Instruction manual

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS
<Product Name> Quick User’s Guide
AXIS 2400+/2401+ Admin Manual
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About This Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of
the AXIS 2400+/2401+ Video Server, and is applicable for
software release 3.0. It includes instructions for installing,
using and managing the AXIS 2400+/2401+ on your
network. Previous experience of networking will be of use
when installing and using this product. Some knowledge
of UNIX or Linux-based systems would also be beneficial,
for developing custom PHP-based programming scripts
and applications. Later versions of this document will be
posted to the Axis Website, as required. See also the
product’s online help, available via the Web-based
interface.
Safety Notices Used In This Manual
Caution! - Indicates a potential hazard that can damage
the product.
Important! - Indicates a hazard that can seriously impair
operation.
Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you
have fully understood the implications.
Intellectual Property Rights
Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to
technology embodied in the product described in this
document. In particular, and without limitation, these
intellectual property rights may include one or more of
the patents listed at http://www.axis.com/patent.htm and
one or more additional patents or pending patent
applications in the US and other countries.
Legal Considerations
Camera surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary
from country to country. Check the laws in your local
region before using this product for surveillance purposes.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. Shielded cables
should be used to ensure compliance with EMC standards.
If the I/O terminal block connector is used, a ferrite core,
e.g. Axis part no. 20224, should be fitted around the wires
in order to ensure compliance with EMC standards.
USA - This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause interference, in which case the user at his/her
own expense will be required to take whatever measures may
be required to correct the interference.
Europe - This digital equipment fulfills the
requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of
EN55022/1994, and the requirements for immunity according
to EN55024/1998 residential, commercial, and light industry.
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual;
Please inform your local Axis office of any inaccuracies or
omissions. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible
for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right
to make changes to the product and manuals without prior
notice. Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of any
kind with regard to the material contained within this
document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis
Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the
furnishing, performance or use of this material.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Acrobat, Adobe, Boa, Ethernet, IBM, Internet Explorer, LAN
Manager, Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft, Netscape Navigator,
OS/2, UNIX, Windows, WWW are registered trademarks of the
respective holders. Java and all Java-based trademarks and
logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Axis
Communications AB is independent of Sun Microsystems Inc.
Support Services
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact
your Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be answered
immediately, your reseller will forward your queries through
the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response. If you are
connected to the Internet, you can:
• download user documentation and firmware updates
• find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database.
Search by product, category, or phrases
• report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to
your private support area
• visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup/
AXIS 2400+/2401+ Administration Manual
Revision 1.0
Part No: 19991
Dated: March 2003
Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2003