Axis Communications 250S user manual Administration & System Options, Accessing The System Options

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Administration & System Options

AXIS 250S User’s Manual

Administration & System Options

This section lists and describes the administration tools used for the general configuration of the AXIS 250S - the System Options. The topics covered are, for example, network settings, date and time settings, users, etc. For information on general usage and how to set up event types, etc., please see Operating the AXIS 250S, on page 14.

The product cannot be configured before it is installed. If you have not yet completed the installation, please refer to Installing the AXIS 250S, on page 10.

Only the product’s administrator(s) is allowed access to these settings.

Important Notes!

•The default password (pass) for the pre-configured user (root) should be changed as soon as possible. Until this has been done, the security features in the product will not be enabled. Furthermore, all Axis products are shipped with the same password by default. For further information, refer to Users, on page 27.

•When accessing the AXIS 250S for the first time, you will not be required to log in.

•Javascript must be enabled in your browser for the AXIS 250S Web-based interface to work.

Accessing The System Options

The System Options can be used for configuring the AXIS 250S at any time. Follow the instructions below to access the System Options from your browser:

1. Start your browser and enter the IP address of the AXIS 250S in the address field, e.g.

http://172.21.1.200

2.The first time the product is accessed there will be no need to log in. After the Live View page opens, click on the Setup link and then select the item you wish to configure from the System Options.

The system is configured and modified directly from these pages. This can be done from any computer on the network that can access the unit.

Note: On-line help is stored internally in the AXIS 250S and is available from the pages in the Web interface. Containing comprehensive details on all product parameters, 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.

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Contents Axis 250S MPEG-2 Video Server Axis 250S User’s Manual Table Of Contents Index Features and Benefits IntroductionAxis 250S User’s Manual Applications Axis 250S Rear Panel Product DescriptionAxis 250S Front Panel Hardware Inventory Title/Variant Part Number Title/Variants Part NumbersInstalling the Axis 250S Unix only Type this in your command lineAxis 250S User’s Manual Installing the Axis 250S Client System RequirementsInstalling the Axis MPEG-2 Viewer Client Accessing the Axis 250S from Internet Explorer Configuring the video source and audio equipmentAccessing and logging on to the Axis 250S Operating the Axis 250SAccess from a browser Live ViewDisconnected Video Source Positional Control of the Video SourceEvents and Event Types Configuring Event TypesSetting up a new event type General When Triggered Upload Servers Adding an Upload ServerNotification Servers Http NotificationAudio & Video Settings VideoPort Status Port Status & DevicesAudio Preset position setup DevicesLive View Layout Administration & System Options Accessing The System OptionsUsers Administration DescriptionSystem Options Overview Editing and Deleting Users Firewall SettingsAdding Users Adding Allowed IP AddressesNew Server Time Date & TimeCurrent Server Time Dynamic IP Address Notification Settings TCP/IP Network SettingsAutomatic IP Configuration Parameter DescriptionManual IP Configuration DNSNetwork Traffic Smtp email Network SettingsPorts & Devices IO PortsCOM-Port MaintenanceSupport Logs & Reports Factory Default Settings Installing the Axis IP Installer Appendix a Other IP Setup MethodsUsing the Axis IP Installer Setting the IP Address with the Axis IP Installer Support Appendix B TroubleshootingChecking the Firmware Server ReportPINGing Your IP Address Ping Reply Interpretation and recommendationSymptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actionsRepeatedly attempts to Attempting to install, but Obtaining Updated firmware Updating the firmware Appendix C Updating the FirmwareModifying the File System Configuration via FTPAppendix D Customizing The Axis 250S Editing and Storing Your Web pages Customizing ProceduresCustom Web Pages Http//server ip address/local/filename.html Creating a New Home Appendix E Unit Connections D-Sub ConnectorConnector Pinout Terminal Blocks a & B I/O Terminal BlocksSchematic Diagram Terminal Connectors a & B Axis 250SPan Tilt Device Driver Connecting Pan/Tilt DevicesBrowser Administration Tools Digital Inputs Controlling and MonitoringTransistor Output Axis 250S then displays the status of the inputs, as follows Appendix F Technical Specifications Approvals EMC Image Quality vs Bit Rate Appendix G BandwidthVideo Bit Rate Other Considerations Bootp IndexPTZ devices Reports Axis 250S User’s Manual Index