Axis 2120 User Manual

AXIS 2120

Network Camera

User’s Manual

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual

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About This Document

This document is intended for administrators and users of
the AXIS 2120 Network Camera, and is applicable for
firmware release 2.32. Although many of the operational
aspects of the prod uct are descr ibed in the o n-line help, this
manual contains information for configuring, managing
and using the unit in you r networkin g environment , as well
as a general overview of the product functionality.

Readers are recommended to use this document as a
supplemen t t o the Wizards a n d other online informatio n
available via the Web-based interface. Later versions of this
document will be posted to the Axis Website, as required.

Safety Notices

Please observe all safety markings when using this product.

Caution! - Potential hazard that can damage the product.
Important! - Potential hazard that can seriously impair

operation.
Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you
have fully understood t he implications.

Legal Considerations

Camera surveill anc e ca n be prohibited by laws that vary
from country to country. Check the laws in your local
region before using the AXIS 2120 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 a re designed to provide reasonable protec t ion
against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause i nterfe rence, in which case the user at
his/her own ex pense will be required to take whatever
measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure
compliance with the Class A limits.

Europe - This digital equipment fulfills the

requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of
EN55022/1994, and the requirements for immunity
according t o E N55024/1998 residential, commercial, and
light indust ry.

Liability

Every care has been taken in the prepa ration of thi s manual; if
you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform your
local Axis office which can be found on the cover of this
document. Axis Communications AB cannot be held
responsibl e for any technical or typog raphical errors and
reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals
without prior notice. Axis Communications AB 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 AB shall not be liable nor
responsibl e for inciden t a l or consequential damage s in
connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this
material.

Trademark Acknowledgments

Acrobat, Adobe, Boa, Ethernet, IBM, Internet Explorer, LAN
Manager, Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft, Netscape Navigator,
OS/2, UNIX, Windows, WWW are registered trademarks of the
respective holders. Java and all Java-based trademarks and
logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Axis Communications AB is independent of Sun Microsystems
Inc.

Support Services

Should you require any technical assistance, please contact
your local dealer. If your questi on s can not be answer ed
immediately, your de al er w il l forward your queries t hr oug h t he
appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response. On-line
manuals, technical support, software updates, application
software and general corporate information can also be
obatined from www.axis.com.

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual
Revision 2.02
Dated: June 2002
Copyright © Axis Communications AB,
1996 - 2002

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS

<Product Name> Quick User’s Guide

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Physical Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Assembling Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Checking the Hardware Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Fixing the AXIS 2120 to a Mounting Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing Your Camera on a Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Quick Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Verifying the Installation From Your Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing Your Camera to a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting Your Computer Using the Null Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Creating a Dial-up Networking Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Refining the Dial-up Networking Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Initiating the Dial-up Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Verifying the Modem Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Configuring Your Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Configuration Using the Wizards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

The Administration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Reinstating the Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Choosing Your Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Networking Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Modem Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adjusting the Camera Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Direct Focusing in Your Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using the The Focus Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Replacing the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Adjusting the DC-Iris Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Adjusting the Back Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

The AXIS 2191 Audio Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Installing the Audio Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Configuring the Audio Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using the Audio Module with Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Technical Specifications for the AXIS 2191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Appendix A - Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

PINGing Your IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Appendix B - Other IP Setup Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using the AXIS IP Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Notes for Macintosh Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Appendix C - Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Appendix D - The Unit Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Appendix E - High-Speed Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Appendix F - Custom Web Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Appendix G - Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Product Overview

Product Overview

The AXIS 2120 is a digital network camera running TCP/IP. It includes all of the required
networking connectivity for distributing monitored images over a secure intranet network
or the Internet. With its own built-in Web server, the AXIS 2120 provides high-quality
imaging, and full Web-based control of the product management and configuration
functions through a browser over your network.

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Connecting directly to Ethernet or Fast Ethernet networks, the AXIS 2120 is a standalone
digital network camera that will also connect to a local Internet Service Provider using an
external modem.

To simplify the installation process, the Web-based interface features several interactive
Wizards that provide a seamless and automated integration into your networking and
application environments. Its open-network structure minimizes the need for costl y and
complex coaxial cabling, to offer a cost-effective intranet and Internet imaging solution
with minimal installation costs.

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Product Overview AXIS 2120 User’s Ma nu a l

Features and Benefits

Easy to Use - The AXIS 2120 is completely independent of any other server and requires no

other special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards or viewing software. All
you need is Netscape Na vigator 4.x or above . Alternat ively, you can use Microsof t Internet
Explorer 4.x or above, together with the Axis ActiveX component. If your computer does
not allow you to use Acti veX comp onents, us e the Java Applet instead. The AXIS 2 120 has
complete plug-and-picture functionality - all you need do is assign a valid IP address.

Simple Administration - Using a standard browser, you configure a nd manage the AXIS 212 0

directly from its own Web pages. Image control, time stamping and text overlays are all
accessible from the tools.

Outdoor Use - The AXIS 2120 has a varifocal DC Iris lens that automatically regulates the

amount of light entering the camera, and provides a wide-angle zoom with minimal
distortion. With a standard CS-mount, this lens can easily be replaced by any other lens
conforming to the same standard. When installed in an appropriate outdoor housing, the
AXIS 2120 is the ideal remote monitoring solution for outdoor use. For sales information
on appropriate outdoor casings for the AXIS 2120, please see the product pages for the
AXIS 2120 at www.axis.com.

Motion Detection - Sophisticated motion detection with in-picture alarm programming, and

exclusive multi-window triggering for non-critical remote monitoring.

Wide Range of App lications - The AXIS 2120 offers live v id eo ov er i n ternet netw orks a nd th e

Internet, and is ideal for use with many of today’s high- speed internet services. Allowing
remote access directly from your browser, you can view live images, manage and control
the AXIS 2120 at any time and anywhere. Use it for intruder detection, process control,
industrial and public monitoring, image archiving, or any other application.

Built-in Support for the AXIS 2191 Audio Module - The AXIS 2120 can be used directly with

this add-on component, which enables live audio on your camera. The AXIS 2191 is
supplied separately.

Open Standards Environment - Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and other

Internet-related protocols, the AXIS 2120 can be used in mixed operating system
environments such as; Windows, UNIX, Macint osh and OS/2. It integrates eas ily into ot her
WWW/Intranet applications and CGI scripts.

Standard Image Format - The AXIS 2120 delivers complete, high-quality pictures in standard

JPEG format, which can be viewed using any standard browser.

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Image Updating - The on-board AXIS ETRAX 100 processor combined with the

revolutionary AXIS ARTPEC-1 Real Time Picture Encoder provides an amazing
power-synergy to deliver up to 25/30 frames/second (PAL/NTSC) over 10Mbps or 100Mbps
networks.

High Compression - The AXIS ARTPEC chip provides efficient compression of JPEG images

and allows the variable compression ratio to be defined by the user.

External Device Connection - Supporting an auxiliary Input/Output Connector, you can

connect your AXIS 2120 t o a variety of extern al devi ces; s uch as, I R-senso rs, switches and
alarm relays. In combination with the programmable alarming facilities, you can quickly
develop a variety of sec urity appl icatio ns that are tri ggered on time or al arm-based events.

Modem Support - The Point to Point Protocol (PPP) support allows you to use your AXIS

2120 remotely over a serial link, just as if it were located on your local network. After
initially setting up the u nit using a lo cal connection to a co mputer, y ou can then configure
the unit for remote use over an external modem.

ISP Support - Arrange for image files to be uploaded to an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

and you can provide the global Internet community with browser access to your live
images. Select an y su pp orted I SP fr om th e We b-ba se d Wizar ds , o r choo se y ou r o wn I SP as
an imaging repository for your images.

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Security - The AXIS 2120 includes a self-contained Web server, which means that your

digital images can be protected just like any other Internet host. Data protection is
normally implemented by your Network Administrator using the unit’s security setings in
combination with an organization’s Internet firewall. The Administrator can subsequently
restrict image access to spe ci fic ind ivid uals, gro ups o f user , comp any st af f.. . or make them
available to the whole Internet community.

Linux Operating System - The AXIS 2120 includes modified versions of the Boa Web server,

and Linux operating system - both of which are freely distributed under the GNU General
Public License, as published by the Free Software Foundation. This software provides a
stable and reliable platform for open-source development of the product.

In accordance with the GNU General Public License, Axis has published the kernel for this
product at http://developer.axis.com/.

AXIS Technology - Axis renowned chipset technology is built upon an open architechture

that is streamlined to provi de device conne ctivity ind ependent of any fi le server. The AXIS
2120 is driven by a powerful AXIS ETRAX 32-bit RISC processor and includes the
industry's first dedicated digital video remote monitoring compression chip - the AXIS
ARTPEC-1.

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Physical Description AXIS 2120 User’s Ma nu a l

Physical Description

Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 2120, making
particular note of where the conne ctors and indi cator s are located. As a supplement to the
information provided in the Quick Installation Guide, this section provides a useful
reference when installing the product.

The Front Panel

Status Indicator

Used in conjunction with the Focus Assistant, this multi-colored indicator can be used as a local
focusing aid (see Adjusting the Cam era Foc us, on page 39). However, under normal conditions,
this indicator defines the operational status of the camera, as described below:

• green - the indicator flashes briefly and momentarily displays orange during the start-up
and self-test routines; the indicator then displays green to indicate a healthy unit status.

• red - the indicator will display red only if a problem with the AXIS 2120 has occurred. Refer
to Appendix A - Troubleshooting.

Note: The Status Indicator also displays orange when resetting to the factory default settings, as
described in Reinstating the Factory Default Settings, on page 28. The Status Indicator can also be
made to flash whenever images are displayed in a browser. See the on-line help for more infor­mation.

Control Button

Located to the left of the
lens assembly; this button
is recessed within the
product casing. Using a
suitably pointed object,
press this button to restore
the factory default settings
as described in Reinstating

the Factory Default Set­tings, on page 28; and to

enable the Focus Assis­tant, as described in

Adjusting the Camera
Focus, on page 39.

Serial Number

Located on the underside label of the AXIS
2120, the serial number is identical to the
Ethernet address of the unit.

Lens Assembly

Includes a wide
angle lens with
rotational focus
control.

The supplied lens is
removable and can
be replaced with
any standard C/CS­mounted lens.

Caution!

Although the AXIS 2120 Network Camera is supplied with a varifocal DC auto-Iris lens that automati­cally regulates the amount of light into the camera, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen
light may damage the CCD. Consequently, Axis recommends extreme caution when installing your prod­uct in strong sunlight, as failure to do so may invalidate your product warranty.

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The Rear Panel

RS-232 Serial
Connector

The serial connector provides
the RS-232 interface for con­necting a modem, or the con­nection for the AXIS 2191
Audio Module. For pinout
information, see Appendix D -
The Unit Connectors.

Power Supply
Connector

A single Jack socket
(PS-D) for connection
of the AXIS 2120
power supply. The ter­minal block connector
provides an auxiliary
connection point for
AC or DC power to the
unit.

Power Indicator

Normally lit when
power is applied. If it is
not lit, or it flashes,
there is a problem with
the AXIS 2120 external
power supply.

DC-Iris Connector

With the DC-Iris cable con­nected to the lens upon
delivery, this socket pro­vides the power and elec­tronic signalling to the lens
of the AXIS 2120.
For instructions on how to
change the DC Iris settings,
refer to Adjusting the
DC-Iris Settings, on page

I/O Connector

Provides the physical interface to a digital output, and a single digital photo-cou­pled input that is used for connecting a varie ty of external alarm devices to th e AXIS
2120 including, IR-sensors, switches and alarm relays. In combination with the con­figurable alarm facilities, you can quickly develop a variety of security applications
that are triggered on time - or alarm based - events. The connector can also be uti­lized as an alternative connection point for DC power to the unit. For pinout infor­mation, refer to Appendix D - The Unit Connectors.

Network Connector

The AXIS 2120 is designed for
10 Mbps Ethernet and 100
Mbps Fast Ethernet networks
and connects to the network
via a twisted pair category 5
cable (10baseT and
100baseTX), terminated using
a standard RJ-45 connector.
Supporting NWAY, the AXIS
2120 detects the speed of the
local network segment and
varies the speed of data com­munication accordingly
(between 10 Mbps and 100
Mbps)..

Network Indicato r

After completion of the startup and self test routines, this
multi-colored indicator flashes independently, as follows:

• yellow - activity on a 10Mbps network

• green - activity on a 100Mbps network

• red - no physical connection to the network

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Note: The power supply for your AXIS 2120 is country specific. Please check that you are using the cor-

rect type. See page 10.

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Assembling Your Camera AXIS 2120 User’s Ma nu a l

Assembling Your Camera

The information provided in this section will assist you in unpacking and assembling the
product correctly. Once assembled, you are then ready to install and configure your
product, as described in the following sections of this document.

Checking the Hardware Inventory

Unpack and check all the items against the itemized list below. You should contact your
dealer immediately if you find anything is missing or damaged.

Item Title/Variants Part Numbers
Network Camera AXIS 2120 50 HZ (without power supply) 0126-001-01

AXIS 2120 50 HZ Europe 0126-002-01
AXIS 2120 50 HZ UK 0126-003-01
AXIS 2120 50 HZ Australia 0126-006-01
AXIS 2120 60 HZ (without power supply) 0126-011-01
AXIS 2120 60 HZ Europe 0126-012-01
AXIS 2120 60 HZ US 0126-014-01
AXIS 2120 60 HZ Japan 0126-015-01
AXIS 2120 60 HZ Australia 0126-016-01

Null Modem Cable - 16954
Mounting Assembly - 15104

Europe 14233
UK 14234

Power Supply (PS-D)

PS-D Extension Cable 3.3 meter 15187
Printed Materials
Disk Media AXIS Network Camera CD v1.2 (or later) -

Australia 14255
USA 14253
Japan 14254

AXIS 2120 Installation Guide v1.0 (or later) 17618
Product Warranty Document 18489

Important!

To accommodate the different power supply frequencies found in the USA and Europe, the AXIS 2120 is
available in 60Hz and 50Hz variants.

The 60Hz variant delivers a resolution of 525 lines of at 60 half-frames per second and is suitable for use
in the United States; whereas the 50Hz variant delivers 625 lines at 50 half-frames per second and is
appropriate for use in Europe.

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Assembling Your Camera

Fixing the AXIS 2120 to a Mounting Assembly

Caution!

Although the AXIS 2120 Network Camera is supplied with a
varifocal DC auto-Iris lens that automatically regulates the
amount of light entering the camera, prolonged exposure to
direct sunlight or halogen lig ht ma y cause damage to the CCD.
Consequently, Axis recommends extreme caution when install­ing your product in strong sunlight, as failure to do so may
invalidate your produ ct warranty.

The mounting assembly supplied with your AXIS 2120
features a screw head that attaches to the underside of
the product. Fasten the AXIS 2120 to the mounting
assembly and position it appropriately for your
application. The three holes in the base unit allow the
product to be securely fastened to a wall.

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Installing Your Camera on a Network AXIS 2120 User’s Ma nu a l

Installing Your Camera on a Network

• Macintosh users - Please refer to Notes for Macintosh Users, on page 61.

• Easy installation - Use The AXIS IP Installer. See Using the AXIS IP Installer, on page 60.

• Quick installation- Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 2120 on an Ethernet network.

Important!

• For details on how to install the AXIS 2120 to a modem, see Installing Your Camera to a Modem, on page 15.

• If you are using your AXIS 2120 in an outdoor application, the unit must be housed in an outdoor enclosure.
Please see the Axis Website at: www.axis.com for details of suppliers.

•Do not

• Server Privileges: Although no special privileges are required for Windows 95/98/ME, you do need Administra-

Quick Installation Procedure

Follow the instructions below to quickly install the AXIS 2120 onto an Ethernet network:

❶ Note the Serial number

Note the Serial number on the underside of the unit. You need to know this to set the IP
address:

use the default or IP address featured in the following examples when ins talling your AXIS 2120.

Acquire an unused IP address from your Network Administrator.
tor privileges for Windows NT/2000, and Root privileges on UNIX.

Serial numbe r same as
Ethernet address; e.g.

00408c100086 =

00-40-8c-10-00-86

❷ Assign an IP Address

Using an appropriate method for your operating system, assign your AXIS 2120 with a
unique IP address from a computer on your network, using the ARP command, as follows:

Windows only - Start a Command prompt and type
these commands:

Syntax:
arp -s <Camera IP address> <Ethernet address> <my PC IP address>

ping -t <Camera IP address>
Example:
arp -s 172.21.1.200 00-40-8c-10-00-86 172.21.1.193

ping -t 172.21.1.200

UNIX only - Type these commands
in your command line:

Syntax:
arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address> temp

ping <IP address>
Example:
arp -s 172.21.1.200 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp

ping 172.21.1.200

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Installing Your Camera on a Network

You will now see ‘Request timed out...’ messages repeatedly returned in the window.

Notes: •In Windows you can find out the IP address of your workstation by running winipcfg (Win

95/98/ME) or

•See also Other IP Setup Methods, on page 59.

❸ Connect an Ethernet cable to your AXIS 2120

and attach it to the network.

ipconfig (Win NT/2000) from the command line.

❹ Attach the external Power Supply to

the unit and connect it to your local
mains supply.

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❺ Approximately 10-15 seconds after connecting the power sup-

ply, the message ‘Reply from 172.21.1.200...’ - or
similar, is returned in the Command Prompt. Ensure that the
Power Indicator is permanently lit and that the Network Indicator
flashes intermittently.

❻ Exit ping. The installation is complete, and you are now ready to

access the AXIS 2120 from your Web browser, as described in the
next section.

Power Indicator

Network Indicator

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Verifying the Installation From Your Browser

Having completed the install ation pro cedure abov e, you shoul d then verif y the connectio n
between the AXIS 21 20 and th e n et wo rk , as fol lo ws:

1. Start your browser (see note below) and enter the name or IP address in the
Location/Address field:

Example!

http://172.21.1.200/

The Home Page for your AXIS 2120 is now displayed:

Installation Wizard and

Administration Tools

2. Continue the setup and basic configuration using the Installation Wizard or
Admini stration Tools, as described in Con figuring Your Camera, on page 21.

Important!

To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your browser to allow ActiveX
controls and perform a once-only installation of the Axis ActiveX component onto your workstation. However,
if your computer environment restricts or prohibits the installation of additional software components,
you can alternati ve l y set your AXIS 2120 to use a Java appl et for updating the ima g es . This i s do ne
from the Image settings in the Administration Tools.

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Installin g You r Cam er a to a Modem

Installing Your Camera to a Modem

The information in this sectio n describ es how to connect the AXIS 2120 to a seri al modem
for transmitting images over a normal Dial-up connection.

Before You Begin

Before you can set up and access a modem-connected AXIS 2120 from a browser, you
must first create a local
setup, and can be created using the network or the supplied Null Modem Cable.

Using the Network

The easiest and best way to configure the camera for u se with a modem i s to fir st ins tall it
onto a local network, if one is available. See Installing Your Camera on a Network, on page
12 for more information. You can then use the Wizards and Administration tools to
configure the modem connection and the application.

Using the Null Modem Cable

connection to it. This connection is only required for the initial

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When there is no network available, the alternative is to connect a local computer to the
AXIS 2120 using the supplied Null Modem Cable. You then create a Dial-up connection
and establish the basic settings, using the Wizards and Administration Tools. See the
following pages for more information. This type of connection is only a temporary solution
that provides initial access to the camera. Once you have set up the camera for modem
access, then all config urat ion can be do ne v ia the mo dem c onnecti on i nste ad and you wi ll
not need to use the cable again.

Important!

Please note that the Null Modem Cable is only intended for the initial configuration of modem applica­tions when there is no Ethernet Network available. It is not possible to use the cable as a serial connec­tion for using the AXIS 2120 as a "web camera".

Quick Start For Ad vanced Users:

Follow these abbreviated instructions if you are experienced with Windows Dial-up
Networking:

1. Connect the camera t o the Ethernet Network if available, and use a browser to open the
IP-address you set for your AXIS 2120. Proceed to step 5. If no network is available,
use the Null Modem Cable and proceed to step 2.

2. Set up an existing session to 115.200 bps, using the physical COM-port to which you
have connected your AXIS 2120.

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3. Login with the us ername root and the password pass. The Phone Number and Modem
Type that you enter are irrelevant at login and you can use dummy numbers for

completing these dialogs.

4. Start your Dial-up Networking session and enter any URL containing a period; the
AXIS 2120 emulates a DNS server and will respond to this regardless.

5. Start the Installation Wizard and Administration Tools to further configure the
product, as described in Configuring Your Camera, on page 21.

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Installin g You r Cam er a to a Modem

Connecting Your Computer Using the Null Modem Cable

Important!

• The information and screen examples featur ed here are sp ecific to Windows NT. Although similar to
the dial-up procedures in other Windows versions, small deviations in the dialog instructions for
other operating systems should be expected. Refer to your system documentation for further infor­mation on creating a dial-up modem connection if you are using any other operating system.

• Windows dial-up Networking and TCP/IP must be correctly installed prior to commencing with the
modem cable connection. Detailed information on how to check this is provided in Windows Help.

Follow the steps below to configure a serial modem connection for your AXIS 2120:

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❶ Connect the supplied Null modem

cable between the Serial Connector on
the AXIS 2120 and the serial port on
your computer.

❷ Connect the power supply to the

camera server and check that the Power
Indicator is lit.

❽ A Standard 28800 modem

connection is now available for
the AXIS 2120. Click Finish to
close the Install New Modem
Wizard.

❸ From the Start menu, open the

Control Panel and double-click the
Modems icon.

❹ If a Standard Modem is already set up and

displayed in the Modem Properties dialog (see
right) proceed directly to step 8.

❺ Check the checkbox:

Don’t detect my modem, I will select it
from a list. Click Next>.

❻ Select the Standard 28800

modem from the displayed list of
modems. Click Next>.

❼ Select the serial port to

which your AXIS 2120 is now
connected via the Null
Modem cable. Click Next>.

❾ Click the Properties button to finally check that the

displayed Communications Port is set correctly; that is,
set to the same port as you have connected the AXIS

❿ Click Close.

2120. Click OK.

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Creating a Dial-up Networking Connection

Follow the steps below to create a dial-up networking connection to your AXIS 2120:

❶ Double-click My Computer and

then double-click the Dial-Up
Networking icon.

❷ Double-click the Make New

Connection icon.

❸ Provide the connection with a

name (AxisCamera is the name
used in the subsequent examples).

❺ To significantly

improve the performance
of your AXIS 2120 when
using the Null Modem
cable, set the Maximum
Speed to 115200.

❹ From the drop down dialog,

select the Standard Modem pre­viously created for the AXIS
2120 as the selected device.
Click Configure...

❻ Click OK and then click

Next>.

❽ You have now successfully created your

dedicated dial-up networking connection
for your AXIS 2120. Click Finish.

❼ The telephone numbers requested in the

following dialog are not required for use in
the logical connection to your camera. To
bypass the wizard error correction, simply
enter any dummy number into the Area
code, Telephone number and Country code
fields. Click Next>.

The new dial-up network con­nection is displayed. You are
now ready to refine the dial-up
networking properties, as
described in the next section...

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Installin g You r Cam er a to a Modem

Refining the Dial-up Networking Properties

Having created the dial-up connection for your AXIS 2120, follow the steps below to
refine the connection properties:

❶ From the dial-up networking dialog, right-click the

dedicated dial-up connection previously created for your
camera (AxisCamera was the connection used in this and
previous examples). Select Properties.

❷ Click the Server Types tab. From the

drop-down list, select PPP as the Type
of Dial-Up Server.

❺ Click TCP/IP settings and then check the

Server assigned IP address, and Server
assigned name server addresses radio buttons.

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❸ In the Advanced options field, check

Enable software compression. All other
checkboxes should remain unchecked.

❹ In the Allowed network protocols field,

check the TCP/IP checkbox. The NetBEUI and
IPX/SPX checkboxes should remain unchecked.

❻ Check the Use IP header compres-

sion and Use default gateway on a
remote network checkboxes. Click OK.

❼ Click the Scripting tag and ensure that the Start ter-

minal screen minimized checkbox is checked. Click OK
to exit Dial-Up Networking Properties.

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Initiating the Dial-up Connection

Important!

Please ensure that the Null Modem Cable is correctly installed and that the connection properties are
correctly configured prior to initiating a Dial-up connection. Instructions on how to do this are provided
on the preceding pages of this section.

❶ Double-click My Computer and then

double-click the Dial-Up Networking
dialog.

❷ Double-click the dial-up connec-

tion icon previously created for your
AXIS 2120. AxisCamera was used in
this and previous examples.

❸ Enter a Username and Password,

using the default root and pass
respectively.

❹ Click Connect to initiate the

dial-up connection.

Verifying the Modem Connection

Having initiated your dial-up connection as described above, you can quickly verify the
integrity of the connection by accessing the AXIS 2120 using a standard browser, such as
Netscape or Internet Explorer, as follows:

abc.xyz

❶ As the AXIS 2120 emulates a DNS server, type in

any URL containing a period in the Location/Site field
of your browser to display the AXIS 2120 Home Page.

❷ Now configure the unit using the Installation

Wizard or the Administration Tools.

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Configuring Your Camera

Configuring Your Camera

Important!

Javascript must be enabled in your Web browser for the AXIS 2120 Web-based interface to work.

Before You Begin

Successful installation of the product is prerequisite to configuring the unit; therefore, it is recommended that you
read the following information before commencing with this section:

• Choosing Your Application, on page 29, and then...

• Installing Your Camera on a Network, on page 12, ...or

• Installing Your Camera to a Modem, on page 15.

Having chosen the type of application you want to develop and having installed the
product accordingly, your AXIS 2120 will now be attached directly to a local area network,
or connected to a PC using the supplied Null Modem Cable. You are now ready to proceed
with the unit’s configuration.

This section describes how to use the Wizards for configuring and integrating the AXIS
2120 into your application environment, and provides a general overview of the
Web-based Adminis tration Tools.

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Configur a t ion Using the Wizards

For speedy development of your application, the AXIS 2120 supports two easy-to-use
Wizards that a re r eco mmend ed fo r bo th no vi ce an d ad va nce d us er s al ike . D epe ndi ng up on
your choice of application, the Installation Wizard and the Application Wizard can be run
either consecutively, or independently of one another.

Important!

• When accessing the Administrator Tools for the first time during a session, you will be assumed to be
the administrator and will be logged in as such, with the username root

• You must change the root password as soon as possible. Until this has been done, the security fea­tures in the product be will not
password by default. For further informa tion, refer to System Security, on page 25.

• Prior to accessing the Installation Wizard or Administration Tools over a network
the Internet address, as described in Installing Your Camera on a Network, on page 12.

be enabled. Furthermore, all Axis products are shipped with the s ame

and default password pass.

, you must first set

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Installation Wizard Overview

The Installation Wizard provides a quick and easy way to define the System, Security,
Image and Layout settings for your application - as described in the Tools Overview, on

page 24.

Starting the Installation Wizard

1. With reference to the information provided in the On-line Help , click the
Installation Wizard from the AXIS 2120 Home Page and then follow the Wizard to

complete the configuration.

2. Click the Finish button to save the defined application settings to the product.

Application Wizard Overview

The Application Wizard can be started from the final page of the Installation Wizard, or
started independently from the Administration Tools - Wizards page. It provides a quic k
and easy way to define the Operation and Layout settings for your application - as
described in Tools Overview, on page 24.

Starting the Application Wizard

1. With reference to the operation information provided in the On-line Help , click

Continue... within the Application Wizard or click the link from within the
Administration Tools - Wizards Page to start the Wizard.

2. Click the Finish button to save the defined application settings to the camera.

The Administration Tools

Whether you are viewing images directly over the network or transmitting images over a
modem, you can use the Web-based Administration Tools for configuring and managing
your AXIS 2120 at any time. Used for reviewing and refining your configuration after
initially sett in g up th e AX IS 21 20 wi th the Installation Wizard, these tools are ideal for
more advanced users.

Note: On-line help is stored internally in the AXIS 2120 and is available from most pages within

the AXIS 2120 Web interface. Containing comprehensive details on all product parameters and
Administration Tools, the on-line help is your first point of reference when configuring and man­aging the unit, and is particularly useful for resolving any administration queries.

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Configuring Your Camera

Accessing the Tools

1. Start your browser and enter the name or Internet address of the AXIS 2120 (or any
DNS name if you are accessing the unit v ia the Nu ll Mode m Ca ble) in the add r ess field .

Example!

http://172.21.1.200/

2. The AXIS 2120 Home page is now displayed. Click Administration Tools.

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3. The Administra tion Tools are now presented as links in the margin of the Administration

Page. Simply click the relevant link for the parameters you want to configure.
As an Administrator, you configure and modify the system directly from this page.