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`User(cid:146)s Manual
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`Safety Notices
`
`Please observe all safety markings and instructions when
`using this product.
`
`Caution! - potential hazard that can damage the product.
`
`Important - potential hazard that can seriously impair
`operation.
`
`Do not proceed any of the above notices until you have fully
`understood the implications.
`
`Legal Considerations
`Camera surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary
`from country to country. Check out the laws in your
`country before using the AXIS 240 for surveillance.
`
`Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
`USA - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
`radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
`accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
`interference to radio communications. It has been tested
`and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
`computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
`rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
`against such interference when operated in a commercial
`environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential
`area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at
`his/her own expense will be required to take whatever
`measures may be required to correct the interference.
`Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure
`compliance with the Class A limits.
`
`Europe - This digital equipment fulfils the
`requirements for radiated emission according to
`limit B of EN55022/1994, and the requirements
`for immunity according to EN50082-1/1992 residential,
`commercial, and light industry (Compliance is not valid for
`unshielded network and printer cables).
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`AXIS 240 User(cid:146)s Manual
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`Liability
`Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you
`detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform us at an
`address which can be found in the last appendix of the manual.
`Axis Communications cannot be held responsible for any
`technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make
`changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. Axis
`Communications makes no warranty of any kind with regard to
`the material contained within this document, including, but not
`limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
`for a particular purpose. Axis Communications shall not be liable
`nor responsible for incidental or consequential damages in
`connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this
`material.
`
`Year 2000 Compliance
`Axis Communications warrants that the AXIS 240 is Year 2000
`compliant.
`
`Trademark Acknowledgments
`Acrobat, Adobe, Apple, Canon, Chimera, Ethernet, IBM,
`Internet, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, LAN Server,
`Macintosh, Microsoft, NCSA Mosaic, Netscape Navigator,
`Novell NetWare, Oracle Power Browser, OS/2, Sony, UNIX,
`Windows, WWW are registered trademarks of the respective
`holders.
`
`AXIS 240 User(cid:146)s Manual
`Revision: 1.4
`Part No: 15812
`Dated: November 1998
`Copyright © Axis Communications AB,
`1996 - 1998
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`Preface
`
`Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 240 Network Camera Server. This product has been
`developed to connect your cameras anywhere in your network, allowing all users to take high
`quality snapshot pictures around the globe over Internet and intranet networks.
`
`About This Manual
`
`The manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up
`and manage the AXIS 240 in various network environments. It is intended for everyone involved
`in installing and managing the AXIS 240. To fully benefit from the manual, you should be
`familiar with basic networking principles.
`
`This manual applies to the AXIS 240, with software release 1.12.
`
`About Axis
`
`Axis Communications is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for network-connected
`computer peripherals. Since the start in 1984, Axis has been one of the fastest growing companies
`in the market and is now a leader in its field.
`
`ThinServer(cid:153) Technology - Being the core of all Axis(cid:146) products, the ThinServer(cid:153) technology
`enables them to act as intelligent file server independent ThinServer(cid:153) devices. A ThinServer(cid:153)
`device is a network server which includes (cid:147)thin(cid:148) embedded server software capable of
`simultaneous multiprotocol communication, scalable RISC hardware and a built-in Web server
`which allows easy access and management via any standard Web browser. The ThinServer(cid:153)
`technology makes it possible to connect any electronic device to the network, thus providing
`(cid:147)Access to everything(cid:148).
`
`Today, Axis Communications is offering the ThinServer(cid:153) technology as well as six major
`ThinServer(cid:153) product lines consisting of:
`
`Network Print Servers - offer you a powerful and cost-efficient method for sharing printer
`resources in your network. They connect to any standard printer, featuring high performance,
`simple management and easy upgrading across the network. The print servers are available in
`Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
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`IBM Mainframe and S/3x - AS/400 Print Servers and Protocol Converters - includes a wide
`range of LAN, coax and twinax attached print servers for the IBM host environment. By
`emulating IBM devices, these servers provide conversion of the IPDS, SCS and 3270DS data
`streams to the major ASCII printer languages.
`
`Network Attached Optical Media Servers - provide you with a flexible and cost-efficient
`solution for sharing CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and other optical media across the network. They
`are available in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
`
`Network Attached Storage Servers - offer network connectivity for re-writable media such as
`hard disks and Iomega Jaz cartridges, which, via the storage server, can be backed up on DAT
`tapes. They are only available in Ethernet versions.
`
`Network Camera Servers - provide live images using standard Internet technology, thus enabling
`access to live cameras via any standard Web browser. They offer a perfect solution for remote
`surveillance over the Internet and their sharp images can bring life into any web site. These
`servers support Ethernet as well as PSTN and GSM phone lines.
`
`Network Scan Servers - enable easy distribution of paper-based information across workgroups
`and the enterprise. By sending the scanned documents to your destination via the
`Internet/intranet, you will reduce your faxing/mailing costs, as well as save time, thus improving
`your organization efficiency.
`
`Support Services
`
`Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your local dealer. If your questions
`cannot be answered immediately, your local dealer will forward your queries through the
`appropriate channels to ensure you a rapid response.
`
`WWW:
`FTP server:
`Support
`e-mail address:
`
`http://www.axis.com
`ftp://ftp.axis.com/pub/axis
`tech-sup@axis.com
`
`If you are connected to Internet, you can find online
`manuals, technical support, firmware updates,
`application software, company information, on any of
`the addresses listed to the left.
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`Table of Contents
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`Section 1
`
`Section 2
`
` Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
`The AXIS 240 Camera Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
`Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
`
` Installing the AXIS 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
`Installation Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
`Stage 1. Unpacking and Checking the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
`Stage 2. Identifying the Connectors and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
`Stage 3. Connecting the AXIS 240 to your Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
`Stage 4. Connecting the AXIS 240 to your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
`Stage 5. Assigning an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
`Stage 6. Verifying the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
`
`Section 3
`
` Assigning an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
`Downloading the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
`
`Section 4
`
`Section 5
`
` Configuring the AXIS 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
`Configuring using a Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
`Configuring using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
`
` Using the AXIS 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
`Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
`Automatic Picture Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
`Pan/Tilt Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
`External Web Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
`CRON Script . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
`Common Gateway Interface (CGI) parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
`Point to Point Protocol (PPP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
`Zmodem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
`
`Appendix A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
`The Log File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
`Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
`
`Appendix B The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
`The Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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`Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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`Appendix C Updating the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
`Obtaining Updated Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
`Upgrading the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
`
`Appendix D Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
`
`Appendix E
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` The Auxiliary IO Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
`Physical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
`Controlling and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
`
`Appendix F
`
` The RS232 Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
`Physical Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
`Setting Up the AXIS 240 Modem Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
`Setting Up the AXIS 240 for Pan/Tilt Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
`
`Appendix G Camera Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
`Application Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
`
`Appendix H CRON Script Command Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
`Script Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
`Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
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`Section 1 Introduction
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`The AXIS 240 Camera Server
`
`The AXIS 240 Camera Server connects video cameras to Ethernet
`networks. The AXIS 240 can service up to 4 coax/BNC cameras and
`one S-video camera.
`
`With its built-in web server, it provides an easy and cost-effective
`solution for interactive surveillance and remote monitoring. Images
`can be captured and distributed over the local network or Internet
`using a standard Web browser.
`
`Traditional surveillance systems often limit camera access to a specific
`monitor i.e. the control room. However, the AXIS 240 can be used for
`both industrial and security operations over a secure intranet system,
`or allow open access via the Internet. This means that you can monitor
`operations remotely from within the comfort of your own home,
`headquarters, or indeed from any workstation of your choosing that
`supports a Web browser.
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`Features and Benefits
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`Ease of Use The AXIS 240 requires no additional software. Plug and picture -
`basically all you need to do is assign a valid IP address.
`
`Cost-effective Without involving unnecessary equipment such as expensive software
`or specific video cabling, the AXIS 240 provides a reliable and low cost
`resource for network imaging.
`
`Operating
`Environments
`
`The AXIS 240 supports TCP/IP and Internet-related protocols. It can
`therefore be used in mixed operating system environments such as
`Windows, UNIX, Macintosh and OS/2.
`
`Using a standard Web browser, you can configure and manage the
`AXIS 240 directly from its own web pages. The AXIS 240 also
`supports FTP so that snapshots can be taken and saved remotely.
`
`Standard Image
`Format
`
`The AXIS 240 generates high-quality pictures in standard JPEG
`format, which can be viewed using a standard Web browser.
`
`Fast JPEG
`Compression
`
`The AXIS 240 provides JPEG images directly, without the need for
`manual conversion between image formats. Its RISC-based hardware
`results in fast JPEG compression. A fullsize JPEG image is compressed
`in less than one second!
`
`Wide Range of
`Applications
`
`The AXIS 240 can be used for factory monitoring, industrial
`surveillance, visual security systems, image archiving etc.
`
`Dial-up Connection
`
`The Point to Point Protocol (PPP) support allows you to use your
`AXIS 240 remotely over a serial link, just as if it were located on your
`local network. By connecting the AXIS 240 to a modem, snapshot
`images can be downloaded to remote computers using standard
`modem equipment.
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`External Device
`Connection
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`The auxiliary inputs makes it possible to trig the AXIS 240 from
`external devices, e.g. IR-sensors, switches, alarm relays etc.
`
`Pan/Tilt Device
`Connection
`
`Via an RS232 (or RS485 + converter) serial interface, you can
`combine the AXIS 240 with a Pan/Tilt device for automatically
`adjusting the camera orientation.
`
`Security The AXIS 240 is a self-contained web server. This means that the
`camera server is secured like any other Internet host. The Network
`Administrator can decide whether individuals, groups, the whole
`company or the whole world may access your camera server. Normally
`this is done in the company(cid:146)s Internet firewall.
`
`Web Forum
`Discussions
`
`Axis Communications will be running a web forum for ideas and
`suggestion notes for possible camera applications. Axis will also
`maintain a link collection where you can insert your own link to your
`application and keep lists of application notes, FAQs and other related
`information.
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`Section 2 Installing the AXIS 240
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`This section provides a brief description of the AXIS 240 connectors
`and indicators, and details the installation procedures.
`
`Installation Summary
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`You install the AXIS 240 in these stages:
`
`Stage 1. Unpacking and Checking the Hardware
`
`Stage 2. Identifying the Connectors and Indicators
`
`Stage 3. Connecting the AXIS 240 to your Cameras
`
`Stage 4. Connecting the AXIS 240 to your Network
`
`Stage 5. Assigning an IP Address
`
`Stage 6. Verifying the Installation
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`Stage 1. Unpacking and Checking the Hardware
`
`Unpack and check all the items against the list below. Contact your
`dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing material is
`recyclable.
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`Hardware
`
`Model Variants
`
`Part Numbers
`
`Camera Server
`
`AXIS 240
`
`Power Supply
`
`Media
`
`CD-ROM
`
`Europe
`
`UK
`
`Australia
`
`USA
`
`Japan
`
`Title
`
`AXIS Online CD
`
`Printed Materials
`
`AXIS 240 Quick Installation Guide
`
`Product Brochure
`AXIS User Group Registration Leaflet
`
`0072-1
`
`14233
`
`14234
`
`14255
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`14253
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`14254
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`Part Numbers
`
`15926
`
`15807
`
`14412
`
`15119
`
`AXIS Online CD The AXIS Online CD provides an easy-to-use electronic catalogue,
`that includes all of the latest AXIS product software, utilities software,
`white papers, user documents, technical references etc. It can be used
`within all of the supported Axis computing environments.
`
`Startup Procedures
`for Windows
`
`The AXIS Online CD will autostart from a local CD drive on
`Windows 95/98 and NT platforms. Windows 3.1 users are required
`to navigate to the CD root directory and click on the setup31.exe
`file from within the Windows File Manager.
`
`Startup Procedures
`for Macintosh, UNIX
`and OS/2
`
`Navigate to the CD root directory and click on the start.pdf file
`from within your preferred file manager application.
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`Note:
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`o If the Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 is not installed on your system,
`locate and run the appropriate installer from the
`tools/Acrobat/ folder. Refer to the readme.txt file for full
`pathname details.
`
`HTML Interface
`
`You can access a Web browser interface to the contents of the AXIS
`Online CD by clicking the HTML button from within the main
`installation dialog. This interface allows Network Administrators to
`distribute the CD contents over intranet networks by simply
`broadcasting a URL reference.
`
`Stage 2. Identifying the Connectors and Indicators
`
`Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS
`240, making particular note of where the connectors and indicators
`are located. This information provide a useful reference during the
`remaining stages of the installation.
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`Connectors
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`Camera Inputs
`
`The AXIS 240 is equipped with 4 CAM coax/BNC connectors and
`one S-video connector (Y/C). The inputs are autosensing for the video
`format used in the connected cameras, i.e. NTSC, PAL, Black/white
`50Hz or Black/white 60Hz.
`
`Dip Switches
`
`Each of the CAM coax inputs has a 75 ohm terminator resistor.
`Normally, the resistors are switched on with the corresponding dip
`switches down. If the AXIS 240 is connected in parallel with other
`equipment, you are recommended to turn off the resistors using the
`dip switches. Otherwise, the picture quality might be reduced.
`
`I/O A Mini-DIN 8-pole external connector with four inputs for auxiliary
`connection to the AXIS 240. The functionality of this connector is
`fully discussed in Appendix E - The Auxiliary IO Port.
`
`Pan/Tilt
`Modem
`
`Two 9 pin D-sub connectors provides RS232 serial connections,
`normally to a Pan/Tilt device and a modem. The connectors are
`discussed in detail in Appendix F - The RS232 Serial Ports.
`
`10BaseT
`
`10BaseT (RJ-45) twisted pair Ethernet connector for connection to
`the network.
`
`Power
`
`Jack socket (PS-D) for connection of AXIS 240 power supply. An
`alternative power connector is also provided.
`
`Caution!
`
`o The power supply delivered with your AXIS 240 is country
`specific. Please check that the type of power supply you are using
`is correct against the list on page 12.
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`Indicators
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`Active
`
`The Active indicator flashes on every occasion one of the connected
`cameras takes a snapshot.
`
`Power
`
`The Power indicator is normally lit while power is applied. If it is not
`lit, or it flashes, there is problem with the AXIS 240 power supply.
`
`Network The Network indicator flashes to indicate network activity.
`
`Control Button The Control button is used for multiple purposes, e.g. restoring the
`factory default settings, triggering CRON scripts. Refer to the
`appropriate sections of the manual.
`
`Serial Number
`
`The serial number is located on the underside label of the AXIS 240.
`Please note that the serial number of your AXIS 240 is identical to the
`Ethernet address of the unit.
`
`Stage 3. Connecting the AXIS 240 to your Cameras
`
`Connect the cameras to the AXIS 240 using the appropriate
`cables/connectors. The AXIS 240 can service up to 4 coax/BNC
`cameras and one S-video camera.
`
`Optionally, you can connect a Pan/Tilt device to the RS232 Pan/Tilt
`port of the AXIS 240 for automated adjustment of the camera
`position. The AXIS 240 can control one Pan/Tilt device at a time, or
`several if they are daisy chained. Refer to the Pan/Tilt documentation
`on how to connect the cameras.
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`Stage 4. Connecting the AXIS 240 to your Network
`
`To connect your AXIS 240 to the network, follow these steps:
`
`1. Connect your AXIS 240 to the network using an Ethernet 10baseT
`connector.
`
`2. Connect the power supply to the AXIS 240.
`
`3. Check that the Power indicator is constantly lit.
`
`Stage 5. Assigning an IP Address
`
`To access the AXIS 240 from a Web browser, you must first assign
`and download a valid IP address.
`
`Refer to Section 3 - Assigning an IP Address on how to do this.
`
`Stage 6. Verifying the Installation
`
`After assigning a valid IP address, you are now ready to test the
`connection between your AXIS 240 and the network.
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`1. Start your Web browser and enter the name or IP address:
`
`http://camserv/
`
`or
`
`http://172.16.253.80/
`
`The Home Page of your AXIS 240 appears:
`
`2. The camera ports are enabled by default. Click on the Settings link
`and then the Video button to display the Configuration - Video
`page. Select the default camera, and disable the unused camera ports.
`
`3.
`
`If you are using a Pan/Tilt device, you must configure the AXIS 240
`according to the description in Appendix F - Setting Up the AXIS 240
`for Pan/Tilt Connection.
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`Note:
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`4. Return to the AXIS 240 Home Page. A picture just taken by the
`default camera will be displayed.
`
`5. To obtain sharp pictures, adjust the focus of your cameras. Refer to
`the camera documentation on how to do this.
`
`6. Test the results of your adjustments by taking some new pictures.
`To do this, simply reload your Web browser.
`
`o If you are using Netscape Navigator, you can simultaneously
`monitor the changes by clicking on the Server push link. If you
`are using Internet Explorer, you must first download an ActiveX
`component from the AXIS 240 web site to enable automatic
`picture updating. Then click ActiveX from within the Server push
`page. The automatic updating functions are described in
`Automatic Picture Updates, on page 45.
`
`7.
`
`If you have attached several cameras to your AXIS 240, click the
`Pan/Tilt Control link to display snapshots from all the cameras.
`Click on one of the images to the left to display it in the main
`window. If a camera is combined with a Pan/Tilt device, you can
`adjust its orientation using the control buttons. Note that the
`Pan/Tilt Control page can be protected by password. You specify the
`password on the Configuration - Pan/Tilt page.
`
`The installation is complete and snapshots can now be included into
`your own video applications.
`
`Note:
`
`o Web pages are kept locally in your computer for fast browsing and
`in some instances your AXIS 240 may display a cached image as
`opposed to a newly taken snapshot. In these circumstances,
`simply click Refresh/Reload in your Web browser.
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`Section 3 Assigning an IP Address
`
`To enable access to your AXIS 240, you must first assign it an
`appropriate IP address.
`
`This section describes how to assign and download an IP address to
`your AXIS 240.
`
`Downloading the IP Address
`
`You can set the IP address of the AXIS 240 in three different ways,
`using either ARP, RARP or BOOTP. All methods are enabled by
`default. The main characteristics of each of these methods are
`described below:
`
`ARP
`
`ARP is available in Windows 95/98, Windows NT, UNIX and OS/2.
`It requires the IP address for each new device to be downloaded
`individually. It is not appropriate to use this method over routers.
`
`RARP
`
`RARP is available in UNIX. It downloads the IP address to each
`device automatically. It requires a RARP daemon on your system, and
`operates within a single network segment only.
`
`BOOTP
`
`BOOTP is available in UNIX and is similar to RARP, although it can
`operate on the entire network. It requires a BOOTP daemon on your
`system. A request made to an active BOOTP or RARP daemon
`initiates a search of the Ethernet address table (RARP daemon), or
`boot table (BOOTP daemon) for an entry matching the unit(cid:146)s
`Ethernet address. If a matching entry is found, the daemon then
`downloads the IP address to the device.
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`Before you begin Make sure the AXIS 240 is powered up and attached to the network.
`
`IP Address
`
`Acquire an unused IP address from your Network Administrator.
`
`System Privileges
`
`You will require root privileges on your UNIX system and
`administrator privileges on the Windows NT servers.
`
`Ethernet Address Depending on the method you are using, you will need to know the
`Ethernet address of your AXIS 240. The Ethernet address is based
`upon the serial number found on the underside label of the unit.
`
`Important!
`
`o Do not use the default or example IP address when installing your
`AXIS 240. Always consult your Network Administrator before
`assigning an IP address.
`
`Mapping a Host Name
`to the IP Address
`
`If you are using host names, you can map a unique host name to the
`acquired IP address. Refer to your system manuals or to your Network
`Administrator for intructions on how to perform the name mapping
`on your particular system.
`
`Note:
`
`o If the host name has not been included in the system host table,
`you can still perform the following instructions on how to
`download the IP address. In this case, simply replace the host
`name entry with the IP address wherever required.
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`Procedures
`
`Set the IP address using one of these methods, depending on your
`network environment:
`
`Method
`
`Network environments
`
`See ...
`
`AXIS IP Installer
`
`Windows 95/98 & Windows NT
`
`ARP
`
`Windows 95
`
`Windows 98 & Windows NT
`
`UNIX, OS/2
`
`UNIX
`
`UNIX
`
`RARP
`
`BOOTP
`
`(cid:147)Using the AXIS IP Installer(cid:148) on
`page 22
`
`(cid:147)Using ARP in Windows 95(cid:148) on
`page 23
`
`(cid:147)Using ARP in Windows 98 and
`Windows NT(cid:148) on page 24
`
`(cid:147)Using ARP in UNIX and OS/2(cid:148)
`on page 25
`
`(cid:147)Using RARP in UNIX(cid:148) on page
`26
`
`(cid:147)Using BOOTP in UNIX(cid:148) on
`page 27
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`Using the AXIS IP
`Installer
`
`The AXIS IP Installer is a program that installs the camera server IP
`address for you. It also allows you to access the camera server home
`page via a Web browser. The program is available on the AXIS Online
`CD and on the Axis Web Site at http://www.axis.com
`1. On the AXIS Online CD, click on the Software button.
`
`2. Select the IP Installer and click Install. The AXIS IP Installer -
`Setup dialog is displayed on the screen.
`
`3. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.
`
`4. Click Finish to complete the setup.
`
`5. Run the AXIS IP Installer from the Start menu. The AXIS IP
`Installer dialog is displayed on the screen.
`
`6. Restart your camera server.
`
`7. Select the serial number of your camera server in the list. The serial
`number is identical to the Ethernet address of the unit.
`
`8. Enter the desired IP address. Click Set IP address. The IP address
`will now be set.
`
`9. To access the home page of the camera server, click Home page of
`selected Axis-server... You can now configure the camera server
`according to your requirements.
`
`10. Click OK to exit the program.
`
`For more help during the installation of the IP address, click Help or
`F1.
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`Using ARP in
`Windows 95
`
`Follow these instruction to download the IP address and verify the
`communication.
`
`Start a DOS window and type the following commands:
`
`arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address>
`<my PC IP address>
`ping <IP address>
`
`Example:
`
`arp -s 192.16.253.80 00-40-8c-10-00-86 171.16.6.40
`ping 192.16.253.80
`
`The host will return (cid:145)Reply from 172.16.253.80 ...(cid:146) or some
`similar message. This indicates that the address has been set and
`the communication is established.
`
`Note:
`
`o When you execute the ping command for the first time, you will
`experience a significantly longer response time than usual.
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`Using ARP in
`Windows 98 and
`Windows NT
`
`Perform the following commands to download the IP address and
`verify correct Internet communication:
`
`1. Start a DOS window and type the following command:
`
`arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address>
`
`2. Ping the unit as follows:
`
`ping <IP address>
`
`Example:
`
`arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-10-00-86
`ping 192.168.3.191
`
`The host will return (cid:145)Reply from 192.168.3.191 ...(cid:146) or some
`similar message. This indicates that the address has been set and
`the communication is established.
`
`Note:
`
`o When you execute the ping command for the first time, you will
`experience a significantly longer response time than usual.
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`Using ARP in
`UNIX and OS/2
`
`Follow these steps to download the IP address and verify the
`communication:
`1. Type the following command:
`
`arp -s <host name> <Ethernet address> temp
`
`2. Ping the unit as follows:
`
`ping <host names>
`
`Example:
`
`arp -s camserv 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp
`ping camserv
`
`The host will return (cid:145)camserv is alive(cid:146), or some similar
`message to indicate that the address has been set and the
`communication is established.
`
`Notes:
`
`o Please note that when you execute the ping command for the first
`time, you may experience a significantly longer response time
`than is usual.
`
`o The arp -s command may vary from system to system. Some
`BSD-type systems expect the host name and Ethernet address in
`reverse order, whereas IBM AIX systems require the additional
`argument ether. For example:
`
`arp -s ether <host name> 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp
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`Using RARP in UNIX Follow these steps to use the RARP method in UNIX:
`1. Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table. This is
`typically performed using the command /etc/ethers:
`
`<Ethernet address> <host name>
`
`Example:
`
`00:40:8c:10:00:86 camserv
`
`2.
`
`3.
`
`If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases as
`described required by your system.
`
`If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typically
`done using the command rarpd -a.
`
`4. Restart the AXIS 240 to download the IP address.
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`Using BOOTP in
`UNIX
`
`Follow these steps to use the BOOTP method:
`
`1. Append the following entry to your boot table. This is typically
`done using the command /etc/bootptab:
`
`<host name>:ht=<hardware type>:vm=<vendor magic>:\
`:ha=<hardware address>:ip=<IP address>:\
`:sm=<subnet mask>:gw=<gateway field>
`
`where:
`
`ht
`vm
`
`ha
`
`ip
`
`sm
`
`gw
`
`= ether
`= rfc1048
`= The Ethernet address of the AXIS 240
`= The IP address of the AXIS 240
`= The subnet mask
`= The default router address
`
`Example:
`
`camserv:ht=ether:vm=rfc1048:\
`:ha=00408c100086:ip=192.168.3.191:\
`:sm=255.255.255.0:gw=192.168.1.1
`
`2.
`
`3.
`
`If necessary, update you