Axis Communications user manual Appendix D Customizing The Axis 250S, Modifying the File System

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Customizing The AXIS 250S

AXIS 250S User’s Manual

Appendix D - Customizing The AXIS 250S

Modifying the File System

The Linux-based operating system and flash memory file system make it possible for advanced users and application developers to customize the AXIS 250S by adding additional files to the read-write area of the flash memory.

Important!

•Modification of the flash file system is NOT supported by Axis. In practice, this means that Axis will not answer questions relating to custom script or Web page development, but merely wishes to inform potential application developers of the possibilities afforded by the Linux-based file structure of the AXIS 250S.

•When attempting to modify the product, you may inadvertently create a problem that will require you to return the AXIS 250S to its factory default settings. At worst, you may even cause permanent damage to the unit that renders it unusable. Consequently, Axis strongly recommends that inexperi- enced users DO NOT modify the file system.

Although modification of the file system is not supported, the Axis web at www.axis.com does maintain various documents designed to assist third-party development. These include detailed information such as:

•The Axis Camera API, HTTP-Interface Specification

•Descriptions of useful scripting technologies

Configuration via FTP

As an alternative to configuring the AXIS 250S using a browser, the configuration parameters of your unit can be modified using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

FTP is supported by most operating environments and is a useful method for quickly downloading standard pre-configurations to one or more servers.

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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