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Appendix A - Other IP Setup Methods
Important!
The AXIS 250S was developed for use with Microsoft Internet Explorer (5.5 or higher) running on Win- dows XP or 2000. Windows Millennium is not supported, but the video stream may be available.
As an alternative to the ARP command (as described on page 10), you can set the IP address for your AXIS 250S using any of the following methods - as appropriate for your network operating system:
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AXIS IP Installer (requires BOOTP or DHCP to | Windows | Using the AXIS IP Installer, on page 35. |
be enabled in the AXIS 250S’s TCP/IP settings) |
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DHCP (disabled by default) | All | Automatic IP Configuration, on page 30. |
BOOTP (enabled by default) | UNIX |
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Requiring a BOOTP daemon on your system, this |
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method operates over the entire network. A |
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request to an active daemon initiates a search of |
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the boot table to find an entry matching the |
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unit’s Ethernet address. The daemon downloads |
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the IP address to the device if a match is found. |
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Notes: • Make sure the AXIS 250S is powered up and connected to the network.
• Acquire an unused IP address from your Network Administrator before installing your AXIS 250S.
•Although no special privileges are required for Windows XP (Home), you will need Administrator privileges for Windows 2000 and XP (Professional). UNIX systems require Root privileges.
•Ethernet Address: The AXIS 250S is
Using the AXIS IP Installer
The AXIS IP Installer is a Windows program that is ideal for setting the IP addresses for multiple Axis networking products. Allowing you to conveniently access the home page of any Axis ThinServer device connected to your network, this freely distributed software is available for download from the Axis Web site at www.axis.com.
Installing the AXIS IP Installer:
1. Download the latest version of the AXIS IP Installer onto your desktop and run the
