Axis Communications 250S user manual TCP/IP Network Settings, Automatic IP Configuration

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Administration & System Options

AXIS 250S User’s Manual

TCP/IP Network Settings

From the Network Settings, configure the TCP/IP network settings as follows:

Automatic IP Configuration

DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses in an organization's network. Check the box to allow a DHCP server on the network to assign the IP address.

Important!

DHCP should only be enabled if you are using dynamic IP address notification, or if your version of DHCP can update a DNS server, which then allows you to access the AXIS 250S by name. If DHCP is enabled and you cannot access the unit, you may have to reset it to the factory default settings (see page 34) and then perform the installation again (see page 10).

BOOTP - Check this box to use BOOTP to automatically assign an IP address. Requires a BOOTP server on your system. BOOTP is enabled by default and is required for installation using the AXIS IP Installer.

Dynamic IP Address Notification Settings

When the IP address changes by means beyond your control, for example, by DHCP, you can choose to be notified of the change via HTTP, FTP or SMTP. Click the icon to display, edit and refine the settings for address notification.

Referring to the table below, configure the dynamic IP address notification settings.

Parameter

Description

 

 

HTTP

Enabling HTTP means the server will send an HTTP GET request to the specified URL. This can then easily

 

be taken care of by a designated cgi-script, which registers the request by some means. Custom

 

parameters can be used by entering them in the field provided. The fields User Name and Password, should

 

be used if the script is password protected. If you need to pass a proxy server to connect to the URL for the

 

host, provide your user information in the relevant fields.

SMTP

Enabling SMTP will send an email notification of any change in IP address. Enter the recipient’s address

 

and a sender’s address, as well as any text you want to appear in the subject of the email. Note that you

 

must configure the mail server under Network Settings.

FTP

Saves a notification file on an FTP server. Provide the connection details for the server and your user name

 

and password. If there is a firewall between the server and the FTP server, it is recommended that Passive

 

Mode is enabled. There are 3 levels of TXT Type to choose from; Short - the IP address only; Extended -

 

multi-line file; and HTML - contains the same information as Extended, but includes HTML tags. See also

 

the On-line help for more information.

TXT Field

Specify your own text to include in the notification.

 

 

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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 Product Description Axis 250S Front PanelAxis 250S Rear 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 SourceConfiguring Event Types Setting up a new event typeEvents and Event Types General When Triggered Upload Servers Adding an Upload ServerNotification Servers Http NotificationAudio & Video Settings VideoPort Status & Devices AudioPort Status Preset position setup DevicesLive View Layout Administration & System Options Accessing The System OptionsAdministration Description System Options OverviewUsers Editing and Deleting Users Firewall SettingsAdding Users Adding Allowed IP AddressesDate & Time Current Server TimeNew 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 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 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 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 Appendix E Unit Connections D-Sub ConnectorConnector Pinout Terminal Blocks a & B I/O Terminal BlocksSchematic Diagram Terminal Connectors a & B Axis 250SConnecting 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 Bootp IndexPTZ devices Reports Axis 250S User’s Manual Index
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