Axis Communications Q1602 Troubleshooting, Checking the Firmware, Upgrading the Firmware

AXIS Q1602 Network Camera

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Checking the Firmware

Firmware is software that determines the functionality of network devices. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the current firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. The current firmware version in the Axis product is displayed in the page Setup > Basic Setup and in Setup > About.

Upgrading the Firmware

When you upgrade the product with the latest firmware from Axis website, the product receives the latest functionality available. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release, before upgrading the firmware.

To upgrade, follow these instructions:

1.Save the firmware file to your computer. The latest version of the firmware is available free of charge from Axis website at www.axis.com/techsup

2.Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance in the products web pages.

3.Under Upgrade Server, click Browse and locate the file on your computer. Click Upgrade.

After starting the upgrade process, always wait at least 5–10 minutes before restarting the product, even if you suspect the upgrade has failed.

AXIS Camera Management can be used for multiple upgrades. See www.axis.com for more information.

Note

•Your dealer reserves the right to charge for any repair attributable to faulty upgrade by the user.

•Preconfigured and customized settings are saved when the firmware is upgraded (providing the features are available in the new firmware) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications AB.

Emergency Recovery Procedure

If power or network connection is lost during the upgrade, the process fails and the product becomes unresponsive. Flashing red Status indicator indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the product, follow the steps below. The serial number is found on the product’s label.

1.In UNIX/Linux, type the following from the command line:

arp -s <IP address> <serial number> temp ping -s 408 <IP address>

In Windows, type the following from a command/DOS prompt (this may require that you run the command prompt as an administrator):

arp -s <IP address> <serial number> ping -l 408 -t <IP address>

2.If the product does not reply in 30 seconds, restart it and wait for a reply. Press CTRL+C to stop Ping.

3.Open a browser and type in the product’s IP address. In the page that appears, use the Browse button to select the upgrade file to use. Then click Load to restart the upgrade process.

4.After the upgrade is complete (1–10 minutes), the product automatically restarts and shows a steady green on the Status indicator.

5.Reinstall the product, referring to the Installation Guide.

If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the product up and running again, contact Axis support at www.axis.com/techsup/

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