Axis 7000 FX User Manual
AXIS 7000/FX
Network Document Server
User’s Manual
AXIS 7000/FX User’s Manual
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Notices
Safety Notices
Take some time to read through the safety notices before
installing the AXIS 7000/FX. Pleas e obse rve all safety
markings and instructions when using this pro duc t.
Caution! - must be observed to avoid loss of data or
damage to your equipment.
Important! - must be observed to avoid operational
impairment.
Do not proceed beyond any of th e a bove notices, until you
have fully understood the implications.
Copyright Information
The unauthorized copying of materials that are covered by
copyright and other international proprietary or intellectual
property rights is prohibited in m ost countries. Axis
Communications AB recommends that the users of this
equipment seek the necessary authorizations for copying
material. Th e instruction s for use in the man ual shall not be
considered as an induceme n t to make illicit duplications o f
material. Any duplication will be made at the user’s own risk.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
USA - This equipment generates, uses , and c an ra diate
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 ru le s, which
are designed to provid e re asonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a resident ial area is likely to
cause interference in which case the user at his/her own
expense will be requi re d to t ake w hatever 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 - This digital equipment fulfils the
requirements f or radiated emission accor ding to limit
B of EN55022, and the requirements for immunity
according to EN5502 4 residential, commercia l, and light
industry (Compliance is not valid for unshielded network
cables).
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you detect any inaccuraci es or om issi ons, please inf orm your
local Axis office. Axis Communications AB cannot be held
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Trademark Acknowledgments
Acrobat, Adobe, AIX, DOS, Ethernet, IBM, Internet
Explorer, Macintosh, Microsoft, Netscape Navigator, OS/2,
UNIX and Windows are re g is tered trademark s of the
respective holders.
Software Trademark Acknowledgments
JPEG code (libjpeg) used c ourtesy of the Independent JPEG
Group. LDAP code (libl da p and libber) used courtesy of the
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Copyright © 1991
Regents of the University of Michigan. All rights reserved.
TIFF code (libtiff) used courtesy of Sam Le ffl er and Silicon
Graphics, Inc. Copyright © 1988-1996 Sam Leffler.
Copyright © 1991-1996 Sil icon Graphics, Inc.
Maintenance
It is recommended that you use a moist cloth to clean the unit.
Do not use petroleum based substances as this may c ause
damage.
AXIS 7000/FX User’s Manual
Revision 1.0
Date: August 2001
Copyright © Axis Communications K.K. 2001
AXIS 7000/FX User’s Manual PrefacePreface 3
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 7000/FX Network Document Server. This product allows digital copiers
and scanners to be connected anywhere in Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks. Based on AXIS
ThinServer™ Technology, the optimized product hardware and Web-based management software
simplifies the distribution and archiving of paper-based information across workgroups, organizations
and the Internet.
About This Manual - This manual applies to the AXIS 7000/FX with software release 1.00E and
above. It provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to install and manage
the AXIS 7000/FX in your networking environment. Some knowledge of networking environments would
be beneficial to the reader, but is not considered prerequisite.
About Axis - Axis Communications is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for
network-connected computer peripherals. Since the start in 1984, it has been one of the fastest growing
companies in the market and is now a leader in its field.
ThinServer™ Technology - enables Axis’ products to act as intelligent file server independent
ThinServer devices. A ThinServer device is a network server which includes “thin” embedded server
software capable of simultaneous multiprotocol communication, scalable RISC hardware and a built-in
Web server which allows easy access and management via any standard Web browser. The ThinServer
technology makes it possible to connect any electronic device to the network, thus providing “Access to
everything”.
Today, Axis Communications is offering six major ThinServer product lines consisting of:
Network Print Servers - offer a powerful and cost-efficient method for sharing printer resources
in your network. They connect to any standard printer, featuring high performance, simple management
and easy upgrading across the network. The print servers are available in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and
Token Ring versions.
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IBM Mainframe and S/3x - AS/400 Print Servers and Protocol Converters -
include a wide range of LAN, coax and twinax attached print servers for the IBM host environment. By
emulating IBM devices, these servers provide conversion of the IPDS, SCS and 3270DS data streams to the
major ASCII printer languages.
Network Attached CD/DVD Servers - provide a flexible and cost-efficient solution for sharing
CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and other optical media across the network. They are available in Ethernet, Fast
Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
Network Attached Storage Servers - make it possible to easily make hard disk storage
available in Ethernet networks. Through direct access by clients, yet integrating into existing security
schemes, and requiring a minimum of maintenance they also provide a low total cost of ownership for
network storage.
Network Camera Servers - provide live images using standard Internet technology, thus enabling
access to live cameras via any standard Web browser. They offer a perfect solution for remote surveillance
over the Internet; their sharp images can bring life into any web site. These servers support Ethernet as
well as PSTN and GSM phone lines.
Network Document Servers - enable easy distribution of paper-based information across
workgroups and the enterprise. By sending scanned documents to your destination via the
Internet/intranet, you will reduce your faxing/mailing costs, as well as save time, thus improving your
organization’s efficiency.
Support Services
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis dealer. If your questions cannot be
answered immediately, your Axis dealer will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to
ensure you a rapid response.
WWW: http://www.axis.com
Support e-mail support@axis.com
AXIS 7000/FX User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
The AXIS 7000/FX Network Document Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section 2: Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
External Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 3: Basic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Checking the Hardware Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting Digital Copiers and Scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting the AXIS 7000/FX to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Assigning an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mapping a Host Name to the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Verifying your Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Section 4: Configuring the AXIS 7000/FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Overview of the Administration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specifying the System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Specifying Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Specifying Authentication Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Specifying Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Specifying Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Specifying Paper Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Configuring Using a Text Editor and FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Section 5: Using the AXIS 7000/FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Sending Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Sending to Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Adding Temporary Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Adding Temporary Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Scanning Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Sending to your Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Viewing Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Restoring Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Front Panel Indicator Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Error and Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Displaying the Log File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Appendix B: LDAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Structure Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Usual Attribute Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Example searches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Appendix C: The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Appendix D: Updating the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Obtaining the Updated System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Updating the Flash Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Appendix E: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Appendix F: Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
AXIS 7000/FX User’s Manual Introduction
Section 1 Introduction
The AXIS 7000/FX Network Document Server
The AXIS 7000/FX Network Document Server distributes paper-based
information to any e-mail address, file server, PC or printer. Simply
connect the AXIS 7000/FX to a digital copier or scanner and plug it
into your Ethernet network to effortlessly send documents,
photographs, reports and other paper-based information to corporate
distribution lists or around the world.
File Server
Digital Copier
E-mail
AXIS 7000/FX
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Printer
Web Browser
Scanner
Supplied as a standalone unit and located beside your scanner or
digital copier, one AXIS 7000/FX is required for each device for
convenient electronic distribution of copied materials to e-mail
addresses and application servers.
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Features and Benefits
File Server
Independence
The AXIS 7000/FX is connected as a node in Ethernet or Fast Ethernet
networks, enabling digital copiers and scanners to be accessed via
standard Internet protocols. Communicating directly with the network
client, the AXIS 7000/FX can be used independently of file servers,
which means reduced network licensing fees. The product affords high
performance, reliability and operational independence from other
equipment.
Simplicity The file-server-independent approach makes installation quick and
convenient. In most environments, the physical connection to the
network is the only installation required prior to using the AXIS
7000/FX. No additional software is required on clients or file servers,
except for viewing applications for displaying images in TIFF, JPEG
and PDF format.
Web-based
Management
The built-in Web server provides cross platform management from any
standard Web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Internet
Explorer. The dynamically generated Web pages provide menu-based
configuration and management capabilities as well as context sensitive
help and links or user documentation and on-line support.
Flexibility From the AXIS 7000/FX control panel, you can send or copy directly
to e-mail addresses, FTP servers or desktop directories, and even to
network printers. You can also use a standard Web browser to trigger
and save scanned documents.
The diverse range of transfer methods and image formats available
means that the AXIS 7000/FX can easily be integrated into existing
workflows and adapted to satisfy your specific requirements.
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Ease of Use The AXIS 7000/FX is designed for quick and easy installation on both
your network and your digital copier or scanner. It has a number of
interesting features that will help you to simplify the distribution of
your paper-based information, including:
• Send-to-e-mail
• Send-to-Web browser
• Send-to-File
• Send-to-Print over Raw TCP or LPD
• Web-based (HTTP) management and configuration
• Plug-and-play functionality for supported scanners and digital
copiers
• No additional or special software required
• Integrated scanner drivers, image-file creation and network
transfer methods
• Destinations and profiles saved for regular use
• External e-mail addresses supported
• Supports industry standards
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Speed
Auto-sense for automatically detecting the speed of the local network
segment and varying the rate of data communication accordingly,
between 10Mbps and 100Mbps. Transparent operation for Ethernet and
Fast Ethernet networks.
Improved AXIS ETRAX 100 hardware, comprising an integrated 32 bit
RISC processor and associated network controllers. Provides high
performance and reliability combined with low power consumption.
Security Password protection of Administration tools.
User authentication supported.
Upgrading Firmware downloadable to Flash memory using FTP.
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AXIS 7000/FX User’s Manual Physical Description
Section 2 Physical Description
This section provides a physical description of the AXIS 7000/FX and
explains the purpose and function of the unit connectors, indicators
and user interface.
The Back Panel
Keyboard
Connector
Network
Connector
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SCSI-2 connector
Power supply
Push Button
Push button
The Push button can be used for restoring the AXIS 7000/FX
parameters to the factory default settings. See “Restoring Factory
Default Settings” on page 95.
SCSI Connector A SCSI-2 connector for connection to the scanning device.
Network Connector The AXIS 7000/FX is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps
Fast Ethernet networks (10baseT and 100baseTX) and connects to the
network via an RJ-45 connector, via twisted pair category 5 cable.
Auto-sensing allows the AXIS 7000/FX to vary the speed of data
communication from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps according to the local
network segment.
Keyboard Connector A Mini-DIN connector for connection of a standard PC compatible
keyboard.
Power Supply The AXIS 7000/FX can use either the AXIS PS-C or AXIS PS-E power
supply.
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The Front Panel
Status
Indicator
Busy
Indicator
Network
Indicator
Power
Indicator
The front panel indicators show the status of the AXIS 7000/FX. The
function of each indicator is described below.
Status Indicator The Status indicator flashes during startup and remains lit when the
AXIS 7000/FX is ready for use. If the status indicator turns off, this
may indicate an error.
Busy Indicator The Busy indicator turns on when the AXIS 7000/FX is allocated for
use and remains on during the scanning process.
Network Indicator The tri-colored Network indicator flashes:
yellow - indicating network activity on a 10MB Ethernet network.
green - indicating network activity on a 100MB Fast Ethernet network.
red - indicating that the unit is not correctly connected to the network.
Power Indicator The Power indicator is normally on while power is applied. If the
indicator remains off or flashes, this indicates a problem with the AXIS
7000/FX or its power supply.
Note:
When the AXIS 7000/FX is idle: the Power indicator should be on, the
Network indicator should flash randomly, the Busy indicator should be
off and the Status indicator should be permanently lit.
AXIS 7000/FX User’s Manual Physical Description
Control Panel
The AXIS 7000/FX Control panel has user keys (described below) and a
message display that describes the selected menu options and current
status of the unit.
AXIS 7000/FX
Version 1.00E
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Menu
Cancel
Select
Add
Send
The message display consists of 2 lines of 16 characters indicating
status and menu options.
User Keys The function of each user key is described below:
Add The Add key scans the material in the scanning device. Use this
key to scan each page of bound materials, for example, books and
magazines.
Cancel The Cancel key cancels the sending process at any stage and
clears any selections made from the menu. It also resets error messages
on the display.
Menu The Menu key scrolls the menu.
Select The Select key selects multiple destinations.
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Send The Send key sends the scanned material to the selected
destination(s) and releases the AXIS 7000/FX for other users. For a
single page/stack of sheets, use this key to scan the material and send
the image in one step.
Up/Down The Up and Down keys scroll and select menu options.
User Key Combinations
Advanced Settings
Menu
Pressing and holding the Menu key while simultaneously
pressing the Select key displays the Advanced menu.
Up/Down Use the Up and Down scroll keys to select:
•Event Log
• Firmware version number
•Network settings
Select
Use the Select key to enter the sub menu.
AXIS 7000/FX User’s Manual Physical Description
External Keyboard
It is possible to connect a standard PC compatible keyboard to the
AXIS 7000/FX. This allows you to easily search long e-mail listings
and add any non-listed addresses as temporary additions to the
resident address list.
Note:
Be sure to power off the AXIS 7000 before connecting the keyboard.
Keys The function of each key is described below:
F1 The F1 key scans the material in the scanning device. Use this key to
scan each page of bound materials, for example, books and magazines.
F1 corresponds to the Add key on the control panel.
F2 The F2 key sends the scanned material to the selected destination and
releases the AXIS 7000/FX for other users. For a single page or stack of
sheets, use this key to scan the material and send the image in one
step. F2 corresponds to the Send key on the control panel.
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Esc The Esc key cancels the sending process at any stage and clears any
selections made from the menu. It also resets error messages.
Esc corresponds to the Cancel key on the control panel.
Tab The Tab key scrolls the menu.
Tab corresponds to the Menu key on the control panel.
Enter The Enter key selects multiple destinations.
Enter corresponds to the Select key on the control panel.
Up/Down The Up and Down arrow keys scroll and select menu options.
The Up and Down arrow keys correspond to the Up/Down keys on the
Control Panel.
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Note:
When sending your document, the product always uses the destination
and scanning options most recently displayed, whether explicitly selected
or not.
Insert Press the Insert key to add an address or subject.
Enter Press Enter to finish a new address or subject.
Delete Press Delete to remove a temporary address or to delete characters
when editing a subject.
Backspace Press Backspace to delete characters.
Left Press the Left arrow key to go backwards in the menu.
Page Up Press Page Up to go to the next entry with a different first character in
the “Send to:” or “Sent by:” list.
Page Down Press Page Down to go to the previous entry with a different first
character in the “Send to:” or “Sent by:” list.
Home Press Home to go to the first entry in a list.
End Press End to go to the last entry in a list.
AXIS 7000/FX User’s Manual Basic Installation
Section 3 Basic Installation
This section describes the various aspects of product installation and
includes:
• A detailed hardware inventory
• Instructions for installing the AXIS 7000/FX onto your networking
environment
• Instructions for setting the IP address using the AXIS 7000/FX control
panel, DHCP, RARP, BOOTP and AXIS IP Installer
• Instructions for setting a host name
• Instructions on how to verify your installation
Checking the Hardware Inventory
Unpack and check all the items using the following list. Contact your
dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are
recyclable.
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Hardware Model
AXIS 7000/FX
Network Document Server
Power Supply
Note: the PS-E and PS-C are
interchangeable.
SCSI Cable 50-pin high-density shielded SCSI-2
Bracket
Media Title
CD-ROM
AXIS 7000/FX
AXIS PS-E
AXIS PS-C
connector (micro-D)
Mount AXIS 7000/FX on the side of the
digital copier
AXIS Online CD for AXIS 7000/FX
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AXIS Online CD The AXIS Online CD provides an easy-to-use electronic catalog, that
includes the AXIS utilities software, user documents, technical notes
and references etc. It can be used within all of the supported Axis
computing environments. AXIS 7000/FX does not require any
additional software installation from the AXIS Online CD.
You can view the contents of the AXIS Online CD via HTML interface.
Most of documents presented on the CD are in PDF format.
Notes:
• You can download the Acrobat Reader from the AXIS Online CD or
from the Adobe Web site at www.adobe.com
AXIS 7000/FX User’s Manual Basic Installation
Connecting Digital Copiers and Scanners
Important!
• Check that the power supply provided with your AXIS 7000/FX is marked with the correct
mains voltage.
• Make sure the scanning device is switched off and the AXIS 7000/FX power supply is disconnected. The SCSI bus may become damaged if you connect or disconnect units when power is
on.
Connecting the AXIS 7000/FX to your scanner or digital copier:
1. Switch off the scanning device and disconnect the AXIS 7000/FX
external power supply.
2. Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the AXIS 7000/FX.
3. Connect the SCSI cable to the scanning device. The AXIS 7000/FX
uses a built-in SCSI terminator. Note that the scanning device must
also be terminated properly. Refer to the documentation supplied
with your scanner or digital copier.
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Connecting the AXIS 7000/FX to the Network
Important!
Always consult your Network Administrator before making changes to the network
configuration.
Follow the instructions below to connect the AXIS 7000/FX to your
network:
1. Turn off the AXIS 7000/FX by unplugging the power supply.
2. Connect your AXIS 7000/FX to the network.
Note:
The AXIS 7000/FX 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).
3. Switch on the scanning device.
4. Connect the external power supply to the AXIS 7000/FX. The
network indicator will flash during power up and self test. The
following message will appear on the display during self test:
AXIS 7000/FX
Version: x.xxx
where x.xxx is the software version number, e.g. 1.00E
Notes:
The tri-colored Network indicator flashes:
• yellow - indicating network activity on a 10MB Ethernet network.
• green - indicating network activity on a 100MB Fast Ethernet network.
• red -if there is no network connection.
• Not lit - indicates that there is no network activity.
AXIS 7000/FX User’s Manual Basic Installation
Assigning an IP Address
To establish communication with the TCP/IP environment, you must
assign an IP address and optionally choose a unique host name for
your AXIS 7000/FX.
Available Methods Choose your preferred method for setting the IP address from the list
below then proceed to the appropriate instructions defined later in this
section:
Method Environment Description
Control Pan e ls
Suitable for all supported environments.
Provides a convenient method for setting the IP address in all supported networking environments.
Note: the administrator can disallow this function from the Web-based
Administration pages.
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PC Keyboard
(Not supplied)
AXIS IP Installer
DHCP
Suitable for all supported environments.
Suitable for all supported networking environments.
Available in Windows
NT and UNIX. Recommended method on
Windows NT networks
Connecting a PC compatible keyboard directly to the Mini-DIN connector of the AXIS 7000/FX provides a quick and convenient method for
managing the unit, and setting the IP address during system startup.
Note: the administrator can disallow this function from the Web-based
Administration pages. For further details, refer to “User Options” on
page 38.
Supplied on the AXIS Online CD and available via the Axis Website, this
is an Axis tool that simplifies the setting of IP addresses for all Axis
ThinServer
servers and document servers.
Note: you should not use AXIS IP Installer to set the IP address of the
AXIS 7000/FX, if you have an active DHCP server on your network.
Operates on the entire network and allows for automatic but temporary assignment of IP addresses from a central pool. DHCP will, when
enabled, cause the selected host to automatically allocate and download a free IP address, default router address and subnet mask to the
requesting AXIS 7000/FX. It also provides validation data that defines
how long the IP addresses will remain valid.
This is the recommended method on networks, since it allows a number
of parameters to be set automatically, provided the DHCP server has
been configured to do so.
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devices, including print servers, camera servers, storage
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ARP
RARP
BOOTP
Available in Windows
95/98,
Windows NT, UNIX and
OS/2,
Does NOT work over
routers.
Available in UNIX only. Downloads the IP address to each device automatically. It requires a
Available in UNIX only. Similar to RARP, but operates on the entire network. It requires a
Requires the IP address for each new device to be downloaded individually.
RARP daemon on your system and operates within a single network
segment only.
BOOTP daemon on your system.
Control Panel Follow the instructions below to set the IP address from the control
panel:
1. Power up the AXIS 7000/FX. Press Menu when this display
appears:
AXIS 7000/FX
Version: 1.00E
2. After a few seconds this display will be shown:
IP address:
000.000.000.000
3. Press Select to edit the IP address:
Edit IP address:
000.000.000.000
4. Press Menu to move through the digits and highlight each digit,
one at a time.
5. Use to increase or decrease each highlighted digit, as
required.
6. Press Select to confirm the changes.
7. Press Menu to display the default router address setting:
Default router:
000.000.000.000
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8. Press Select to edit the default router address:
Edit router:
000.000.000.000
9. To change the value, repeat steps 4 - 6 above.
10. Press Menu to display the subnet mask setting:
Net mask:
000.000.000.000
11. Press Select to edit the subnet mask:
Edit net mask:
000.000.000.000
12. To change the value, repeat steps 4 - 6 above.
13. Press Menu to display the node address. This address is not
editable. The node address should equal the AXIS 7000/FX serial
number found on the underside label of the unit.
14. Press Menu once more to display the final instructions:
.
.
.
.
.
.
Press if you
are finished
.
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15. Press Select to exit the IP settings. The AXIS 7000/FX then
completes the startup sequence.
16. Write the name or IP address of the AXIS 7000/FX on the supplied
Instructions label and attach it to the top cover.
The AXIS 7000/FX is ready for use when the Status indicator stops
flashing and remains lit.
Note:
If you make a mistake while editing the parameters, press the Cancel key
on the control panel to cancel the operation.
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Verifying the Network
Settings
Access the Advanced menu from the AXIS 7000/FX control panel to
verify that the chosen network settings are correct, as described below:
1. Press and hold down the Menu key while simultaneously
pressing the Select key . The Advanced menu is displayed.
2. Use to find the Network Settings option.
3. Press Select to enter the submenus.
4. Use to scroll through and check the parameter settings.
Using a PC keyboard Connecting a PC compatible keyboard directly to the Mini-DIN
connector of your AXIS 7000/FX provides a quick and convenient
method for managing the unit and setting the IP address during system
start up. Follow the procedures below to set the IP Address from the
keyboard.
Note:
The Administrator can disallow this function from the Web-based
Administration pages. For further details refer to “User Options” on page
38.
1. The following commands are for the setup of the IP parameters at
start-up only. If the keyboard is not already connected, make sure
that the AXIS 7000/FX power supply is disconnected before
connecting the keyboard to the Mini-DIN connector located on the
rear panel.
Connect the AXIS 7000/FX power supply and Press Tab when the
following message appears:
AXIS 7000/FX
Version 1.00E
2. After a few seconds the following message will appear:
IP address:
000.000.000.000
3. Press Enter to edit the IP address:
Edit IP address:
000.000.000.000
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4. Use the following keys to enter the IP address:
• Use the numeric keys to enter the digits.
•Press Left or Right arrow to edit the previous or next digit.
•Press Backspace to erase the last entered digit.
•Press Space to move to the next three-digit group.
•Press Home or End to go to the first or last three-digit group.
•Press Enter to save and exit.
•Press Esc to cancel.
The instructions above also apply for editing the router address and
subnet mask setting.
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Using DHCP, ARP,
RARP and BOOTP
Important!
Do not use the IP address used in any of the following examples.
Use DHCP, ARP, RARP and BOOTP as an alternative to setting the IP
address from the control panel or keyboard. Follow the appropriate
instructions for the preferred method below.
Before you begin:
• Power
Make sure the AXIS 7000/FX is powered on and attached to the network.
• System Privileges
You will need administrator privileges on the Windows NT server or
root privileges on the UNIX system.
• Ethernet Address
Depending on the method you are using, you will need to know the
Ethernet address of your AXIS 7000/FX. The Ethernet address is based
upon the AXIS 7000/FX serial number. You will find the number on
the underside label.
• IP Address
Acquire an unused IP address from your Network Administrator.
Using DHCP Follow these steps to use the DHCP method:
1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP daemon.
For Windows NT servers, refer to the “Windows NT Resource Kit”
on how to do this. The entries made in this scope typically include
the following parameters:
• Range of IP addresses
• Subnet mask
• Default router IP address
• Lease duration
• Mail server IP address
• DNS server IP address
• Domain name
• NTP server IP address
2. Activate the scope.
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Notes:
• DHCP is enabled by default but can be disabled by an Administrator
using the System Settings page.
• The IP address and all the other settings will be downloaded automatically. You do not need to restart the AXIS 7000/FX.
Using ARP in Windows In Windows 95 and Windows NT, you can download the IP address
using ARP. Perform the following commands to download the IP
address and verify the communication.
Important!
Windows 95 only: If the ARP table is empty, you must first ping an existing unit on your
network before setting the IP address of your AXIS 7000/FX. Type
ARP table.
From the DOS prompt, type the following:
arp -a to display the
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arp -s <Internet address> <Ethernet address>
ping <Internet address>
The
Ethernet address equals the serial number of the AXIS
7000/FX with each pair of digits separated by a hyphen.
Example:
arp -s 172.16.253.80 00-40-8c-11-00-86
ping 172.16.253.80
The host will return ‘Reply from 172.16.253.80...’ or a similar
message. This indicates that the address has been set and that the
communication is established.
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Notes:
• ARP is enabled by default but can be disabled by an Administrator
using the System Settings page.
• Once the AXIS 7000/FX has established communication using an
appropriate IP address, the
arp/ping commands cannot be used to
change the address. The reason for this is to avoid accidental or unauthorized changes of the IP address. Restart the AXIS 7000/FX to make
it accept the setting of the IP address. You can perform a restart
remotely via the AXIS 7000/FX web interface. See “Specifying the Sys-
tem Settings ”on page 36.
• When you execute the
ping command for the first time, the response
time may be significantly longer than usual.
Using ARP in
UNIX and OS/2
In UNIX and OS/2, type the following commands to download the IP
address and verify the communication:
arp -s <host name> <Ethernet or node address> temp
ping <host name>
Ethernet address or node address equals the AXIS 7000/FX
The
serial number with each pair of digits separated by a colon.
Example:
arp -s spserv 00:40:8c:11:00:86 temp
ping spserv
The host will return ‘spserv is alive’ or a similar message. This
indicates that the address has been set and that communication is
established.
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Notes:
• ARP is enabled by default but can be disabled by an Administrator
using the System Settings page.
arp -s command may vary between different systems. Some
•The
BSD-type systems expect the host name and Ethernet address in
reverse order. IBM AIX systems require the additional argument
ether for Ethernet networks, e.g. arp -s ether spserv
00:40:8c:11:00:86 temp
• Once the AXIS 7000/FX has established communication using an
appropriate IP address, the
arp/ping commands cannot be used to
change the address. The reason is to avoid accidental or unauthorized
change of the IP address. Restart the AXIS 7000/FX to make it accept
the setting. You can perform a restart remotely via the AXIS 7000/FX
web interface. See “Specifying the System Settings ”on page 36.
• When you execute the
ping command for the first time, the response
time may be significantly longer than usual.
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Using RARP
in UNIX
Follow these steps to download the IP address using the RARP method:
1. Append the following line to your Ethernet address table. This is
typically performed by editing the file
<Ethernet address> <host name>
/etc/ethers.
Example:
00:40:8c:24:c0:1c spserv
2. If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases as
required by your system.
3. Start the RARP daemon, if it is not already running. This is typically
performed using the command
4. Restart the AXIS 7000/FX to download the IP address. See “Specifying
the System Settings ”on page 36
Note:
RARP is enabled by default but can be disabled by an Administrator using
the System Settings page.
rarpd -a
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Using BOOTP
in UNIX
Follow these steps to download the IP address using the BOOTP
method:
1. Append the following entry to your boot table. This is typically
performed by editing the file
<host name>:ht=<hardware type>:vm=<vendor magic>:\
:ha=<hardware address>:ip=<Internet address>:\
:sm=<subnet mask>:gw=<gateway field>
/etc/bootptab.
where:
ht
vm rfc1048
ha
ip
sm
gw
ether for Ethernet
The Ethernet or node address, i.e. the AXIS 7000/FX serial number
The IP address of the AXIS 7000/FX
The subnet mask
The default router address
Example:
spserv:ht=ether:vm=rfc1048:\
:ha=00408c24c01c:ip=172.16.253.80:\
:sm=255.255.0.0:gw=172.16.253.254
2. If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases as
required by your system.
3. Start the BOOTP daemon, if it is not already running. This is typically
performed using the command
bootpd -a
4. Restart the AXIS 7000/FX to download the IP address, default router
address and subnet mask.
Notes:
BOOTP is enabled by default but can be disabled by an Administrator
using the System Settings page.
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