AXIS 214 PTZ Network Camera Installation Guide ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO AXIS 214 Installation Guide Page 3 AXIS 214 PTZ Network Camera Installation Guide Please observe the following before installing the AXIS 214 PTZ Network Camera. · This product is designed for indoor use or in locations where it is protected from rain and moisture. To operate the camera in outdoor conditions, use the outdoor housing accessories. · Whether the camera is in use or not, the AXIS 214 must always be positioned where it is not exposed to direct sunlight or strong halogen light, which can cause permanent damage to the camera's image sensor. Damage as a result of exposure to strong light is not covered by the Axis warranty. · Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the casing. Use a mild detergent and wipe gently. ENGLISH Package Contents Item PTZ Network Camera Power adapter Ceiling bracket kit Retaining wire Connector block CD Printed Materials Notes AXIS 214. The adapter is country-specific. 2 brackets, 6 mounting screws. Safety wire. Green 4-pin I/O terminal connector block. Documentation and software. AXIS 214 Installation Guide, Axis Warranty Document. Junction box in ceiling Ceiling mounting If the AXIS 214 is to be mounted on a ceiling, it is recommended that you set the IP address and get the camera up and running before finally mounting it. The AXIS 214 PTZ Network Camera is supplied with 2 brackets for ceiling mounting. 1. Using appropriate screws (not supplied), attach the ceiling bracket (A) to a junction box, as shown here. Use the screw slots for easy positioning. Attach the retaining wire if required. Alternatively, attach the bracket directly to the ceiling, using the 4 screw holes in the centre of the bracket. These screws are not supplied. Hole for cables Retaining wire Ceiling bracket (A) Front of camera Screw holes for direct attachment to ceiling Page 4 2. Attach the second bracket (B) to the base of the camera, using 3 of the supplied screws. The retaining wire should be attached to screw 3. 3. Tighten the screws a little at a time in the numbered order shown here, until all are securely fastened. 4. Insert the hooks on bracket (B) into the slots on bracket (A) and push bracket (B) back as far as it will go. AXIS 214 Installation Guide Retaining wire Ceiling bracket (B) Ceiling bracket (A) 5. Push up on the front of the camera and fasten it using the supplied screws, starting at the front. 6. Connect the power and network cables to the sockets on the rear panel. Ceiling bracket (B) AXIS 214 Installation Guide Page 5 Setting the IP address The AXIS 214 is designed for use on an Ethernet network and must be assigned an IP address to make it accessible. AXIS IP Utility AXIS IP Utility is the recommended method for setting an IP address in Windows. This free application can be used on networks with or without a DHCP server. See page 6 for more information. All installation methods This table shows all of the available methods for setting or discovering the IP address. Select a method from the left-hand column and check the requirements for it to the right. Requirements Installation methods AXIS IP Utility (recommended method) See page 6 UPnPTM See page 6 Bonjour See page 6 AXIS Dynamic DNS Service See page 8 AXIS Camera Management See page 8 View DHCP server admin pages for IP address (See note below) DHCP Server in network Optional Install on same network segment Required Internet connection with no HTTP proxy Operating system Windows ENGLISH Optional Optional Recommended Optional Required Required Required Required Required Windows (ME or XP) Mac OSX (10.4 or later) All Windows All Notes: · UPnPTM and DHCP are both enabled by default in the AXIS 214. · The AXIS 214 has the default IP address 192.168.0.90 · To view the admin pages for the DHCP server, please see the server's own documentation. You may need to contact your network administrator. · If setting the IP address fails, check that there is no firewall blocking the operation. · Bonjour - applies only to browsers that support it, e.g. Safari. Bonjour is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Page 6 AXIS 214 Installation Guide AXIS IP Utility AXIS IP Utility is a free Windows application that discovers and displays Axis devices on your network. The application can also be used to manually set a static IP address. Note that you must install the camera on the same network segment (physical subnet) as the computer running AXIS IP Utility. AXIS IP Utility is available on the CD supplied with this product, or it can be downloaded from www.axis.com Automatic discovery 1. Check that the camera is connected to the network and that power has been applied. 2. Start AXIS IP Utility. When the camera appears in the window, double-click it to open the home page. 3. See page 8 for instructions on how to set the password. Set the IP address manually 1. Acquire an unused IP address on the same network segment your computer is connected to. Locate the serial number (S/N) on the camera's underside label. 2. Click the button (Set IP address using serial number) and enter the serial number and IP address for the camera. 3. Click the Set IP button and then restart the camera (within 2 minutes). 4. Click View Home Page to access the camera's web pages. 5. See page 8 for instructions on how to set the password. Note: AXIS IP Utility can be used to change a dynamically set IP address to a static one. AXIS Camera Management AXIS Camera Management is a powerful and efficient installation and management tool specially designed for use with Axis video products. Using standard network protocols and methods, the tool can automatically find and set IP addresses, show connection status and manage firmware upgrades of multiple Axis video products. AXIS Camera Management is free of charge and is available on the CD included with this product, or from www.axis.com AXIS 214 Installation Guide Page 7 UPnPTM UPnPTM functionality is enabled by default in the AXIS 214. If also enabled on your computer (Windows ME or XP), the camera will automatically be detected and a new icon will be added to "My Network Places." Click this icon to access the camera. See also page 8 for instructions on how to set the password. Note: To install the UPnPTM service on your computer, open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and open Add/Remove Programs. Select Add/Remove Windows Components and open the Networking Services section. Click Details and then select UPnP as the service to add. UPnPTM is a certification mark of the UPnPTM Implementers Corporation. ENGLISH Bonjour Bonjour will automatically discover the AXIS 214 when it is connected to the network. Simply navigate to the Bonjour bookmark in your browser (e.g. Safari) and click on the camera link to access the web pages. See page 8 for instructions on how to set the password. Manual Installation with ARP/Ping 1. Acquire an unused IP address on the same network segment as your computer. 2. Locate the serial number (S/N) on the camera's underside label. 3. Open a Command Prompt on your computer. As appropriate for your operating system, enter the following commands: Windows syntax: arp -s ping -l 408 -t UNIX/Linux/Mac syntax: arp -s temp ping -s 408 Windows example: arp -s 192.168.0.125 00-40-8c-18-10-00 ping -l 408 -t 192.168.0.125 UNIX/Linux/Mac example: arp -s 192.168.0.125 00:40:8c:18:10:00 temp ping -s 408 192.168.0.125 4. Check that the network cable is connected. Start/restart the camera by disconnecting and reconnecting power, which must be done within 2 minutes of entering the ARP command. 5. Close the Command prompt when you see `Reply from 192.168.0.125: ...' or similar. 6. Start your browser, type in http:// in the Location/Address field and press Enter on your keyboard. 7. See page 8 for instructions on how to set the password. Notes: · To open a command prompt in Windows: from the Start menu, select Run... and type cmd (or command in Windows 98/ME). Click OK. · To use the ARP command on a Mac OS X, use the Terminal utility, which is found under Applications > Utilities. Page 8 AXIS 214 Installation Guide The AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service The AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service is a free service provided by Axis. The service allows you to quickly and simply install your camera, which then receives a static name (DNS name) and a dynamic IP address. More information about the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service is available at www.axiscam.net To perform this procedure, your network should have an Internet connection with no HTTP proxy, and IP addresses should preferably be assigned via DHCP. 1. Connect the AXIS 214 to your local network, using a standard network cable. 2. Connect power to the camera. 3. Wait 60 seconds and, using a suitably pointed object, push the reset button on the underside of the camera once. 4. Visit www.axiscam.net where you will be guided through the remainder of the installation. Please have the serial number of your product ready and follow the instructions on the screen. The serial number/MAC address (S/N) is located on the label on the underside of the AXIS 214. 5. Enter a password for the root user (administrator). 6. If required, accept the installation of AMC onto your workstation. SeeAXIS Media Control (AMC), on page 9 for more information. 7. The installation is now complete. Note: Please note that this procedure will send the IP address, firmware version, product type, serial number and HTTP port number of the PTZ network camera to the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service. No personal information is transferred. To remove the DNS name and unregister from this service, open the Setup pages in the PTZ network camera, click System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic, click the Settings button for the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service and finally, click the Remove button. Setting the Password 1. When accessing the AXIS 214 for the first time, the Configure Root Password dialog will be displayed on the screen. 2. Enter a password and then re-enter it, to confirm the spelling. Click OK. AXIS 214 Installation Guide Page 9 3. The Enter Network Password dialog will appear. Enter the User name: root Note: The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted. 4. Enter the password as set in step 2 above, and click OK. If the password is lost, the AXIS 214 must be reset to the factory default settings. See page 10. 5. If required, click Yes to install AMC (AXIS Media Control), to allow viewing of the video stream in Microsoft Internet Explorer. You will need administrator rights on the computer to do this. 6. The Live View page of the AXIS 214 is displayed, complete with links to the Setup tools, which allow you to customize the camera to your specific needs. ENGLISH Help - Displays contextsensitive online help. Setup - Provides all the necessary tools for setting up the camera to requirements. AXIS Media Control (AMC) AXIS Media Control (AMC) is an ActiveX component for providing support for audio and viewing video streams in Microsoft Internet Explorer. AMC is installed automatically on first use. Once AMC is installed, the AMC viewer toolbar will display audio and video controls on the Live View page. If your working environment restricts additional software components, you can configure your AXIS 214 to use a Java applet for updating images (applies only to video images, not audio). See the online help files under Live View Config > Layout > Default Viewer for Internet Explorer. Alternatively, use another supported Web browser. Page 10 AXIS 214 Installation Guide Accessing the AXIS 214 from the Internet Once installed, your PTZ network camera is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the PTZ network camera from the Internet, network routers must be configured to allow incoming traffic, which is usually done on a specific port. Please refer to the documentation for your router for further instructions. For more information on this and other topics, please visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup Resetting to the factory default settings This will reset all parameters, including the IP address, to the Factory Default settings: 1. Disconnect power from the camera. 2. Press and hold the Reset button (on the underside of the camera) and reconnect power. 3. Keep the button pressed for 15 seconds, and then release it. 4. Re-install the camera using one of the methods described in this document. Further information For further information, please see the AXIS 214 User's Manual, which is available on the CD included in this package. Updated versions can be obtained from www.axis.com AXIS 214Guide d'installation Page 11 AXIS 214 Caméra réseau PTZ Guide d'installation Observez les consignes suivantes avant d'installer la caméra réseau ...