Axis Communications 700 Appendix D Updating the Software

AXIS 700 User’s Manual Appendix D: Updating the Software 89

Appendix D Updating the Software

The AXIS 700 software stored in Flash memory can easily be updated

over the network using FTP. All software updates are free of charge.

Instructions on how to carry out the update are supplied with the

software update.

Your Dealer Contact your dealer to check if there has been any new issues of the

software. You should have your present version numbers ready to

compare against the latest software issues from Axis.

Axis Web Site You may wish to check the Axis web site at http://www.axis.com/,

where you can download the latest versions of the software.

Anonymous FTP You can also get files and information through anonymous ftp: l og in

to ftp.axis.com and go to the /pub/axis/ directory.

AxisNews If you subscribe to the AxisNews mailing list, Axis will regularly send

you newsletters about new products and updated software etc. Refer to

the Axis web site on how to join the AxisNews.

Flash MemoryThe software that runs your AXIS 700 is stored in Flash

memory. This is a memory chip that, like ordinary

ROM memory, keeps its contents even when the power

is turned off. What makes it unique is the possibility to

erase its contents and write new data to it. This means

that when software updates are available for your AXIS

700, you can make use of them without having to replace

any parts. The new software is simply loaded into the

AXIS 700 over the network.