ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Axis Video Server Installation Guide Axis Video Server Installation Guide Page 3 Axis Video Server Installation Guide This installation guide provides instructions for installing an Axis Video Server on your network. These instructions apply to the models listed below. For all other aspects of using the product, please see the product User's Manual, available on the CD included in this package, or from www.axis.com Installation steps Follow these steps to install the Axis Video Server on your local network (LAN): 1. Check the package contents against the list below. 2. Connect the Axis Video Server. See page 6. 3. Set an IP address. See page 7 for information on the available methods. 4. Set the password. See page 11. ENGLISH Package contents Item Axis Video Server models Description AXIS 240Q AXIS 241S AXIS 241SA AXIS 241Q AXIS 241QA AXIS 242S IV Type PS-K, country-specific Type PS-E (AXIS 242S IV), country-specific For wall or rack mounting 12-pin connector block for connecting external devices to the I/O terminal connector Axis Network Video Product CD, including installation tools and other software, product documentation Axis Video Server Installation Guide (this document) Axis Warranty Document Power adapter models Mounting kit Terminal block connector CD Printed Materials Page 4 Axis Video Server Installation Guide Mounting The Axis Video Server is supplied with a mounting kit for wall or rack mounting. The mounting brackets can be positioned for mounting the video server on a vertical surface or in a rack (4U). Follow the instructions below to attach the brackets to the video server: 1 Slide the grey frame off the front panel of the video server (no tools needed). 2 Insert the metal plates in the slots on each side of the video server. Alternative B 3 Position and attach the brackets on each side, using the screws provided. Alternative A Axis Video Server Installation Guide Page 5 Overview Front panel - AXIS 240Q/AXIS 241Q/241QA Line/Mic In & Line Out (241QA only) DIP switches Control button Video input (x4) LED indicators for Network, Status & Power ENGLISH Front panel - AXIS 242S IV Mic In & Line In Video input S-Video (Y/C) input Video output Control button DSP & IV LED indicators DIP switch LED indicators for Network, Status & Power Front panel - AXIS 241S/AXIS 241SA Line/Mic In & Line Out (AXIS 241SA only) DIP switch Control button Video input Video output LED indicators for Network, Status & Power Network connector RS-232 connector Rear panel - all models Power adapter connector 12-pin I/O terminal connector Serial number on underside label Page 6 Axis Video Server Installation Guide Connections 1. Connect the Axis Video Server to your network using a standard network cable. 2. Connect the video output of your camera(s) to the Axis Video Server, using a standard 75 Ohm coaxial video cable with BNC connectors. 3. Connect power, using the supplied power adapter, or via the terminal connector on the rear panel (see the User's Manual for more information). 4. An active speaker and a microphone can be connected to the AXIS 241SA/QA to provide two-way audio. Notes: · Use an RCA-to-BNC adapter if your camera has a standard phono-type (RCA) connector. · Y/C video can be connected directly to the AXIS 242S IV, via the S-Video connector. · To connect Y/C video to the AXIS 241S/SA, use a Y/C to BNC adapter cable (not supplied). See the AXIS Video Server User's Manual for more information. · The Line In & Mic In connectors on the AXIS 242S IV are used for audio analysis only. Axis Video Server Installation Guide Page 7 Setting the IP address The Axis Video Server 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 8 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 8 UPnPTM See page 9 ARP/Ping See page 9 AXIS Dynamic DNS Service See page 10 Recommended DHCP Server in network Optional Install on same network segment Required Internet connection with no HTTP proxy Operating system Windows ENGLISH Optional Required Required Windows (ME or XP) All operating systems Required All operating systems All operating systems View DHCP server admin pages for IP address (See note below) Required Notes: · UPnPTM and DHCP are both enabled by default. · The Axis Video Server 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. Page 8 Axis Video Server 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 Axis Video Server 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/techsup Automatic discovery 1. Check that the Axis Video Server is connected to the network and that power has been applied. 2. Start AXIS IP Utility. When the Axis Video Server appears in the window, double-click it to open the unit's home page. 3. See page 11 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. 2. Click the button (Set IP address using serial number) and enter the serial number and IP address for the Axis Video Server. 3. Click the Set IP button and then restart the Axis Video Server. 4. Click View Home Page to access the Axis Video Server's web pages. 5. See page 11 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 Video Server Installation Guide Page 9 UPnPTM UPnPTM functionality is enabled by default in the Axis Video Server. If also enabled on your computer (Windows ME or XP), the video server will automatically be detected and a new icon will be added to "My Network Places." Click this icon to access the Axis Video Server. See also page 11 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 select 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. ENGLISH UPnPTM is a certification mark of the UPnPTM Implementers Corporation. Manual Installation with ARP/Ping 1. Acquire an unused IP address on the same network segment your computer is connected to. 2. Locate the serial number (S/N) on the underside label (see page 5). 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 Axis Video Server 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 11 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 Application > Utilities. Page 10 Axis Video Server Installation Guide The AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service The AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service is a free service provided by Axis, which allows you to quickly and simply install your Axis Video Server, 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. Follow these instructions: 1. After making the connections for network and power, wait for the Status indicator to show a steady green. 2. Press the Control button once. The Status indicator flashes green while it connects to the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service. 3. Wait for the Status indicator to go back to showing a steady green. 4. To complete the installation, now visit www.axiscam.net from an Internet connected computer. This must be done within 60 minutes of pressing the Control button. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service. You will need the product's serial number to complete the installation. See page 5. See also page 11 for instructions on how to set the password. Important! Please note that this procedure will send the Axis Video Server's IP address, firmware version, product type, HTTP port and serial number 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 Axis Video Server, click System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic, click the Settings button for the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service and finally, click the Remove button. Axis Video Server Installation Guide Page 11 Setting the Password 1. When accessing the Axis Video Server 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. 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 Video Server must be reset to the factory default settings. See page 12. 5. If required, click Yes to install AMC (AXIS Media Control), to allow viewing of the video stream in your browser. You will need administrator rights on the computer to do this. 6. The Live View page of the Axis Video Server is displayed, complete with links to the Setup tools, which allow you to customize the camera to your specific needs. Help - Displays online help on all aspects of using the video server. Setup - Provides all the necessary tools for setting up the Axis Video Server to your requirements. ENGLISH Page 12 Axis Video Server Installation Guide Accessing the Axis Video Server from the Internet Once installed, your Axis Video Server is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the video server 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 Axis Video Server. 2. Press and hold the Control button and reconnect power. 3. Keep the button pressed until the Status Indicator displays yellow (this may take up to 15 seconds), then release the button. 4. When the Status indicator displays green (which can take up to 1 minute) the Axis Video Server is reset to the factory default settings. 5. Re-install the Axis Video Server using one of the methods described in this document. More information For more information, please see the Axis Video Server User's Manual, which is available on the CD included in this package. 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