18 | Configuring the Video Server | AXIS 2400/2401 Admin Manual |
Tip!
Having used the Wizards for initially configuring your application, refer to the
General Server Settings
Click the Video Server icon to display and/or edit the following settings:
Date and Time
Click the Date and Time icon to set the date and time, automatically, or manually. Automatic setting of the date and time requires you to either synchronize the time with that on your computer or, alternatively, to provide the IP address of an NTP server. To automatically adjust the time to reflect changes made by daylight saving, check the box provided. Click Save to register the settings with the Video Server.
Security
To prevent unauthorized use of the Video Server, access is
As an Administrator, click the Security icon to either:
•define or edit the Administrator password (the Administrator user name is permanently set to root, with the default password set to pass)
•configure, add or delete user names and passwords
Important!
Upon delivery, the AXIS 2400/2401 is configured for open access (anonymous users), with one
By default, the AXIS 2400/2401 supports anonymous user access, which means that anybody on the Internet/intranet has access to the video images and Admin Tools from a browser. Entering at least one user name and password for an authorized user in the Security page will disable anonymous access, and thereafter only allow defined users. If the anonymous user service is satisfactory for your application, do not add any users. The Administrator password should, however, still be changed.