Modem Applications - Axis 2420 User Manual

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Modem Applications

If a local network connection is not available at your chosen point of installation, you can
alternatively connect your AXIS 2420 to a V.90-compatible modem and quickly configure
any number of exciting applications using the Wizards; including:
• Using Motion Detection to generate alarms and trigger uploads of recorded images.
• Sequentially uploading images to an ISP (Internet Service Provider) over a modem
connection and publishing images to the whole Internet community.
• Uploading single or pre/post alarm image sequences to your ISP over a modem connection,
when an alarm or time-based event occurs; and optionally, sending e-mail alerts containing
images or links to pre/post alarm images stored by your ISP.
Important!
• Although the AXIS 2420 is compatible with most V.90-compliant modems, Axis takes no responsibil-
ity for V.90 modems that fail to work with the product.
• When the AXIS 2420 is dialing out it will obviously not be possible to dial-in to it. If you configure an
interval during which the camera will not be dialing out, this will allow you to dial-in and make any
necessary changes etc. If you also have an Ethernet network connection, then this will always be
available, even if the camera is dialing out via the modem connection.
Configuration
All modem applications must initially be configured from a browser on a local computer. If
available, you should always use an Ethernet network for this purpose, even if the actual
application will be using a modem. When there is no network available, you can use the
supplied Null Modem Cable to create a direct connection to the AXIS 2420 from the
computer. This direct connection is only intended as an alternative for the initial
configuration of the modem application in the absence of a network. The Null Modem
Cable should not be used for any other purpose.
Note:
Once the modem connection has been created and the AXIS 2420 is physically connected to the
modem, you can then connect to your camera in exactly the same way you would to your ISP -
with no further configuration whatsoever. You use the Installation and Application Wizards to
establish the basic parameters for your application, and advanced user's can optionally use the
Administration Tools to refine their application once the basic configuration is complete.
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