Axis Video Server
Installation Guide
Axis Video Server Installation Guide
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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
Installation steps
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.
Package contents
Item
Description
Axis Video Server models
AXIS 240Q
AXIS 241S
AXIS 241Q
AXIS 241QA
AXIS 242S IV
AXIS 243SA
Power adapter models
Type PS-K, country-specific
Type PS-E (AXIS 242S IV), country-specific
Mounting kit
For wall or rack mounting
Terminal block connector
CD
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
Printed Materials
Axis Video Server Installation Guide (this document)
Axis Warranty Document
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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:
Slide the grey frame off the front panel
of the video server (no tools needed).
1
Insert the metal plates in the slots on
each side of the video server.
2
Alternative B
Position and attach the brackets on each
side, using the screws provided.
3
Alternative A
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Overview
Front panel - AXIS 240Q/AXIS 241Q/AXIS 241QA
Video input (x4)
Control button
DIP switches
Line/Mic In &
Line Out
(241QA only)
LED indicators for Network, Status & Power
Front panel - AXIS 242S IV
Video output
S-Video (Y/C) input
Video input
Control button
Mic In & Line In
DSP & IV LED indicators
LED indicators for Network, Status & Power
DIP switch
Front panel - AXIS 241S/AXIS 243SA
DIP switch
Control button
Line/Mic In
& Line Out
(AXIS 243SA
only)
LED indicators for Network, Status & Power
Network
Video output
Video input
12-pin I/O terminal
connector
Rear panel - all models
connector
RS-232
connector
Power adapter
connector
Serial number on underside label
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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 241QA/AXIS 243SA 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/AXIS 243SA, 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.
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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.
DHCP Server in
network
Install on same
network segment
Internet connection
with no HTTP proxy
Operating
system
Installation
methods
AXIS IP Utility
Optional
Required
Windows
(recommended method)
See page 8
UPnP™
See page 9
Optional
Required
Required
Windows
(ME or XP)
ARP/Ping
All
See page 9
operating
systems
AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS
Service
See page 10
Recommended
Required
Required
All
operating
systems
View DHCP server
All
admin pages for IP address
(See note below)
operating
systems
Notes: • UPnP™ 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.
• If you would like to use a language other than English for the web interface of your Axis camera, it can be
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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
Automatic discovery
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
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.
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UPnP™
UPnP™ 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 UPnP™ 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.
UPnP™ is a certification mark of the UPnP™ 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:
Windows example:
arp -s <IP Address> <Serial Number>
ping -l 408 -t <IP Address>
arp -s 192.168.0.125 00-40-8c-18-10-00
ping -l 408 -t 192.168.0.125
UNIX/Linux/Mac syntax:
UNIX/Linux/Mac example:
arp -s <IP Address> <Serial Number> temp arp -s 192.168.0.125 00:40:8c:18:10:00 temp
ping -s 408 <IP Address> 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.
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.
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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
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.
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 trans-
ferred.
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.
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