Axis Communications user manual Axis 2120 User’s Manual Product Overview

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AXIS 2120 User’s Manual

Product Overview

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Product Overview

The AXIS 2120 is a digital network camera running TCP/IP. It includes all of the required networking connectivity for distributing monitored images over a secure intranet network or the Internet. With its own built-in Web server, the AXIS 2120 provides high-quality imaging, and full Web-based control of the product management and configuration functions through a browser over your network.

Connecting directly to Ethernet or Fast Ethernet networks, the AXIS 2120 is a standalone digital network camera that will also connect to a local Internet Service Provider using an external modem.

To simplify the installation process, the Web-based interface features several interactive Wizards that provide a seamless and automated integration into your networking and application environments. Its open-network structure minimizes the need for costly and complex coaxial cabling, to offer a cost-effective intranet and Internet imaging solution with minimal installation costs.

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Contents Axis Network Camera Axis 2120 User’s Manual Safety NoticesAbout This Document Legal ConsiderationsTable of Contents Table of Contents Axis 2120 User’s Manual Axis 2120 User’s Manual Product Overview Product OverviewProduct Overview Axis 2120 User’s Manual Features and BenefitsAxis 2120 User’s Manual Product Overview Physical Description Axis 2120 User’s Manual Physical DescriptionFront Panel Axis 2120 User’s Manual Physical Description Rear PanelAssembling Your Camera Axis 2120 User’s Manual Assembling Your CameraChecking the Hardware Inventory Axis 2120 User’s Manual Assembling Your Camera Fixing the Axis 2120 to a Mounting AssemblyQuick Installation Procedure Installing Your Camera on a NetworkInstalling Your Camera on a Network Axis 2120 User’s Manual ❶ Note the Serial numberNext section Axis 2120 User’s Manual Installing Your Camera on a NetworkNetwork Indicator Installation Wizard Administration Tools Verifying the Installation From Your BrowserUsing the Network Installing Your Camera to a ModemUsing the Null Modem Cable Axis 2120 User’s Manual Installing Your Camera to a ModemInstalling Your Camera to a Modem Axis 2120 User’s Manual ❿Click Close Connecting Your Computer Using the Null Modem Cable❺Check the checkbox Creating a Dial-up Networking Connection Refining the Dial-up Networking Properties Verifying the Modem Connection Initiating the Dial-up ConnectionAxis 2120 User’s Manual Configuring Your Camera Configuring Your CameraConfiguration Using the Wizards Installation Wizard Overview Administration ToolsConfiguring Your Camera Axis 2120 User’s Manual Application Wizard OverviewAccessing the Tools Tools Overview System Security User Access RightsMotion Detection Description Creating a Motion Detection WindowDeleting a Motion Detection Window Reinstating the Factory Default Settings Axis 2120 User’s Manual Choosing Your Application Choosing Your ApplicationNetworking Applications Choosing Your Application Axis 2120 User’s Manual Picture frequency for Networking ApplicationsImage Compression Ratios Max fpsLAN/WAN Viewing Images in a Custom-designed WebSequentially Uploading Images to a Remote FTP Server Axis 2120 User’s Manual Choosing Your Application Choosing Your ApplicationAXIS 2120 User’s Manual ConfigurationModem Applications Proprietary ISP Dial-up Protocols Picture Frequency for Modem ApplicationsRemote Imaging in a Custom-designed Web Uploading Images to Your Internet Service Provider Choosing Your Application Axis 2120 User’s Manual Direct Focusing in Your Browser Adjusting the Camera FocusUsing the The Focus Assistant Axis 2120 User’s Manual Adjusting the Camera FocusAdjusting the Camera Focus Axis 2120 User’s Manual Focusing ProcedureFocusing Quality Plane of FocusStatus Indicator Replacing the Lens Adjusting the DC-Iris SettingsLens Options Description Exposure Control OverviewOther Advanced Parameters Procedure Adjusting the Back FocusAxis 2191 Audio Module Features and FunctionsLegal Considerations Axis 2120 User’s Manual Axis 2191 Audio ModuleVolume Power Connector Power Indicator Normally litTerminal Block Connector Axis 2191 Audio Module Axis 2120 User’s Manual❽ Using a screwdriver Installing the Audio ModuleAdmin Tools Configuring the Audio ModuleUsing the Different Audio Modes Using the Audio Module with Your CameraFull-Duplex Half-DuplexSimplex Listen Simplex TalkPossible causes Remedial actions Troubleshooting the Audio ModuleAxis 2120 User’s ManualThe Axis 2191 Audio Module Connection Diagram Technical Specifications for the AxisPin Camera Audio Module to Camera Serial CablePinouts for the RS-232 Port Troubleshooting Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions New IP address PINGing Your IP AddressPing Reply Interpretation and recommendation Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actions Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial ActionsHeavily loaded Server or an ISP No image using Refresh Faulty cablingPlays red WorkstationActiveX disabled AdjustedType lens Adapter. See alsoMethod Operating Systems Refer to Axis IP Installer Appendix B Other IP Setup MethodsAxis 2120 User’s Manual Other IP Setup Methods Installing the Axis IP Installer Using the Axis IP InstallerSetting the IP Address with the Axis IP Installer Other IP Setup Methods Axis 2120 User’s ManualAxis 2120 User’s Manual Other IP Setup Methods Updating the Firmware Axis 2120 User’s Manual Obtaining Updated Firmware Upgrading the FirmwareAppendix C Updating the Firmware Auto Iris Connector Appendix D The Unit ConnectorsSerial Connector Axis 2120 User’s Manual Unit ConnectorsUnit Connectors Axis 2120 User’s Manual IO ConnectorPhysical Connector Pin FunctionDigital Output Digital InputInfrared Sensor Appliance Mains Power Schematic DiagramNAT Feature in Windows Appendix E High-Speed ServicesAvailable IP Addresses NAT BoxWinGate Server Software High-Speed ServicesRouters and Firewalls Appendix F Custom Web Pages Customizing ProceduresCustom Web Pages Axis 2120 User’s Manual Editing and Storing Your WebpagesFetch the boa.conf file, by typing Creating a New HomeTechnical Specifications Axis 2120 User’s Manual Appendix G Technical SpecificationsAxis 2120 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Index IndexAxis 2120 User’s Manual Index Obtaining updated firmware XDSLGlossary of Terms