Axis Communications 2400, 2401 Network Settings, Emergency Actions, DNS Parameters Description

20 Configuring the Video Server AXIS 2400/2401 Admin Manual

Emergency Actions

In certain circumstances it may become necessary to perform a Restart of the AXIS 2400/2401, or to return it to its Factory Default settings. Both of these actions can be performed by clicking the appropriate button on this page. Please see Reinstating the Factory Default Settings, on page 27, for details of how to reset to the factory default.

Network Settings

Click the Network icon to display, edit and refine the settings for:

•TCP/IP - used by the Video Server for transmitting data over the network.

•DNS (Domain Name System) - the Internet service used by the product for translating domain names into IP addresses.

•SMTP (E-mail)- this is the protocol for sending e-mail messages between mail servers on the network.

•Miscellaneous - set the network media and to restrict the bandwidth used by the product. Configure the Network Settings with reference to the on-line help and the table below:

TCP/IP Parameters	Description
DHCP	Enable DHCP to allow centralized assignation of IP addresses. Requires a DHCP server on the network.
BOOTP	Enable the BOOTP protocol for setting the IP address automatically. For further information on using
	BOOTP, see Other IP Setup Methods, on page 38. If you intend to use the AXIS IP Installer, BOOTP must be
	enabled.
IP address	Specifies the unique 32-bit IP address of your unit.
Default Router	Specifies the network router your video server will use.
Subnet Mask	If unsure what value to use, contact your system administrator.
Host Name	If you are using a DNS server on your network (see below), this is usually the same as the assigned DNS
	Name.

DNS Parameters	Description
Domain Name	Enter the name of the domain your AXIS 2400/2401 belongs to.
Primary DNS	Defines the IP address of the primary DNS server. This is used for identifying a computer by name instead
	of IP address.
Secondary DNS	The IP address of the secondary DNS server. This will be used if the primary DNS server is unavailable.

SMTP Parameters	Description
Primary Mail Server	Defines the server that provides your mail facilities.
Secondary Mail Server	Defines a secondary server that can provide mail facilities in the event of the primary server being
	unavailable.
Return Address	The reply address for e-mails sent by the AXIS 2400/2401; that is, the name that will appear in the ‘From’
	field of the dispatched e-mail.
Miscellaneous	Description
Select Media	This does not normally need to be changed, but if you have specific needs - due to the use of network
	switches or similar equipment, select the type of network media here.
Max Bandwidth	With the default set to unlimited, this parameter defines a restriction on the network bandwidth used by
	the video server; particularly useful for a connection to a busy network.
HTTP Port Number	This does not normally need to be changed, but may be, if you have particular requirements.