Axis 2411 Administration Manual

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  • Page 1 AXIS 2411 Video Server Administration Manual...
  • Page 2: About This Document

    Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; Please This manual is intended for administrators and users of the inform your local Axis office of any inaccuracies or omissions. Axis AXIS 2411 Video Server, and is applicable for software release Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical 3.01 and up.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AXIS 2411 Front Panel ........
  • Page 4 AXIS 2411 Bedienfeld, Ansicht der Rückseite ....... . . 34...
  • Page 5: Product Description

    AXIS 2411 Admin Manual Product Description Product Description Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 2411, making particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located. AXIS 2411 Front Panel Network Indicator After completion of the startup and...
  • Page 6: Axis 2411 Rear Panel

    Product CD v1.2 (or later) Mount kit Article nr. 18855 Power adapter Europe (PS-K) Australia Japan This document AXIS 2411 Administration Manual v.1.0 Note: The power adapter for your AXIS 2411 is country-specific. Please check that the type you are using is correct.
  • Page 7: Installation

    • Quick installation - Follow the instructions below to quickly install on an Ethernet network. • Macintosh users - Please refer to Notes for Macintosh Users, on page 19. Connect the video output of your camera(s) to the AXIS 2411 video port(s) using standard 75 Ohm coaxial video cable, terminated with a BNC-connector.
  • Page 8 Ensure that the Power Indicator is permanently lit and that the Network Indicator flashes intermittently. Exit ping. The installation is now complete, and you are ready to access the AXIS 2411 from your browser, as described in the next section. Power Indicator Network Indicator...
  • Page 9: Verifying And Completing The Installation From Your Browser

    Start your browser and enter the IP address of the AXIS 2411 in the location/address field. Important! Upon delivery, the AXIS 2411 is configured for open access (anonymous users). The unit is supplied with root pass one pre-configured Administrator user name: and password: .
  • Page 10: Configuring The Video Server

    The AXIS 2411 is configured from a standard browser (Netscape 4.7 och 7.x Internet Explorer 5.x och 6.x and above), by using the Administration Tools. Important! To access the AXIS 2411 configuration pages, you must first set the IP address, as described in Installa- tion, on page 7. The Administration Tools The Web-based Administration tools are displayed in an intuitive graphical user interface that allows simple point-and-click system configuration.
  • Page 11 Configuring the Video Server Accessing the Tools Follow the instructions below to access the Administration Tools from a browser: 1. Start the browser and enter the name or IP address of the AXIS 2411 in the location/address field. Example! http://172.21.1.200/ 2.
  • Page 12: General Server Settings

    Configuring the Video Server AXIS 2411 Admin Manual General Server Settings Click the Video Server icon to display and/or edit the following settings: Date and Time Click the Date and Time icon to set the date and time, automatically, or manually.
  • Page 13 • Image control can also be achieved directly using CGI parameters in the image URL. • Using CGI parameters embedded in a URL request will temporarily override any parameters defined in the Video dialog. For detailed CGI information, refer to the Axis Camera API, HTTP - Interface Specification, available from our website at www.axis.com...
  • Page 14: Network Settings

    Defines a secondary server that can provide mail facilities in the event of the primary server being unavailable. Return Address The reply address for e-mails sent by the AXIS 2411; that is, the name that will appear in the ‘From’ field of the dispatched e-mail. Miscellaneous...
  • Page 15: Dynamic Ip Address Notification Settings

    DHCP should only be enabled if you know which IP address the AXIS 2411 will get from the DHCP server, or if your version of DHCP can update a DNS server, which then allows you to access the AXIS 2411 by name.
  • Page 16: Resetting To The Factory Default Settings

    3. Keep the button pressed until the Status Indicator displays yellow (note that this may take up to 15 seconds). Now release the Control Button. When the Status Indicator changes to green (which may take up to 60 seconds) the AXIS 2411 will then have been reset to the original factory default settings.
  • Page 17: Using The Video Server

    Accessing your Surveillance Image The AXIS 2411 can be used with most operating systems; Windows, Linux, UNIX, Mac, and several others. You can access the AXIS 2411 from Netscape 4.7 och 7.x Internet Explorer 5.x och 6.x and above (see the note below).
  • Page 18: Appendix A - Other Ip Setup Methods

    Appendix A - Other IP Setup Methods As an alternative to the ARP command (described earlier in the Installation section of this manual), you can set the IP address for your AXIS 2411 using the following method: Method Operating Systems Refer to...
  • Page 19: Notes For Macintosh Users

    Using AXIS IP Installer AXIS IP Installer is a program for Windosw 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT that is ideal for setting the IP addresses for multiple Axis networking products. Allowing you to conveniently access the home page of any Axis device connected to your network, this freely distributed software is available for download from the Axis Website at www.axis.com...
  • Page 20 2. Restart your AXIS 2411. 3. Select the serial number of your AXIS 2411 in the list. The serial number is identical to the unit’s Ethernet address. 4. Enter the IP address. Click Set IP address. The IP address will now be set.
  • Page 21: Appendix B - Troubleshooting

    If you cannot solve your problem after reading the information in this appendix or after referring to the AXIS 2411 FAQ, you can pass the problem to the AXIS support desk. To help us help you resolve your problems expediently, please be sure to provide the following information: •...
  • Page 22: Pinging Your Ip Address

    You must obtain a new IP address and reinstall the unit. 3. If this does not solve the problem, disconnect the AXIS 2411 from the network and run PING again. See the table below for an interpretation of the results.
  • Page 23: Symptoms, Possible Causes And Remedial Actions

    22). If you get “no response” or similar, the diagnosis is probably correct. In Windows, check that the IP address for your AXIS 2411 is on the same subnet as your workstation. Exactly how this is done varies from one version of Windows to another. See Windows’ help for more information.
  • Page 24 Using only 16 or 256 colors on your display will produce dithering artifacts in the image. Incorrect exposure in images. Incorrect line termination. If the AXIS 2411 is to be connected in parallel with other equipment, disable the input termination by turning the corresponding DIP switch to the right-position (OFF). Inversely, when not using other equipment, set the Termination dip-switch to ON (Left= default setting).
  • Page 25: Appendix C - Updating The Firmware

    Appendix C - Updating the Firmware The AXIS 2411 firmware is stored in Flash memory. This memory is provided by a silicon chip that, just like any other ROM device, retains data content even after power is removed. Flash memory is unique because it allows its data to be erased and re-written.
  • Page 26: Appendix D - Customizing The Video Server

    Important! • Modification of the flash file system is NOT supported by Axis. In practice, this means that Axis will not answer questions relating to custom script or Web page development, but merely wishes to inform potential application developers of the possibilities afforded by the Linux-based file structure of the AXIS 2411.
  • Page 27: Configuring Using Ftp

    Customizing The Video Server Configuring using FTP As an alternative to configuring the AXIS 2411 using a browser, the configuration parameters of your unit can be modified using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTP is supported by most operating environments and is a useful method for quickly downloading standard pre-configurations to one or more video servers.
  • Page 28: Custom Web Pages

    1. Using a html editor, create your html file and store it on your local PC hard drive. 2. Now use ftp to upload the file to the AXIS 2411. Enter the following on the command line: ftp <server ip address >...
  • Page 29 Home page in the AXIS 2411, as described below: Caution! Adding a new Web page to your AXIS 2411 is not something that should be undertaken lightly. Remem- ber: Axis does not support the personalization of product Web pages and strongly recommends that inexperienced users DO NOT perform such modifications.
  • Page 30 Customizing The Video Server AXIS 2411 Admin Manual Note: As an alternative to the above, you might like to edit the line starting with so that it Document Root points directly to the local directory. However, after doing this you will then be unable to access the original Home pages - so be warned! 6.
  • Page 31: Appendix E - Technical Specifications

    AXIS 2411 Admin Manual Technical Specifications Appendix E - Technical Specifications The AXIS 2411 uses the standard Internet TCP/IP suite of protocols and can System Requirements - be used with most operating systems: Windows, Linux, UNIX, Mac. etc. The only software required is Netscape 4.7 och 7.x Internet Explorer 5.x och 6.x and above.
  • Page 32 The AXIS 2411 is driven by a powerful AXIS ETRAX 100 LX 32-bit RISC processor and includes the industry's first dedicated digital video surveillance compression chip - the AXIS ARTPEC-1.
  • Page 33: Produktbeschreibung

    AXIS 2411 Admin Manual Produktbeschreibung Produktbeschreibung Machen Sie sich anhand der folgenden Informationen mit dem AXIS 2411 vertraut, und beachten Sie insbesondere die Position der Anschlüsse und Anzeigen. AXIS 2411 Bedienfeld, Ansicht von vorne Die Statusanzeige (Status) Netzwerkanzeige (Network) Die mehrfarbige Statusanzeige gibt den...
  • Page 34: Axis 2411 Bedienfeld, Ansicht Der Rückseite

    Großbritannien Garantiekarte Australien Japan Dieses Dokument AXIS 2411 Administration AXIS Network Manual v1.0 Product CD v1.2 (oder später) Mount kit 18855 Hinweis: Das mit dem AXIS 2411 ausgelieferte Netzkabel ist landesspezifisch. Bitte überprüfen Sie, ob Sie das richtige Netzkabel verwenden.
  • Page 35: Installation

    Bei einigen Unix-Systemen befindet sich der arp-Befehl nicht in einem Verzeichnis des Befehlspfads. Es werden wiederholt Meldungen vom Typ “ ” im Zeitüberschreitung für Anforderung ... DOS-Fenster angezeigt. Schließen Sie ein Ethernet-Kabel an Ihren AXIS 2411 an, und verbinden Sie es mit dem Netzwerk. Netzwerkanschluss RJ-45-Anschluss...
  • Page 36: Überprüfen Und Abschließen Der Installation Von Ihrem Browser Aus

    Wichtig! Bei Lieferung ist der AXIS 2411 auf offenen Zugriff eingestellt (anonyme Benutzer). Das Gerät wird mit vorkonfiguriertem Benutzernamen und Kennwort geliefert, die auf "root" und "pass" eingestellt sind. Der Benutzername muss sofort geändert werden, um nicht-autorisierten Zugriff auf Admin Tools und/oder...
  • Page 37: Werkseitige Standardeinstellungen

    Werkseitige Standardeinstellungen Unter bestimmten Umständen kann es erforderlich sein, die werkseitigen Standardeinstellungen Ihres AXIS 2411 wiederherzustellen. Klicken Sie dazu auf die entsprechende Schaltfläche in den Verwaltungsprogrammen, oder drücken Sie die Kontroll-Taste. Befolgen Sie die Anweisungen, um die werkseitigen Standardeinstellungen mithilfe der Kontroll-Taste wiederherzustellen: 1.
  • Page 38: Description Du Produit

    Description du produit AXIS 2411 Admin Manual Description du produit Lisez les informations ci-dessous pour vous familiariser avec le serveur AXIS 2411, en portant particulièrement attention à l’emplacement des connecteurs et des voyants. Panneau avant du serveur AXIS 2411 Voyant d’état Le voyant d’état multicolore définit l’état opéra-...
  • Page 39: Panneau Arrière Du Serveur Axis 2411

    Product CD v1.2 (ou suivante) document Administration Manual v1.0 Mount kit 18855 Remarque: Le bloc d’alimentation fourni avec votre serveur AXIS 2411 est propre à chaque pays. Assurez-vous que le type d’ali- mentation que vous utilisez est correct. Reportez-vous à la Liste du matériel.
  • Page 40: Installation Sur Un Réseau

    Installation sur un réseau AXIS 2411 Admin Manual Installation sur un réseau Utilisez le guide ci-dessous pour installer rapidement votre serveur AXIS 2411 dans un réseau Ethernet: Connectez la sortie vidéo de votre caméra au port vidéo du serveur AXIS 2411 à...
  • Page 41: Vérification Et Fin D'installation À Partir De Votre Navigateur

    AXIS 2411dans la zone d’adresse. Important! A la livraison, l'AXIS 2411 est configuré en accès libre (utilisateurs anonymes). L'unité est livrée avec un nom et mot de passe d'administrateur préconfigurés, definis respectivement par root et pass. Le mot de passe de l'administrateur doit être modifié...
  • Page 42: Des Paramètres D'usine Par Défaut

    Des paramètres d’usine par défaut Dans certaines circonstances, il peut être nécessaire de restaurer les paramètres par défaut (Factory Default) de votre serveur AXIS 2411. Pour cela, cliquez sur le bouton approprié dans la fenêtre Administration Tools, ou appuyez sur le bouton Control.
  • Page 43: Descripción Del Producto

    AXIS 2411 Admin Manual Descripción del producto Descripción del producto Lea la información siguiente para familiarizarse con el AXIS 2411, haciendo especial atención en el lugar en el que están situados los conectores e indicadores. AXIS 2411 Panel frontal Indicador de estado...
  • Page 44: Axis 2411 Panel Posterior

    Product CD v1.2 (o documento Administration posteriores) Manual v1.0 Mount kit 18855 Nota: La fuente de alimentación que se ofrece con su AXIS 2411 depende del país. Por favor, compruebe que el tipo de fuente de alimentación que utiliza es correcta.
  • Page 45: Instalar En Una Red

    Instalar en una red Instalar en una red • Instalación rápida - Siga las instrucciones debajo para instalar la AXIS 2411 en una red Ethernet. • Instalación sencilla - Utilize AXIS IP Installer. Consulte Using AXIS IP Installer en la página 19.
  • Page 46: Verificando Y Completando La Instalación Desde Su Explorador Web

    Pulse Control-C para salir de ping. La instalación se ha comple- Indicador de corriente tado y está preparado para acceder a la AXIS 2411 desde su Indicador de red explorador de web, tal como se describe en la sección siguiente.
  • Page 47: Incluir Los Parámetros Por Defecto

    Incluir los parámetros por defecto En algunas circunstancias, puede ser necesario volver a incluir los parámetros de fábrica por defecto para su AXIS 2411. Esto se realiza haciendo clic en el botón adecuado en Herramientas de administración o pulsando el botón Control.
  • Page 48: Index

    Index AXIS 2411 Admin Manual Index Modem Settings 16 Network indicator 23 Administration tools 11 Network Installation 7 Anonymous user access 13 Network Settings 14 ARP 23 Notification 15 Bad snapshot images 24 Pan/Tilt 16 BOOTP 18 Parameter list 14...

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