Axis Communications 2 user manual Accessing The System Options, Important Notes, Axis

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The System Options

This section lists and describes the administration tools used for the general configuration of the AXIS 230 - the System Options. The topics covered are, for example, network settings, date and time settings, users, etc. For information on general usage and how to set up event types, etc., please see Operating the AXIS 230, on page 15.

The product cannot be configured before it is installed. If you have not yet completed the installation, please refer to Installing the AXIS 230, on page 11.

Only the product administrator(s) can access these settings.

Important Notes!

•The default password (pass) for the pre-configured user (root) should be changed as soon as possible. Until this has been done, the security features in the product will not be enabled. Furthermore, all Axis products are shipped with the same password by default. For further information, refer to Users, on page 30.

•When accessing the AXIS 230 for the first time, you will not be required to log in.

•Javascript must be enabled in your browser for the AXIS 230 Web-based interface to work.

Accessing The System Options

The System Options can be used for configuring the AXIS 230 at any time. Follow the instructions below to access the System Options from your browser:

1.Start your browser and enter the IP address of the AXIS 230 in the address field, for example:

http://192.168.0.90

2.The first time the product is accessed there will be no need to log in. After the Live View page opens, click on the Setup link and then select the item to configure from the System

Options.

The system is configured and modified directly from these pages. This can be done from any computer on the network that can access the unit.

Note: Online help is stored internally in the AXIS 230 and is available from the pages in the Web inter- face. Containing comprehensive details on all product parameters, the on-line help is your first

point of reference when configuring and managing the unit.