, and 1 special character. The text will appear all green when the password meets all criteria.

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