Axis Communications P8524 Access the Product, Access from a Browser, Access from the Internet

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AXIS P8524 Network Camera

Access the Product

Access the Product

To install the Axis product, see the Installation Guide supplied with the product.

The product can be used with most operating systems and browsers. The recommended browsers are

•Internet Explorer® with Windows®

•Safari® with OS X® and

•ChromeTM or Firefox® with other operating systems. See Technical Specifications on page 49.

To view streaming video in Internet Explorer, allow installation of AXIS Media Control (AMC) when prompted.

The Axis product includes one (1) H.264 decoder license for viewing video streams. The license is automatically installed with AMC. The administrator can disable the installation of the decoders, to prevent installation of unlicensed copies.

Note

•QuickTimeTM is also supported for viewing H.264 streams.

•If your computer restricts the use of additional software components, the product can be configured to use a Java applet for viewing Motion JPEG.

Access from a Browser

1.Start a browser (Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari).

2.Enter the IP address or host name of the Axis product in the browser’s Location/Address field.

To access the product from a Mac computer (OS X), click on the Bonjour tab and select the product from the drop-down list.

If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility to locate the product on the network. For information about how to discover and assign an IP address, see the Installation and Management Software CD or the document Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream on Axis Support web at www.axis.com/techsup

3.Enter your user name and password. If this is the first time the product is accessed, the root password must first be configured. For instructions, see Set the Root Password on page 9 .

4.The product’s Live View page opens in your browser.

Note

The controls and layout of the Live View page may have been customized to meet specific installation requirements and user preferences. Consequently, some of the examples and functions featured here may differ from those displayed in your own Live View page.

Access from the Internet

Once connected, the Axis product is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the product from the Internet you must configure your network router to allow incoming data traffic to the product. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the product. This is enabled from Setup > System Options > Network > TCP/IP Advanced.

For more information, see NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4 on page 38. See also AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service at www.axiscam.net

For Technical notes on this and other topics, visit the Axis Support web at www.axis.com/techsup

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Contents Axis P8524 Network Camera About this Document Legal ConsiderationsLiability Intellectual Property RightsSupport Learn MoreTable of Contents Axis P8524 Network CameraHardware Overview Shorten Sensor Unit CableConnectors and Buttons Network ConnectorConnector For technical specifications, seeLED Indicators Power ConnectorSD Card Slot Control ButtonAccess from the Internet Access the ProductAccess from a Browser Click Create self-signed certificate Set the Root PasswordSet Power Line Frequency Go to Setup Events Live ViewControls on the Live View Manual TriggerAxis Media Control viewer toolbar Axis Media Control AMC How to Stream H.264Media Streams Alternative Methods of Accessing the Video Stream QuickTimeTM. The following paths can be usedAxis P8524 Network Camera Set Up the Product Basic SetupSet Up Video Streams VideoPixel Counter Image264 Click Save to apply the new settingsStream Profiles Camera Settings Exposure SettingsOverlay Image AppearanceOverlay Image Go to Video Overlay ImagePrivacy Mask Configure the Live View Default Viewer for BrowsersViewer Settings Browser Viewer DescriptionGo to Setup Live View Config User Defined LinksOutput Buttons For more information about I/O ports, see I/O Ports onDetectors Camera TamperingMotion Detection Go to Detectors Camera TamperingSet Up Motion Detection Windows Motion Detection ParametersAxis P8524 Network Camera Install Application Go to Setup ApplicationsApplications Application LicensesAxis P8524 Network Camera Set Up Action Rules EventsConvert Event Types to Action Rules Go to Events Action Rules and click AddTriggers ActionsSet Up Recurrences Add RecipientsCreate Schedules Recipient TypesGo to Events Recurrences and click Add Recordings Recording ListContinuous Recording Go to Recordings ListTo log in again and be configured to use this functionality System OptionsSecurity UsersDate & Time IeeeCertificates CA CertificateBasic TCP/IP Settings NetworkAxis Internet Dynamic DNS Service Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Service requires IPv4Linux/Unix syntax Linux/Unix exampleAdvanced TCP/IP Settings DNS ConfigurationNTP Configuration Host Name ConfigurationNAT traversal port mapping for IPv4 FTPQoS Quality of Service UPnPTM can be disabled under System Options Network UPnPTMSmtp email UPnPTMStorage RTP/H.264Bonjour SD CardNetwork Share Click Unmount Card can now be removedFormat SD Card To add a network shareSupport MaintenancePorts & Devices Advanced System OverviewLogs & Reports ScriptingReset to Factory Default Settings Plain ConfigTroubleshooting Upgrade the FirmwareEmergency Recovery Procedure Check the FirmwareSymptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP addressProduct cannot be accessed from a browser Product is accessible locally but not externallyProblems with streaming H.264 Status and Network indicator LEDs are flashing red rapidlyVideo and image problems, general Video Camera SettingsStorage and disk management problems Storage disruptionRe-mount the storage device Reformat the SD card and then click MountTechnical Specifications Function/group Specifications System Application Installation aids General CasingPower ConnectorsConnectors Software WarrantyFunction Pin Specifications ManagementPin terminal block for power input Performance ConsiderationsAxis P8524 Network Camera Ver M3.13 Axis P8524 Network Camera
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