AXIS
System Options
Network Share
Network share allows you to add network storage such as a NAS
Note
For NAS recommendations see www.axis.com
To add a network share:
1.Go to System Options > Storage.
2.Click Network Share.
3.Enter the IP address, DNS or Bonjour name to the host server in the Host field.
4.Enter the name of the share in the Share field. Sub folders cannot be used.
5.If required, select The share requires login and enter the user name and password.
6.Click Connect.
To clear all recordings and data from the Axis product’s folder on the designated share, click Clear under Storage Tools.
To avoid filling the share, it is recommended to remove recordings continuously. Under Recording Settings, select Remove recordings older than and select the number of days or weeks.
To stop writing to the share and protect recordings from being removed, select Lock under Recording Settings.
Maintenance
The Axis product provides several maintenance functions. These are available under System Options > Maintenance.
Click Restart to perform a correct restart if the Axis product is not behaving as expected. This will not affect any of the current settings.
Note
A restart clears all entries in the Server Report.
Click Restore to reset most settings to the factory default values. The following settings are not affected:
•the boot protocol (DHCP or static)
•the static IP address
•the default router
•the subnet mask
•the system time
•the IEEE 802.1X settings
•uploaded applications are kept but must be restarted
Click Default to reset all settings, including the IP address, to the factory default values. This button should be used with caution. The Axis product can also be reset to factory default using the control button, see Reset to Factory Default Settings on page 56.
To test the product’s PTZ mechanics, click Test under PTZ Status.
For information about firmware upgrade, see Upgrade the Firmware on page 57.
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