An Introduction to the AXIS 2420 AXIS 2420 User’s Manual

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To simplify the installation process, the Web-based interface provides an Installation
Wizard and an Application Wizard, which help you towards a seamless and automated
integration into your networking and application environments.
Including a video output via a standard BNC connector, the AXIS 2420 also connects
directly to any analog CCTV system to provide instant Plug-and-Watch integration into
two parallel imaging networks - traditional analog, and modern digital.
Suitable for use in outdoor enclosures, the AXIS 2420 includes in-picture motion
detection, making it the ideal professional surveillance tool.
Features and Benefits
Ease of Use - The AXIS 2420 is completely independent of any other server and requ ire s no
special hardware or viewing software. All you need to view live pictures over your network
is Netscape Navigator 4.x or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x/5.x (used with the Axis
ActiveX component or Java Applet). Whatever your choice of browser, the AXIS 2420
supports complete Plug-and-Watch functionalit y; so, all y ou need to do is assi gn a valid IP
address.
Simple Administration - Using a standard brow ser, the AXIS 2420 is configured and managed
directly from its own Web pages.
Cost-effective - The AXIS 2420 provides a reliable and low-cost resource for high-quality
imaging over the network without the hidden accessories normally required by other
digital cameras; such as, expensive software, management workstations, dedicated
applications, video cabling or PC frame-grabber cards. Use the AXIS 2420 as a night
watchman and exploit the downtime on corporate networks. With the AXIS 2420 there’s
no need to install coaxial cabling - just use your existing Ethernet networks for remote
surveillance imaging - as well as for data communica ti on.
Built-in Support for the AXIS 2191 Audio Module - The AXIS 2420 can be used directly with
this add-on component, which enables live audio on your camera. The AXIS 2191 is
supplied separately.
Open Standards Environment - Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP, HTTP and other
Internet-related protocols, the AXIS 2420 can be used in mixed operating system
environments; such as Windows, UNIX, Macintosh and OS/2. It integrates easily into othe r
WWW/Intranet applications and CGI scripts.