Axis Communications 2120 user manual Glossary of Terms

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ActiveX - A control (or set of rules) used by a browser. ActiveX controls are often downloaded and installed automatically as required.

ARP - Address Resolution Protocol. A protocol for assigning an IP address to a physical device address that is recognized in the local network. The ARP command can be used to set the IP-address for your product.

ARTPEC - Axis Real Time Picture Encoder - used for image compression.

BOOTP - A protocol that can automatically configure a network device (give it an IP address).

Bps - Bits per second. A unit for measuring speeds in networks. A LAN might run at 10Mbps or 100Mbps.

CGI - Common Gateway Interface. A set of rules (or a program) that allows a Web Server to communicate with other programs.

DSL - Digital Subscriber Line. A means of transferring data via standard phone lines.

Ethernet - A widely used networking standard. ETRAX - Axis' own microprocessor.

Firewall - A virtual barrier between a LAN (Local Area Network) and other networks, e.g. the Internet.

Frame Grabber card - Plug-in hardware for "grabbing" images

FTP - File Transfer Protocol. Used for simple transfer of files to and from an ftp-server.

HTML - Hypertext Mark-up Language. Used widely for authoring documents viewed in web browsers.

HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The set of rules for exchanging files (text, images, sound, video, and other files) on the World Wide Web.

Intranet - A private network limited to an organisation or corporation. Usually closed to external traffic.

IP - Internet-Protocol. See TCP/IP.

IP number (address) - A unique number used by a computer on the network to allow it to be identified and found.

JPEG - A standard image format, used widely for photographs. Also known as JPG.

LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that typically share common resources within a limited geographical area.

Linux - A popular operating system, that is “open source” and practiclly free of charge.

Lux - A standard unit for light measurement.

NWAY - A network protocol that automatically negotiates the highest possible common transmission speed between two devices.

Null Modem Cable - A cable used for connecting a PC to a serial device, using the modem protocol for communication.

PING - A small utility used for sending data packets to network resources to check that they are working and that the network is intact.

PPP- Point-to-Point Protocol. A method allowing one computer to connect to another, usually via a modem over a phone line.

Pre/post alarm image - The images from immediately before and after an alarm.

Protocol - A special set of rules governing how two entities will communicate. Protocols are found at many levels of communication, and there are hardware protocols and software protocols.

SMTP - A common e-mail protocol.

TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A suite of network protocols that determine how data is transmitted. TCP/IP is used on many networks, including the Internet. TCP keeps track of the individual packets of information and and IP contains the rules for how the packets are actually sent and received.

URL - Uniform Resource Locator. An "address" on the network. V.90 - An operating standard for telephone modems.

WAN - Wide-Area-Network. Similar to a LAN, but on a larger geographical scale.

Web server - A program on a computer that delivers the resources (usually web pages) requested by the web user (the client).

Wizard - A program designed specifically to guide the user through a procedure. Typically used for installations and configurations.

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Contents Axis Network Camera Safety Notices Axis 2120 User’s ManualAbout This Document Legal ConsiderationsTable of Contents Table of Contents Axis 2120 User’s Manual Product Overview Axis 2120 User’s Manual Product OverviewFeatures and Benefits Product Overview Axis 2120 User’s ManualAxis 2120 User’s Manual Product Overview Front Panel Physical DescriptionPhysical Description Axis 2120 User’s Manual Rear Panel Axis 2120 User’s Manual Physical DescriptionChecking the Hardware Inventory Assembling Your CameraAssembling Your Camera Axis 2120 User’s Manual Fixing the Axis 2120 to a Mounting Assembly Axis 2120 User’s Manual Assembling Your CameraInstalling Your Camera on a Network Quick Installation ProcedureInstalling Your Camera on a Network Axis 2120 User’s Manual ❶ Note the Serial numberNetwork Indicator Axis 2120 User’s Manual Installing Your Camera on a NetworkNext section Verifying the Installation From Your Browser Installation Wizard Administration ToolsInstalling Your Camera to a Modem Using the NetworkUsing 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 ❺Check the checkbox Connecting Your Computer Using the Null Modem Cable❿Click Close Creating a Dial-up Networking Connection Refining the Dial-up Networking Properties Initiating the Dial-up Connection Verifying the Modem ConnectionConfiguration Using the Wizards Configuring Your CameraAxis 2120 User’s Manual Configuring Your Camera Administration Tools Installation Wizard OverviewConfiguring Your Camera Axis 2120 User’s Manual Application Wizard OverviewAccessing the Tools Tools Overview User Access Rights System SecurityMotion Detection Deleting a Motion Detection Window Creating a Motion Detection WindowDescription Reinstating the Factory Default Settings Networking Applications Choosing Your ApplicationAxis 2120 User’s Manual Choosing Your Application Picture frequency for Networking Applications Choosing Your Application Axis 2120 User’s ManualImage Compression Ratios Max fpsViewing Images in a Custom-designed Web LAN/WANSequentially Uploading Images to a Remote FTP Server Axis 2120 User’s Manual Choosing Your Application Modem Applications ConfigurationChoosing Your ApplicationAXIS 2120 User’s Manual Picture Frequency for Modem Applications Proprietary ISP Dial-up ProtocolsRemote Imaging in a Custom-designed Web Uploading Images to Your Internet Service Provider Choosing Your Application Axis 2120 User’s Manual Adjusting the Camera Focus Direct Focusing in Your BrowserUsing the The Focus Assistant Axis 2120 User’s Manual Adjusting the Camera FocusFocusing Procedure Adjusting the Camera Focus Axis 2120 User’s ManualFocusing Quality Plane of FocusStatus Indicator Adjusting the DC-Iris Settings Replacing the LensOther Advanced Parameters Exposure Control OverviewLens Options Description Adjusting the Back Focus ProcedureFeatures and Functions Axis 2191 Audio ModuleLegal Considerations Axis 2120 User’s Manual Axis 2191 Audio ModulePower Connector Power Indicator Normally lit VolumeTerminal Block Connector Axis 2191 Audio Module Axis 2120 User’s ManualInstalling the Audio Module ❽ Using a screwdriverConfiguring the Audio Module Admin ToolsUsing the Audio Module with Your Camera Using the Different Audio ModesFull-Duplex Half-DuplexSimplex Talk Simplex ListenAxis 2120 User’s ManualThe Axis 2191 Audio Module Troubleshooting the Audio ModulePossible causes Remedial actions Technical Specifications for the Axis Connection DiagramPinouts for the RS-232 Port Audio Module to Camera Serial CablePin Camera Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Ping Reply Interpretation and recommendation PINGing Your IP AddressNew IP address Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actionsFaulty cabling Heavily loaded Server or an ISP No image using RefreshPlays red WorkstationAdjusted ActiveX disabledType lens Adapter. See alsoAxis 2120 User’s Manual Other IP Setup Methods Appendix B Other IP Setup MethodsMethod Operating Systems Refer to Axis IP Installer Using the Axis IP Installer Installing 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 Appendix C Updating the Firmware Obtaining Updated Firmware Upgrading the FirmwareUpdating the Firmware Axis 2120 User’s Manual Appendix D The Unit Connectors Auto Iris ConnectorSerial Connector Axis 2120 User’s Manual Unit ConnectorsIO Connector Unit Connectors Axis 2120 User’s ManualPhysical Connector Pin FunctionDigital Input Digital OutputSchematic Diagram Infrared Sensor Appliance Mains PowerAppendix E High-Speed Services NAT Feature in WindowsAvailable IP Addresses NAT BoxRouters and Firewalls High-Speed ServicesWinGate Server Software Customizing Procedures Appendix F Custom Web PagesEditing and Storing Your Webpages Custom Web Pages Axis 2120 User’s ManualCreating a New Home Fetch the boa.conf file, by typingAppendix G Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Axis 2120 User’s ManualAxis 2120 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Index IndexObtaining updated firmware XDSL Axis 2120 User’s Manual IndexGlossary of Terms