Troubleshooting; How To Reset To Factory Default Settings; How To Check The Current Firmware; How To Upgrade The Firmware - Axis T8705 User Manual

AXIS T8705 Video Decoder

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

How to reset to factory default settings

Important
Reset to factory default should be used with caution. A reset to factory default resets all settings, including the IP address, to
the factory default values.
1. Go to Maintenance.
2. Select Default system configuration.
3. Select Confirm.
4. Click Set.
It is also possible to reset parameters to factory default with the restart button. With the device turned on, press and hold the
restart button for 10 seconds.

How to check the current firmware

Firmware is the software that determines the functionality of network devices. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a
problem should be to check the current firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular
problem.
To check the current firmware:
1. Go to the product's webpage.
2. Select Status.
3. The firmware version is shown under Version.

How to upgrade the firmware

Important
Preconfigured and customized settings are saved when the firmware is upgraded (provided that the features are available in
the new firmware) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications AB.
Important
Make sure the product remains connected to the power source throughout the upgrade process.
Note
When you upgrade the product with the latest firmware, the product receives the latest functionality available. Always read
the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release before upgrading the firmware. To find the latest
firmware and the release notes, go to axis.com/support/firmware
1. Download the latest firmware file to your computer, available free of charge at axis.com/support/firmware
2. Log in to the product.
3. Go to Maintenance.
4. Select Firmware update, and follow the instructions. When the upgrade has finished, the product restarts automatically.
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