INSTALLATION GUIDE Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream
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Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream Assign an IP Address Assign an IP Address Default IP Address The Axis product is designed for use on an Ethernet network and requires an IP address for access. Most networks have a DHCP server that automatically assigns IP addresses to connected devices. If your network does not have a DHCP server the Axis product will use 192.168.0.90 as the default IP address.
Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream Assign an IP Address 3. Connect to a server. To connect to a server on the network, select Remote server and select a server from the drop-down list or enter the IP or DNS address in the field. To connect to a server running locally on your computer, select This computer. 4. Click Log On to log on as the current computer user, or de-select Log on as current user and enter the user name and password to log on with. 5.
Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream Assign an IP Address Assign IP Address Using ARP/Ping The product's IP address can be assigned using ARP/Ping. The command must be issued within 2 minutes of connecting power. 1. Acquire a free static IP address on the same network segment as the computer. 2. Locate the serial number (S/N) on the product label. 3.
Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream Set the Root Password Set the Root Password To access the Axis product, you must set the password for the default administrator user root. This is done in the Configure Root Password dialog, which appears when the product is accessed for the first time. To prevent network eavesdropping, the root password can be set via an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS certificate.
Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream Other Settings Other Settings Depending on product model, some or all of the following settings must be made the first time the Axis product is accessed using the web interface. Most of these settings can only be changed by resetting the product to factory default. Capture Mode Capture mode defines the maximum resolution and maximum frame rate available in the Axis product.
Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream Access the Video Stream Access the Video Stream The Live View page is displayed with links to the setup pages that allow you to customize the Axis product. If required, click Yes to install AXIS Media Control, which allows viewing of the video stream in Internet Explorer. You will need administrator rights on the computer to do this. Note To install AXIS Media Control in Windows 7/Windows Vista, you must run Internet Explorer as an administrator.
Installation Guide Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream © Axis Communications AB, 2012 - 2013 Ver. M1.18 Date: March 2013 Part No.
