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Installing the AXIS 250S
This section is intended for use by the product administrator. Operators and viewers should read Operating the AXIS 250S, on page 14.
•Quick installation - Follow the instructions below to quickly install on an Ethernet network.
•Easy installation - See Using the AXIS IP Installer, on page 35.
•Other Methods - Please refer to Other IP Setup Methods, on page 35.
❶Connect a microphone to the Mic connector, or an alternative input device to the Line input.
❷Connect a video source to the BNC or
selector switch should nor- mally be set to ON. If the unit is connected in parallel (e.g. with a monitor) set this switch to OFF.
❸Note the Serial number on the underside of the unit. You need to know this to set the IP address.
Serial number same as Ethernet address; e.g.
00408c100086 =
❹Using an appropriate method for your operating system, assign your product with a unique IP address from a computer on your network, as follows:
Windows only - Start a Command prompt and type these commands:
Syntax:
arp
Example:
arp
UNIX only - Type this in your command line:
Syntax:
arp
Example:
arp
You will now see ‘Request timed out...’ messages repeatedly returned in the window.
Note: In some Unix systems, the arp command can be located in a directory that is not on the 
command path.