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AXIS 2400/2401 Administration Manual Version 1.1

AXIS 2400/2401 Administration Manual Quick Installation Procedure

Quick Installation Procedure

To get your AXIS 2400/2401 up and running on an Ethernet network, follow these instructions:

1. Note the serial number found on the underside label of the AXIS 2400/2401. The Ethernet
address is the same as the serial number of the unit.

2. Connect the video camera(s) to the AXIS 2400/2401.

3. Connect your AXIS 2400/2401to the network.

4. Connect the external power supply.

Note:

Hardware Inventory, on page 11 and check that the type of power supply is correct.

5. Acquire a valid and unused IP address for the Video Server from your Network Administrator.

6. Assign the IP address using either the AXIS IP Installer program or ARP command, as

described below:

The power supply supplied with your product is country specific. Refer to Checking the

Easy - AXIS IP Installer

7a. Windows 95/98 & NT - Install the AXIS

IP Installer. You will find the installation

program on the AXIS Online CD and on
the Axis Web Site at http://www.axis.com

7b.Run the AXIS IP Installer from the Start

menu.

7c. Restart your AXIS 2400/2401.

7d. Locate and select the serial number of your

AXIS 2400/2401 in the list.

7e. Enter the desired IP address, and click Set

IP address.

8. To access the Video Server Home Page,

click Home page of selected Axis-server...

Quick - ARP/PING

7. Windows 95/98 & NT - Start a DOS

window and type these commands:

arp -s <Server IP address> <Ethernet address>

<my PC IP address>

ping <Server IP address>

Example

arp -s 172.21.1.200 00-40-8c-10-00-86

172.21.1.193

ping 172.21.1.200

UNIX & OS/2 - Type these commands:

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

8. To access the camera server Home Page,
start your Web browser and enter the IP
address in the location/address field

http://<IP address>/

Example

http://172.21.1.200/

:

The installation is complete. Access the Web-based Administration Tools and configure the AXIS
2400/2401 to suit your user requirements.

AXIS 2400 and AXIS 2401

Video Servers

Administration Manual

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About This Document

This manual is intended for both administrators and users of the
AXIS 2400/2401 Video Server, and is applicable for software
release 1.0. It includes simple step-by-step instructions for
configuring, managing and using the AXIS 2400/2401 Video
Server within your networking environment.
It is not necessary for the reader to have any previous networking
experience to install or use this product, although some
knowledge of UNIX systems would be beneficial for developing
custom programming scripts.

Readers are recommended to use this document as a supplement
to the Wizards and other on-line information available via the
Web-based interface. Superseding versions for this document
will be posted to the Axis Website, as required.

Safety Notices

Please observe all safety markings when using this product.

Caution!

Important!

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

- Potential hazard that can damage the product.

- Potential hazard that can seriously impair

Legal Considerations

Camera surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary from
country to country. Check out the laws in your local region
before using the AXIS 2400/2401 for surveillance.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

USA -

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 are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in
a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the
user at his/her own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference. Shielded
cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with
the Class A limits.

Europe -

requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of
EN55022/1994, and the requirements for immunity according
to EN50082-1/1992 residential, commercial, and light industry.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

This digital equipment fulfills the

Liability

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this 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 responsible for any technical or
typographical 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 responsible for
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the
furnishing, performance or use of this material.

Year 2000 Compliance

Axis Communications AB warrants that this product is Year 2000
compliant.

Trademark Acknowledgments

Acrobat, Adobe, Ethernet, IBM, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager,
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 questions cannot be answered immediately, your dealer
will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure
you a rapid response. If you are connected to Internet, you can obtain
on-line manuals, technical support, software updates, application
software and general corporate information from any of the locations
listed below.

Axis’ CCTV Website

WWW: http://www.axis.com

FTP: ftp://ftp.axis.com/pub/axis

AXIS 2400/2401 Administration Manual
Revision 1.1
Part No: 16741
Dated: July 1999

Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 1996 ­1999

http://cctv.axis.com/

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AXIS 2400/2401 Administration Manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Checking the Hardware Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting the AXIS 2400/2401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Assigning an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Verifying the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Configuring the Video Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Overview of the Administration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Designing your Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Serial Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Pan Tilt Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Generic Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Configuring using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the Video Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Accessing your Surveillance Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Positional Control of the Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Appendix A - Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

The Log File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

PINGing Your IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Appendix B - Updating the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Obtaining Updated Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Upgrading the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Appendix C - Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Appendix D - The RS232 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

The Physical Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Camera Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Appendix E - CGI Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

CGI Parameters for Image Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

CGI Parameters for Pan Tilt and Zoom Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

CGI Parameters for Preset Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

CGI Parameters for Serial Port Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Appendix F - The IO Terminal Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Controlling and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Appendix G - Camera Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Wizard Preconfigurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Client Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Appendix H - The Programming Script . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Starting and Enabling the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Programming Script Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

AXIS 2400/2401 Administration Manual Product Overview

Product Overview

Axis’ Video Servers include a built-in Web server that enhances traditional surveillance systems and
provides added networking connectivity for distributing monitored images over a secure intranet
network, or even the Internet. Video camera management, configuration, and monitoring - all at
your fingertips through a standard Web browser; such as, Netscape Navigator or Microsoft
Internet Explorer.

The following models are currently available:

The AXIS 2400 Video Server -

Connecting directly to Ethernet or Fast
Ethernet networks, the AXIS 2400 Video
Server supports up to four PAL/NTSC
video cameras and is programmable for
both NTSC and PAL video systems.

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The AXIS 2401 Video Server -

Connecting directly to Ethernet or Fast
Ethernet networks, the AXIS 2401 Video
Server provides a single video input that
accommodates any standard composite
video source and a loop-through video
output connector. The AXIS 2401 is
available for NTSC or PAL video systems.

Both product variants include a Web-based interface featuring several user-friendly Wizards that
not only simplify the installation process, but also allow for a seamless and automated integration
into your networking environment and custom applications. Furthermore, its open-network
structure minimizes the need for costly coax cabling and optimizes imaging broadcasting for a
minimal connection overhead.

The AXIS 2400/2401 is the smart and cost-effective solution for the sophisticated demands of a
modern interactive surveillance and remote monitoring system. Simple to install - and easy to use!

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Product Overview

Features and Benefits

AXIS 2400/2401 Administration Manual

Ease of Use -

assign a valid IP address. The only software required is Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x (used with
Axis’ ActiveX component), or Netscape 4.x or above.

Cost-effective -

reliable and low-cost resource for network imaging. Absolutely no hidden accessories; such as,
expensive software, management workstations or dedicated video cabling, is required.

Open Standards Environment -

other Internet-related protocols; the AXIS 2400/2401 can be used in mixed operating system
environments; such as, Windows, UNIX, Macintosh and OS/2.

Simple Administration -

2400/2401 directly from its own Web pages. When a new firmware release becomes available, you
can batch upgrade all of your Axis Video Servers remotely over the network using the AXIS
ThinWizard.

Standard Image Format -

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

Picture Updating -

Real Time Picture Encoder provides an amazing power-synergy to deliver up to 30 frames over
10Mbps or 100Mbps networks.

The AXIS 2400/2401 has plug-and-picture functionality - all you need to do is

Increases image distribution with minimal connection overhead to provide a

Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and

Using a standard Web browser, you configure and manage the AXIS

The AXIS 2400/2401 generates high-quality pictures in standard

The on-board ETRAX 100 processor and revolutionary AXIS ARTPEC-1

Wide Range of Applications -

enhancing and modernizing traditional CCTV systems - and much more.

The AXIS 2400/2401 allows remote CCTV and video access directly from a standard Web
browser. Users can access live images or remotely control CCTV at any time anywhere.
Accordingly, the AXIS 2400/2401 can be used for: verifying intruder alarms, traffic surveillance,
banking applications, parking lots, factory monitoring, industrial surveillance, visual security
systems, image archiving, etc. SMTP e-mail is supported which allows images to be sent as e-mail
attachments at predetermined times or events.

External Device Connection -

2400/2401 from external devices, e.g. IR-sensors, switches, alarm relays etc.

Pan/Tilt Device Connection -

AXIS 2400/2401 with a Pan/Tilt device for automatically adjusting camera orientation.

The AXIS 2400/2401 offers live video over the network for

The auxiliary inputs make it possible to trigger the AXIS

Via an RS232 or RS485 serial interface, you can combine the

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Security -

camera server is secured like any other Internet host. The Network Administrator can decide
whether individuals, groups, the whole company or the whole world may access your video server.
This protection is normally implemented using the user security settings within the AXIS
2400/2401 or in combination with an organization’s Internet firewall.

Web Forum Discussions -

for possible camera applications. Axis also maintain a collection of interesting links where you can
insert your own link to your application and keep lists of application notes, FAQs and other related
information.

Network Camera Servers Developer’s Pages -

specialist site for network camera developers. New exciting application ideas, tools, and
preprogramming scripts are constantly being added - this is an invaluable reference site for Axis’
development partners and OEMs. Follow the camera links and check it out at:

http://cctv.axis.com/

The AXIS 2400/2401 includes a self-contained Web server. This means that the

Axis Communications have a Web forum for ideas and suggestions

The Camera Division at Axis maintain a

http://www.axis.com/

and

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Physical Description

AXIS 2400/2401 Administration Manual

Physical Description

Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 2400/2401, making
particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located. This information provides a
useful reference during the installation of the product into your networking environment.

The Front Panel

AXIS 2400 Video Server

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4

STATUS

NETWORK

POWER

AXIS 2400 Front Panel

1 2 3 4

75 ON

http://www.axis.com

AXIS 2401 Front Panel

Video Inputs -

The AXIS 2401 allows a single video source to be connected via the

connector; the AXIS 2400 accommodates up to 4 separate video sources (

VIDEO 1- VIDEO 4

VIDEO IN

)

simultaneously.

Each supported video input is terminated using a coax/BNC connector. Physical connections made
using RG59, 75 ohm coax video cable; have a recommended maximum length of 800 feet (250
meters).

Video Output (AXIS 2401 only) -

A single video output (

VIDEO OUT

) terminated with a

coax/BNC connector allows direct connection of an external monitor.

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DIP Switches -

DIP switches provide the line termination for each supported video input. All

units are shipped with the line termination enabled for each supported video input; that is, with the
DIP switches set in the down-position.

If the AXIS 2400/2401 is to be connected in parallel with other equipment, disable the input
termination by turning the corresponding DIP switch to the up-position (OFF). Failure to do this
can cause the picture quality to be impaired.

Status Indicator - The multi-colored status indicator defines the operational status of the server,
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 2400/2401 has occurred.
Refer to Appendix A - Troubleshooting.

Note: The Status indicator also displays orange when setting the factory default settings, as described in

Reinstating the Factory Default Settings, on page 25.

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

• yellow - indicating network activity on a 10Mbps Ethernet network

• green - indicating network activity on a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet network

• red - indicating no physical connection to the network.

Power Indicator - The Power indicator is normally lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or it
flashes, there is problem with the AXIS 2400/2401 external power source.

Control Button - Located centrally between the supported video input connectors on the AXIS
2400, and to the left of the loop-through video output on the AXIS 2401; this button is recessed
within the product casing. Using a suitably pointed object, you press this button to restore the
factory default settings, as described in Reinstating the Factory Default Settings, on page 25.

Serial Number - Located on the underside label of the AXIS 2400/2401, the serial number is
identical to the Ethernet address of the unit.

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Physical Description

The Rear Panel

POWER

PS-D

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

COM 1

9 101112 13141516

AXIS 2400/2401 Rear Panel

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COM 2

ETHERNET

10/100

I/O Terminal Block -

The I/O Terminal Block connector is located between the two serial

ports on the rear panel and provides the physical interface to one relay switch output, four digital
photo-coupled inputs, and an RS-485 interface. For details, refer to Appendix F - The IO Terminal
Block.

Use this connector for transmitting data over a multi-drop communication lines, RS485 Pan Tilt
devices, and external triggering - typically associated with CCTV equipment. The connector can be
utilized as an alternative connection point for DC supply to the unit.

RS-232 Serial Connectors -

Two 9-pin D-sub connectors providing RS-232 serial
connection, one of which is multiplexed with the RS-485 port via the Terminal Block Connector.
Typically used for Pan/Tilt device interface.

Network Connector -

The AXIS 2400/2401 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 RG-45 connector. Supporting NWAY, the AXIS
2400/2401 detects the speed of the local network segment and varies the speed of data
communication accordingly, between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps.

Power Supply Connector -

A single Jack socket (PS-D) for connection of AXIS 2400/2401
power supply. The terminal block connector provides an auxiliary connection point for AC or DC
power to the unit.

Note:

The power supply supplied with your AXIS 2400/2401 is country specific. Please check that the
type of power supply you are using is correct. See page 11.

AXIS 2400/2401 Administration Manual Installation

Installation

Follow the instructions included in this section to install the AXIS 2400/2401 into your
networking environment. Each phase of the documented installation procedure is summarized
below:

• Checking the Hardware Inventory

• Connecting the AXIS 2400/2401

• Assigning an IP Address

• Verifying the Installation

Checking the Hardware Inventory

Unpack and check all the items against the check list below. Contact your dealer if anything is
missing or damaged. All packing material is recyclable.

Hardware Model Variants Part Numbers
Video Server

Power Supp ly
(PS-D)

Media
CD-ROM
Printed Materials

AXIS 2400 0092- 001- 01
AXIS 2401 (NTSC) 0092- 007- 01
AXIS 2401 (PAL) 0092- 008- 01
Europe 14233
UK 14234
Australia 14255
USA 14253
Japan 14254

Title Part Numbers

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AXIS Online CD

The AXIS Online CD supplied with this product provides an easy-to-use electronic catalog that
includes all of the latest AXIS Utilities Software, Product Software, White Papers, User
Documents, Technical References, Technical Notes, etc. It is compatible for use within all of the
supported Axis computing environments.

You can view the contents of the AXIS Online CD via the Adobe Reader interface or HTML
interface. All documents presented on the CD are in PDF format.

Notes: If Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 is not installed on your system:

•Windows users can click the Get Adobe Reader button from the main user interface.

•Non-Windows users can locate and run the appropriate installer from the tools/Acrobat/
folder. Refer to the readme.txt file for full path name details.

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Connecting the AXIS 2400/2401

The AXIS 2400 accommodates up to four coax/BNC connected video sources; whereas, the AXIS
2401 allows single video connection with a loop-through video output for connection to an
external monitor. The AXIS 2401 Web applications also support integrated image feed from other
Axis camera and video servers on the network within a single-presentation interface.

Both models display video images in single, or traditional quad picture format, delivering up to 25
PAL and 30 NTSC frames/second over 10/100Mbs networks.

Notes: •NTSC delivering 525 lines of resolution at 60 half-frames per second is the common standard in

the United States; whereas, PAL delivers 625 lines at 50 half-frames per second and is the dom­inant television standard in Europe.

•The AXIS 2401 is supplied as either an NTSC or PAL-specific unit. The AXIS 2400 is programma-
ble for both PAL and NTSC operation.

Connecting your Camera(s)

Connect the video output of your camera(s) to the AXIS 2400/2401 video port(s) using standard
75 ohm coaxial video cable, terminated with a BNC-connector.

Notes: •The AXIS 2400/2401will experience lower image framerate when simultaneously accessed by

multiple clients. In particular, you will notice this on the AXIS 2400 when two or more different
video sources are accessed simultaneously.

•Use a BNC-to-RCA conver ter if your camera is supplied with a standard phono-type (RCA)
connector.

Connecting your Server to the Network

Follow the instructions below to connect the AXIS 2400/2401to your network:

1. Note the serial number of your AXIS 2400/2401 for future reference during the installation
procedure. This is located on the underside label of the unit.

2. Connect your video server to the network with twisted pair category 5 cable (10baseT or
100baseTX) terminated using a standard RG-45 connector.

3. Connect the power supply to the video server.

4. Check that the Power Indicator is constantly lit.

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Assigning an IP Address

To enable access to your video server you must first assign it an appropriate IP Address.

Before you begin:

• Make sure the AXIS 2400/2401 is powered up and attached to the network.

• IP Address: Acquire an unused IP address from your Network Administrator.

• Server Privileges: You need root privileges for UNIX; administrator privileges for Windows NT.

• Ethernet Address: Each AXIS 2400/2401 is pre-configured with a unique Ethernet Address that is

based upon the unit serial number, which you can find printed on the underside label of the unit. You
will need to know the Ethernet address of your AXIS 2400/2401 to install the unit.

Mapping a Host Name to the IP Address

If you are using host names, you can map a unique host name to the acquired IP address. Refer to
your system manuals or Network Administrator for instructions on how to perform the name
mapping on your particular system.

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Note:

If the host name has not been included in the system host table, you can still perform the follow­ing instructions on how to download the IP address. In this case, simply replace the host name
entry with the IP address wherever required.

Choosing an Appropriate Method

Set the IP address using an appropriate method for your operating system from the table below:

Method Operating Systems Refer to...

AXIS IP Installer

ARP

Requires the IP address for each new device to
be downloaded individually and is not appropri­ate for use over routers.

RARP

Requiring a RARP daemon on your system, this
method downloads the IP address to each
device automatically and operates within a sin­gle network segment only.

BOOTP

Requiring a BOOTP daemon on your system,
this method operates over the entire network.
A request to an active daemon initiates a search
of the boot table to find an entry matching the
unit’s Ethernet address. The daemon down-
loads the IP address to the device if a match is
found.

Windows 95/98 and NT “

Windows 95/98 and NT “Using ARP in Windows 95/98 and

UNIX, OS/2 “Using ARP in UNIX and OS/2” on

UNIX Refer to Using RARP in UNIX , on

UNIX Refer to Using BOOTP in UNIX, on

Using the AXIS IP Installer” on page

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Windows NT” on page 15

page 15

page 16.

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Important!

When installing your AXIS 2400/2401, do not use the default or the IP address featured as examples
within this document. Always consult your Network Administrator before assigning an IP address.

Using the AXIS IP Installer

The AXIS IP Installer is a Windows 95/98 & NT program that simplifies the procedure for setting
IP addresses within Axis’ networking products; it also allows you to conveniently access the home
Web page of any Axis ThinServer connected to your network. The program is available on the
AXIS Online CD and from Axis’ Web s i tes at http://cctv.axis.com/ and http://www.axis.com/

Installing the AXIS IP Installer:

1. On the AXIS Online CD, click on the Software button.

2. Select the AXIS IP Installer and click Install. The AXIS IP Installer - Setup dialog is displayed
on the screen.

3. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.

4. Click Finish to complete the setup.

Setting the IP Address with AXIS IP Installer:

1. Run the AXIS IP Installer from the Start menu. The AXIS IP Installer dialog is displayed on
the screen.

2. Restart your camera server.

3. Select the serial number of your camera server in the list. The serial number is identical to the
Ethernet address of the unit.

4. Enter the desired IP address. Click Set IP address. The IP address will now be set.

5. To access the home page of the camera server, click Home page of selected Axis-server... Yo u
can now configure the video server according to your requirements.

6. Click OK to exit the program.

For more help during the installation of the IP address, click Help or F1.

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Using ARP in Windows 95/98 and Windows NT

To download the IP address and verify the communication, start a DOS window and type the
following commands:

arp -s <ser ver IP address> <Ethernet address>
ping <server IP address>

Example:

arp -s 172.21.1.200 00-40-8c-10-00-86
ping 172.21.1.200

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The host will return ‘

Reply fr om 172.21.1.200 ...

’ or some similar message. This means that

the address has been set and the communication is established.

Important!

Windows 95 only: When using the Windows 95 implementation of ARP, change the first line to:

arp -s <server IP address> <Ethernet address> <w95host IP address>, where <w95host IP address> is the IP
address of your Windows 95 host.

Example:

arp -s 172.21.1.200 00-40-8c-10-00-86 172.21.1.193
ping 172.21.1.200

Note:

When you execute the PING command for the first time, you will experience a significantly
longer response time than usual.

Using ARP in UNIX and OS/2

To download the IP address and verify the communication, type the following commands:

arp -s <ser ver IP address> <Ethernet address> temp
ping <server IP address>

Example:

arp -s 172.21.1.200 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp
ping 172.21.1.200

The host will return ‘

172.21.1.200 is alive

’, or some similar message to indicate that the

address has been set and the communication is established.

Note:

When you execute the PING command for the first time, you may experience a significantly
longer response time than usual.

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Using RARP in UNIX

Follow these steps to use the RARP method in UNIX:

1. Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table. This is typically performed using
the command

<Ethernet address> <host name>

Example:

00:40:8c:10:00:86 videoserv

/etc/ethers

:

2. If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases as described required by your system.

3. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon, typically done using the command

rarpd -a.

4. Restart the AXIS 2400/2401 to download the IP address.

Using BOOTP in UNIX

Follow these steps to use the BOOTP method:

1. Append the following entry to your boot table. This is typically done using the command

/etc/bootptab

<host name>:ht=<hardware type>:vm=<vendor magic>:\
:ha=<hardware address>:ip=<IP address>:\
:sm=<subnet mask>:gw=<gateway field>

:

where:

ht = ether

vm = rfc1048

ha = The Ethernet address of the AXIS 2400/2401

ip = The IP address of the AXIS 2400/2401

sm = The subnet mask

gw = The default router address

Example:

videoserv:ht=ether:vm=rfc1048:\
:ha=00408c100086:ip=172.21.1.200:\
:sm=255.255.255.0:gw=172.21.1.1

2. If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases as described required by your syste m.

3. If it is not already running, start the BOOTP daemon. This is typically done using the command

bootpd

.

4. Restart the AXIS 2400/2401 to download the IP address, default router address, and subnet mask.

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Verifying the Installation

After assigning an IP address, verify the connection between the AXIS 2400/2401 and the network:

1. Start your Web browser (see note below) and enter the name or IP address in the

Location/Address field:

Example

http://172.21.1.200/

Important!

When using Microsoft Internet Explorer for the first time, you must then temporarily lower your security settings to
perform a one-time-only installation of Axis' ActiveX component onto your workstation, as described below:

• From the View menu, select IIIInnnntttteeeerrrrnnnneeeet

• Click the SSSSeeeeccccuuuurrrriiiittttyyyy tab and make note of your current security settings

• Set the secur ity level to LLLLoooowwww and click OOOOKKKK

• Type the Internet Address or Host Name of your AXIS 2400/2401 into the Location field

• A dialog asking if you want to install

• Once the AxtiveX installation is complete, return the security settings to their original value, as noted above

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2. The Welcome Page of your AXIS 2400/2401 is now displayed:

3. To continue the setup process and configure your own application, click the Admin button in

the top left corner of this window and proceed to Configuring the Video Server, on page 18.
Log on as user root with the default password pass.

Note: Web pages are kept locally for fast browsing, and your browser may occasionally display a cached

image as opposed to a newly taken snapshot. When this happens, simply click Reload/Refresh in
your Web browser. Some browsers may even force you to clear the cache, or use forced reload,
e.g. Shift+Reload in Netscape.

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Configuring the Video Server

This section is targeted specifically to personnel responsible for the administration of the AXIS
2400/2401. The Administrator(s) is granted with high-level privileges denied to the ordinary
user(s).

Before you begin:

To access the AXIS 2400/2401configuration pages, you must first set the Internet address as described in Assigning
an IP Address,

on page 13

You configure the AXIS 2400/2401 from a standard Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or
Microsoft Internet Explorer.

As a viable alternative to managing and configuring the AXIS 2400/2401using a Web browser, you
can alternatively edit the system configuration file using a text editor and upload the file to the
AXIS 2400/2401using FTP. For further information please refer to Configuring using FTP, on page

33.

Overview of the Administration Tools

.

The Web-based Administration tools are displayed in a graphical user interface that allows simple
point-and-click display of the system tools. Several user-friendly Wizards are provided to guide you
through every aspect of the installation; from designing the user interface and configuring the
supported networking protocols, right down to integrating the unit into your specific application
environment - it is incredibly easy!

Important!

On-line help is available on every page within the AXIS 2400/2401 Web interface. This information is of
particular relevance when configuring the unit and should be used as a first point of reference for resolving any
administration queries. The help system is stored internally in the AXIS 2400/2401.

Following the instructions provided within this section, use the Web-based Administration tools
for configuring and managing your AXIS 2400/2401.

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Accessing the Tools

Follow the instructions below to access the Administration tools using a standard Web browser:

1. Start the Web browser and enter the name or Internet address of the AXIS 2400/2401on the

location/address field.

Example

http://172.21.1.200/

Important!

If this is the first time you have accessed the AXIS 2400/2401, the Welcome page will be now be dis­played. In this case, click the Administration button and proceed to configure your application using the
Installation Wizard prior to proceeding with the next step.
NNNNooootttteeee:::: When accessing the AXIS 2400/2401 for the first time using Microsoft Internet Explorer, you
must temporarily lower your security settings to perform a one-time-only installation of Axis' ActiveX
component onto your workstation, as described on page 17.

The Administrator(s) can choose not
the user interface. Selecting this feature within in a Wizard ultimately means that the Administration
tools can then only be accessed by entering the full Admin address into the URL of the Web browser;
for example: http://172.21.1.200/admin.html

to display the Administration and other navigational buttons from

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2. Your defined Application page is now displayed. Click the Admin button to display the
Administration Overview page and access the system Administration tools.

Note:

A prompt for a username and password is displayed when entering these pages for the first time
in a Web browser session. At the prompt, log on as root and use the default password pass. It is
recommended that you change the password of your AXIS 2400/2401 as soon as possible.

3. The various components of your video system are represented as icons within the displayed
graphic. Simply click the component part you want to configure. As an Administrator, you
configure and modify the system directly from this page.

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Tools Overview

The following table provides a one-stop overview of the information and services available from the
Administration pages:

Service Description

Administrati on O verview • Th e F irst-time I n st a llation W i z ard allows no vice administ rators to automati cally set

View Application • Displays the page and picture format that is presented to yo ur users. Use this page

Help Contents • Displays the table of conten ts for th e On-line Help

Support • Displays support and trouble-shooting information.

the most important system pa r ameters and quickly estab lish an appropr iate applic a ­tion for the system users.

as a a reference after making any changes to your application design.

Design A p plication Settings • Lay o ut and Pro g ram min g W izar d: desi gn the look- a nd -feel of the user interface with

Network Settings • Specify the sy stem set t i ngs for eac h of the supp orted netw o rkin g protoc ol s , usin g a

Video Server Settings • Set t he system date & time, manually or automatically

an easy- to - us e Wiz a r d. C ho os e S u rveillance Sy st em o r Web Attraction preco nfigu­rations and refine the application specifically for your user needs.

• Programmin g Script Edi tor: create programmin g sc ripts your se lf us ing the embe d­ded text editor - recommended for advanced users only.

Wizard or manually via the Detailed View; including:

- TCP/IP (Network settings)

- DNS (Domain Name System)

- SMTP (E-Mail)

• Define the username and password for administratror(s) and user(s)

• View parameter list and log file

• Emergency Settings: Restart the unit or set server parameters to factory default.

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Specific Settings Description

Video Settings Enabl e/ Di sa ble video so urc es and specify w h ic h Pan Tilt dr iver (seria l por t ) the attached

video camera is connected to - if any. Note: Two differen t icons are disp layed to
differ entiate video sou rces not connect ed to Pan Tilt devices (icon-left) from those that are
(icon-right). For each source specify:

• Image settings: set the image f eatures; such as: displaying text, clock, color or Black &
White etc

• Video Input/Modulation: to define the video transmission standard automatically or
manually.

• Preset P os it ion s: used f o r crea ti ng Pan Tilt and Zoo m pr e set cond it i ons an d o nl y v isi bl e
if the s el ec t ed v id eo s ou r c e is co nn ec te d t o a pa n tilt device.

Configure Serial Port For each of the two supported serial ports specify:

• Purpose: Pan Tilt, Generic or None

• I nte r face M od e/Seri al m od e: RS48 5 or RS23 2 (Por t 1 only)

• C ommu ni catio n setti ng s : Baud Ra te (bp s ), Data Bit s (leng th) , Stop and Parity Bits

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Pan Tilt Settings A Pan Tilt icon is displayed underneath a Serial Port icon only if the purpose of the

Generic Settings A Generic icon i s dis played underneath a Serial Port icon only if the purpose of the

respective serial port is defined as P an Tilt.
Select the Pan Tilt driver and define the driver specific settings: Canon VC-C3, Sony

EVI-D30, Sony EVI-D31, Sony EVI-G20, Sony EVI-G21, VideMech, Ernitec, ICU and
Diamo nd Smartsc an are all su pported.

respective serial port is defined as Generic. The Generic driver is often referred to as
terminal server or serial server and enables complete control of the Axis serve r serial ports
from third-pa rty client ap plication s.

Configure the po r t as an HTTP input /ou tput or TCP input/ou tput and sa v e the c ha nges.

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Designing your Application

As an Administrator, you decide the general look and feel of the user interface and determine:

• the appearance of the user interface

• how video images are to be displayed to user

• the services and functions available to user

Click the Application Design icon within the graphic user interface to display the settings for your
application.

Application - Layout

Design the layout of the application specifically to your users needs, using either the Wizard or
Programming Text Editor.

Important!

The Administrator can choose not to display the Administration and other navigational buttons from the
user interface. Selecting this feature within in the Wizard ultimately means that the Administration tools
can then only be accessed by entering the full Admin address into the URL of the Web browser, as
defined below:

http://172.21.1.200/html/admin.html

Using the Layout and Programming Wizard

From the Application Design page, click the Layout and Programming Wizard button and
follow the on-line instructions to automatically configure the look-and-feel of the user interface.

You can choose Surveillance System or Web Attraction preconfigurations and refine the
application specifically to your needs by selecting from several of the available features, including:
alarm triggering, picture storage using FTP, image distribution via e-mail, etc.

You will find that the Wizard helps you not only to define the functionality of your system; such
as: Quad system with or without pre/post alarm storage, picture size and magnification parameters,
but also allows you to decide some of the more cosmetic aspects of system presentation; including:
background, logo, user button and product title presentation.

Click the Finish button to save the defined configuration to the Video Server.

Tip!

Spend some time to go through the different Application Wizards and tr y various settings. Click the
View Application button to view the results.