Instruction manual

Configuring the Video Server AXIS 2400+/2401+ Admin Manual

DHCP

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol that lets network administrators

centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses in an organization's

network.

Important!

Dynamic IP Address Notification Settings

When the IP address changes by means beyond your control, such as by DHCP or PPP, you

can choose to be notified of the change via HTTP, FTP or SMTP. Click the icon to display,

edit and refine the settings for address notification.

Referring to the on-line help and the table below, configure the dynamic IP address

notification settings.

DHCP should only be enabled if you know which IP address the AXIS 2400+/2401+ will get from the

DHCP server, or if your version of DHCP can update a DNS server, which then allows you to access the

AXIS 2400+/2401+ by name. If DHCP is enabled and you cannot access the unit, you may have to reset

it to the factory default settings (see page 24) and then perform the installation again (see page 9).

Parameter Description

HTTP Enabling HTTP means the server will send an HTTP GET request to the specified URL. This can then easily

be taken care of by a designated cgi-script, which registers the request by some means. Custom

parameters can be used by entering them in the field provided. The fields User Name and Password,

(located directly below the field for Custom Parameters) should be used if the script is password

protected. If you need to pass a proxy server to connect to the URL for the host, provide your user

information in the relevant fields. See also the On-line help for more information.

SMTP Enabling SMTP will send an e-mail notification of any change in IP address. Enter the recipient’s address

and a sender’s address, as well as any text you want to appear in the subject of the e-mail. Note that you

must configure the mail server under Network Settings. See also the On-line help for more information.

FTP Saves a notification file on an FTP server. Provide the connection details for the server and your user name

and password. If there is a firewall between the server and the FTP server, it is recommended that Passive

Mode is enabled. There are 3 levels of TXT Type to choose from; Short - the IP address only; Extended -

multi-line file; and HTML - contains the same information as Extended, but includes HTML tags. See also

the On-line help for more information.

TXT Field Specify your own text to include in the notification.