Axis Communications AXIS 2420 user manual Features and Benefits

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

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 requires 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 functionality; so, all you need to do is assign a valid IP address.

Simple Administration - Using a standard browser, 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 communication.

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 other WWW/Intranet applications and CGI scripts.