Axis Communications 2 user manual Installing the Axis, Installation using Axis IP Utility

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Installing the AXIS 230

This section is intended for use by the product administrator. Operators and viewers should read Operating the AXIS 230, on page 15.

Installation using AXIS IP Utility

Important!

•Although it may be possible to use the AXIS 230’s default IP address 192.168.0.90, please consult your network administrator to obtain a suitable IP address for your network/subnet.

•Although no special privileges are required for Windows XP Home, you will need Administrator priv- ileges for Windows 2000 and XP Professional. UNIX systems require Root privileges.

AXIS IP Utility is a software application that quickly and simply installs an Axis device onto your local network. Download the latest version, free of charge, from www.axis.com

1.Connect an Ethernet cable to the AXIS 230 and attach it to the network.

2.Connect power to the camera.

3.Start AXIS IP Utility. The following window appears:

4.In the first field, enter the serial number found on the label on the underside of the unit (see the illustration below.)

5.Enter the IP address for the AXIS 230 and click Set IP. The utility now prompts you to restart the camera and then displays a message confirming that the IP address has been set. To view the camera’s home

page, click the button provided. Configure the remaining network parameters from the setup tools.

Manual Installation with ARP and Ping

As an alternative to the AXIS IP Utility, the AXIS 230 MPEG-2 Network Camera can be installed using the ARP and Ping commands, as described below.

1.Locate the label (see right) containing the product’s serial number. You must know this to set the IP address.

2.Connect a network cable to the AXIS 230 and attach it to the network.

Serial number equals MAC/Ethernet address

3.From a Windows computer on your network, open a Command Prompt and enter the commands shown below.