Axis Communications 250S user manual Notification Servers, Http Notification

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AXIS 250S User’s Manual

Operating the AXIS 250S

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Notification Servers

To allow your event types to send HTTP and TCP notifications, the necessary servers must first be configured. The Notification Server list shows the servers currently configured. These severs are shown as the alternatives when selecting this type of notification in the event type setup, as described in the preceding section.

Note that event notification server settings have nothing to do with the change of IP address notification settings.

HTTP Notification

An HTTP notification normally requires some sort of script to be located on the destination server. This script reads the parameters sent in the notification and then performs some sort of action.

The following information should be provided for an HTTP notification server:

•Name - This can be any name you like.

•URL - In this field you should provide the IP or host address of the server, the path to your script, and finally the name of the script. For example: http://server/path_to_script/script.cgi

•Custom Parameters - Enter your own text here. See also below.

•User name/password - If you need to supply a user name and password to access the HTTP server, provide these here.

•Proxy/Proxy port - If you must pass a proxy server to access the HTTP server, provide the server’s network address and the port used for access.

•Proxy user name/password - The proxy server may require a user name and password.

•Retry count - If the connection attempt fails, enter the number of times to retry.

•Message - Enter your own text here. This will be displayed in the notification.

This is then what is actually included when the HTTP notification is sent:

http://server/path/script.cgi?Eventname=MyEvent&Message=MyMessage&Custom

For the Custom field the following should be noted:

•The field must be named as a parameter for it to work.

For example: http://servername/...................&CustomParameter=MyTextHere.

•The field must be manually URL-encoded. This means that to use special characters, these must be coded and not simply typed.

For example, to include a blank space, type %20 instead. The equal sign (=) can be typed directly.

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Contents Axis 250S MPEG-2 Video Server Axis 250S User’s Manual Table Of Contents Index Introduction Features and BenefitsAxis 250S User’s Manual Applications Product Description Axis 250S Front PanelAxis 250S Rear Panel Title/Variant Part Number Title/Variants Part Numbers Hardware InventoryUnix only Type this in your command line Installing the Axis 250SClient System Requirements Axis 250S User’s Manual Installing the Axis 250SInstalling the Axis MPEG-2 Viewer Client Configuring the video source and audio equipment Accessing the Axis 250S from Internet ExplorerOperating the Axis 250S Accessing and logging on to the Axis 250SLive View Access from a browserPositional Control of the Video Source Disconnected Video SourceConfiguring Event Types Setting up a new event typeEvents and Event Types General When Triggered Adding an Upload Server Upload ServersHttp Notification Notification ServersVideo Audio & Video SettingsPort Status & Devices AudioPort Status Devices Preset position setupLive View Layout Accessing The System Options Administration & System OptionsAdministration Description System Options OverviewUsers Adding Users Firewall SettingsEditing and Deleting Users Adding Allowed IP AddressesDate & Time Current Server TimeNew Server Time Automatic IP Configuration TCP/IP Network SettingsDynamic IP Address Notification Settings Parameter DescriptionDNS Manual IP ConfigurationPorts & Devices Smtp email Network SettingsNetwork Traffic IO PortsMaintenance Support Logs & ReportsCOM-Port Factory Default Settings Appendix a Other IP Setup Methods Using the Axis IP InstallerInstalling the Axis IP Installer Setting the IP Address with the Axis IP Installer Checking the Firmware Appendix B TroubleshootingSupport Server ReportPing Reply Interpretation and recommendation PINGing Your IP AddressSymptoms Possible causes Remedial actions Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial ActionsRepeatedly attempts to Attempting to install, but Appendix C Updating the Firmware Obtaining Updated firmware Updating the firmwareConfiguration via FTP Appendix D Customizing The Axis 250SModifying the File System Customizing Procedures Custom Web PagesEditing and Storing Your Web pages Http//server ip address/local/filename.html Creating a New Home Connector Pinout Terminal Blocks a & B D-Sub ConnectorAppendix E Unit Connections I/O Terminal BlocksAxis 250S Schematic Diagram Terminal Connectors a & BConnecting Pan/Tilt Devices Browser Administration ToolsPan Tilt Device Driver Controlling and Monitoring Transistor OutputDigital Inputs Axis 250S then displays the status of the inputs, as follows Appendix F Technical Specifications Approvals EMC Appendix G Bandwidth Video Bit RateImage Quality vs Bit Rate Other Considerations Index BootpPTZ devices Reports Axis 250S User’s Manual Index