User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Cover
- Quick Installation Procedure
- Notices
- Table of Contents
- Product Overview
- Physical Description
- Installation
- Configuring the Video Server
- Using the Video Server
- Accessing your Surveillance Images
- Positional Control of the Video Sources
- The Log File
- PINGing Your IP Address
- Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions
- Obtaining Updated Software
- Upgrading the Software
- The Physical Connector
- Camera Positioning
- CGI Parameters for Image Requests
- CGI Parameters for Pan Tilt and Zoom Control
- CGI Parameters for Preset Positions
- CGI Parameters for Serial Port Control
- Controlling and Monitoring
- Wizard Preconfigurations
- Client Applications
- Starting and Enabling the Editor
- Programming Script Format
- Commands
- Index

Configuring the Video Server
AXIS 2400/2401 Administration Manual
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Tools Overview
The following table provides a one-stop overview of the information and services available from the
Administration pages:
Service Description
Administration Overview • The First-time Installation Wizard allows novice administrators to automatically set
the most important system parameters and quickly establish an appropriate applica-
tion for the system users.
View Application • Displays the page and picture format that is presented to your users. Use this page
as a a reference after making any changes to your application design.
Help Contents • Displays the table of contents for the On-line Help
Support • Displays support and trouble-shooting information.
Design Application Settings • Layout and Programming Wizard: design the look-and-feel of the user interface with
an easy-to-use Wizard. Choose Surveillance System or Web Attraction preconfigu-
rations and refine the application specifically for your user needs.
• Programming Script Editor: create programming scripts yourself using the embed-
ded text editor - recommended for advanced users only.
Network Settings • Specify the system settings for each of the supported networking protocols, using a
Wizard or manually via the Detailed View; including:
- TCP/IP (Network settings)
- DNS (Domain Name System)
- SMTP (E-Mail)
Video Server Settings • Set the system date & time, manually or automatically
• Define the username and password for administratror(s) and user(s)
• View parameter list and log file
• Emergency Settings: Restart the unit or set server parameters to factory default.