Set Up Software; Network Configuration; Get Started With Axis Camera Station - Axis S2008 Installation Manual

AXIS Camera Station S20 Appliance Series
1. Connect the keyboard, mouse and monitor. Be sure to tighten the screws (if any) on
the monitor's cable connector.
2. Connect the cameras to the PoE enabled network connectors.
3. If required, connect the LAN to the U2 server network RJ45 connector or SFP 2 server
network SFP connector.
4. Connect the monitor's power cable and the system's power cable.

Set Up Software

When the computer has been powered on, the Windows operating system will start. Follow the
instructions displayed on the screen and provide the required information. When the Windows
installation is configured, Get Started Application will start automatically. Follow the steps on
the screen.

Network Configuration

AXIS Camera Station can record and play back video from cameras and video encoders that
are connected to a LAN (Local Area Network) or to a WAN (Wide Area Network). Depending
on the installation, follow the instructions under Network & Security Configuration in
AXIS Camera Station User Manual available at www.axis.com

Get Started with AXIS Camera Station

Start AXIS Camera Station Client and the wizard "Get Started with AXIS Camera Station" starts
automatically. "Get Started with AXIS Camera Station" provides a quick way to add cameras and
to configure and enable recording:
1. Register your pre-installed licenses
2. Select cameras and video encoders to add.
3. Select recording methods and where to store recordings.
4. Review settings and click Finish to add cameras.
5. Start recording and viewing with AXIS Camera Station.
For more information, see the built-in help and AXIS Camera Station User Manual available
at www.axis.com
Access the Built-in PoE Switch
From the desktop, open the Get Started Application and goto the Information & Support tab. Log
in with user name admin and password system.
It is recommended to change the password the first time you access the switch.
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