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1. Axis does not accept liability for any incidents of unwarranted triggering or failure of the product s motion detection function spurious occasional or otherwise AXIS 2120 User s Manual Configuring Your Camera 27 Creating a Motion Detection Window Follow the instructions below to create a motion detection window within the image area 1 Click the New button to open a standard sized window or click and drag the mouse from within the image area to create a motion detection window of any size 2 Drag and drop the new window to any area you wish to monitor The motion detection window can be resized by dragging the bottom right corner 3 To configure the window provide it with a name in the Name field and adjust the Size History and Sensitivity profile sliders accordingly for the monitored area A full description of each profile slider is provided in the table below 4 The Motion Indicator will now display the current level of motion with the threshold value for alarm settings represented by a black colored delimiter bar An alarm is only generated if the motion exceeds the tolerance defined by the delimiter bar The indicator displays red whenever enough motion occurs to trigger an alarm Profile Slider Parameter Size History Sensitivity Description Defines how large a moving object must be to trigger the motion detection relative to the size of the defined motion detection window For example when monitor
2. Motion Detection Sophisticated motion detection with in picture alarm programming and exclusive multi window triggering for non critical remote monitoring Wide Range of Applications The AXIS 2120 offers live video over internet networks and the Internet and is ideal for use with many of today s high speed internet services Allowing remote access directly from your browser you can view live images manage and control the AXIS 2120 at any time and anywhere Use it for intruder detection process control industrial and public monitoring image archiving or any other application Built in Support for the AXIS 2191 Audio Module The AXIS 2120 can be used directly with this add on component which enables live audio on your camera The AXIS 2191 is supplied separately Open Standards Environment Supporting TCP IP networking SMTP e mail HTTP and other Internet related protocols the AXIS 2120 can be used in mixed operating system environments such as Windows UNIX Macintosh and OS 2 It integrates easily into other WWW Intranet applications and CGI scripts Standard Image Format The AXIS 2120 delivers complete high quality pictures in standard JPEG format which can be viewed using any standard browser AXIS 2120 User s Manual Product Overview 7 Image Updating The on board AXIS ETRAX 100 processor combined with the revolutionary AXIS ARTPEC 1 Real Time Picture Encoder provides an amazing power synergy to deliver up to 2
3. B From the drop down dialog select the Standard Modem pre viously created for the AXIS B Standard 28800 bps Modem 2120 as the selected device Standard 28800 bps Modem Properties 2 x General Connection Options Cancel Click Configure To significantly Port Communications Port Improve the performance of your AXIS 2120 when p ean using the Null Modem Low f cable set the Maximum Make New Connection Speed to 115200 j Type the phone number for the computer you want to call Maximum speed Area code Telephone number z Country Click OK and then click fed Next gt The telephone numbers requested in the following dialog are not required for use in Cx the logical connection to your camera To bypass the wizard error correction simply enter any dummy number into the Area code Telephone number and Country code ields Cli gt a poe fields Click Next connection called x Click Finish to save it in your Dial Up Networking folder Double click it to connect To edit this connection later click it click the File menu and then click Properties F3 Dial Up Networking You have now successfully created your A gt B ee Ae 4 e a 3 A a dedicated dial up networking connection Back fave a Greate Diel Copy Paste Undo for your AXIS 2120 C
4. The AXIS 2120 can be used in a wide variety of applications and installs directly onto an Ethernet network or it can be used with a V 90 compatible modem Using the Web based Administration Tools and easy to use Wizards you can quickly and easily develop your application Not to be regarded as a comprehensive catalog of possible user applications this section describes several typical applications and includes other information to help you configure the camera Note Although most V 90 compatible modems are known to work well with the AXIS 2120 Axis does not guarantee that the product will work with all modems conforming or otherwise to the same standard Networking Applications If you have access to an Ethernet connection at your chosen point of installation all you need to do is attach the AXIS 2120 to your LAN WAN and set the IP Address Then you are ready to view images from any desktop over your network However the AXIS 2120 offers more than just convenient access to live images over the network Using the available Wizards to guide you through the process you can quickly configure your product for a variety of exciting applications including e Viewing images in a custom designed Web page e Uploading images to a remote FTP server on a LAN WAN network to accommodate a large audience where a high volume of Web page hits is anticipated e Motion detection or external alarm device triggering with uploading of pre and
5. 1 Start your browser and enter the name or Internet address of the AXIS 2120 or any DNS name if you are accessing the unit via the Null Modem Cable in the address field Example http 172 21 1 200 2 The AXIS 2120 Home page is now displayed Click Administration Tools issuers yg rt m o e ie le j diim 7 ga hudyat Live web imagimg unleashed 3 TheAdministration Tools are now presented as links in the margin of the Administration Page Simply click the relevant link for the parameters you want to configure As an Administrator you ika and modify the system directly from this page U Una Aa a 25 9 oe ae Ei jE Administration Tools umas tiem j Liene re ier ion Ce m Tie ATTE TIIE rak i preii Bimer T Toor ks itor aa ood aanne oa lu Ti 24 Bia Mel eee AXIS 2120 User s Manual Tools Overview The table below provides a one stop overview of the Administration Tools Settings Tool Description Image Focus the camera using the Focus Assistant adjust the Auto Iris settings and define image attributes for your AXIS 2120 Network Configure the TCP IP and SM TP E mail network settings System Set the product Date and Time create and delete Users and passwords and change the Administrator s password By default the AXIS 2120 supports anonymous user access which means that anybody on the Internet intranet has access to the video images from a Web browser To restrict ope
6. A set of rules or a program that allows a Web Server to communicate with other programs DSL Digital Subscriber Line A means of transferring data via standard phone lines Ethernet A widely used networking standard ETRAX Axis own microprocessor Firewall A virtual barrier between a LAN Local Area Network and other networks eg the Internet Frame Grabber card Plug in hardware for grabbing images FTP File Transfer Protocol Used for simple transfer of files to and from an ftp server HTML Hypertext Mark up Language Used widely for authoring documents viewed in web browsers HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol The set of rules for exchanging files text images sound video and other files on the World Wide Web Intranet A private network limited to an organisation or corporation Usually closed to external traffic IP Internet Protocol See TCP IP IP number address A unique number used by a computer on the network to allow it to be identified and found JPEG A standard image format used widely for photographs Also known as J PG LAN A local area network LAN is a group of computers and associated devices that typically share common resources within a limited geographical area Linux A popular operating system that is open source and practiclly free of charge Lux A standard unit for light measurement NWAY A network protocol that automatically negotiates
7. Alternative Power 12 15VAC min 10VA or 15 20VDC min 7W Metrics Height 1 1 27mm Width 4 4 112mm Length 4 3 110mm Weight 0 7Ib 0 32kg Maximum number of users 10 on local area network ii AXIS H91 AUDIO MODULE P LLLI ALM CAN ALIH ie AFA E N F LSE EEONLATTE AXIS 2120 User s Manual The AXIS 2191 Audio Module 53 The Audio Module to Camera Serial Cable The serial cable supplied with your AXIS 2191 is wired as shown in the table below Pinouts for the RS 232 Port Audio Pin Pin Camera Signal IN il 1 IN cD IN 2 2 IN RXD OUT 3 3 OUT TXD OUT 4 4 OUT DTR GND 5 5 GND GND IN 6 6 IN DSR OUT 7 7 OUT RTS IN 8 8 IN CTS Unused 9 __ 9 IN RI 54 WEES AXIS 2120 User s Manual Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix provides useful information to help you to resolve any difficulty you might have with your AXIS 2120 Symptoms possible causes and remedial actions are provided in a quick reference table Frequently Asked Questions Q Which modem should select in the list on the Modem Settings page if mine is not listed A Generic Q Do I have to use one of the listed ISPs on the ISP Settings page A No You can make whatever settings you like for your own ISP You can use the name Generic for your own settings Q When should use the Null Modem Cable A This cable is only intended as an alternative for configuring your camera when there is no network available
8. s Manual ES eE 57 Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actions The Network indicator dis Faulty cabling 1 To verify that the cable is functional connect the cable to a plays red known functioning device on the network and PING it from your workstation 2 If the cabling is OK and your network is reachable you should receive a reply similar to this Reply from lt IP address gt bytes 32 time 10 M3s eses The Active and Network indi Hardware failure Contact your Axis dealer cators are flashing every 0 5 seconds Your AXIS 2120 works Firewall protection Check the Internet firewall with your system manager locally but not externally Default routers required Check if you need to configure the default router settings Slow image updating The Internet site is too Configure the AXIS 2120 to upload your video images to an FTP heavily loaded server or an ISP No image using Refresh Requests for images of vary Ensure that all the clients accessing the images are using the same and or slow updating of ing size and resolution place image resolution and compression For large numbers of clients images a greater demand on the configure the AXIS 2120 to upload your images to an FTP server or available file space within an ISP the AXIS 2120 Cannot access the con Modem not properly Check the modem power supply and modem cable connections and nected modem connected ensure that the modem is configured appropriately Incorrect init
9. AXIS 2120 but wish to adjust the shutter speed and gain manually Non DC Iris Shutter Choose this setting if you have fitted a non DC Iris lens to your AXIS 2120 but wish to adjust the shutter speed manually Non DC Iris Auto Choose this setting if you have fitted a non DC Iris lens to your AXIS 2120 and would like the shutter speed and gain to be adjusted automatically Other Advanced Parameters Lens Options Description Shutter Speed Derived from the shutter speed on a normal camera this parameter defines the exposure period for each image Use a high shutter speed only if your image subject is expected to be moving quickly otherwise a slower speed will normally suffice Sharpness Defines a level of differentiation between light and dark areas in the image Corresponding higher levels of sharpness provide for sharper images but also cause the image compression to be more complex Consequently the file size of a sharp image can be significantly greater than for an image that is less sharp Gain Adjust the gain to suit the average level of light at your point of installation The AXIS 2120 should be set to a corresponding higher level of Gain if your camera is normally monitoring an area at night or is sited in a dark room or cupboard ALC Level This defines how acutely the lens reacts to a single light source within the image For example with the ALC level set to a lower level the headlights from a car will generally cause
10. AXIS 2120 User s Manual High Speed Services 67 Appendix E High Speed Services You will experience the full performance of the AXIS 2120 if you have access to high speed Internet services such as xDSL or a cable modem connection However as most high speed Internet services only provide you with one external IP address there are several practical issues that should be considered when developing your application Available IP Addresses Ideally your ISP Internet Service Provider will provide you with several external static IP addresses in which case you can assign any one of these to your AXIS 2120 to make it fully accessible over the internet However if your service provider supplies you with only one IP number which is often the case this IP number is normally assigned to your PC leaving no connection available for your AXIS 2120 If your ISP is unable to provide you with an additional IP number there are a number of other options that you may like to consider including NAT Box Short for Network Address Translation NAT is an Internet standard that allows a local area network LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of addresses for external traffic A NAT box located where your LAN meets the Internet will handle all of the necessary IP address translations and provides e Internal IP addresses that are unique to your network with no possibility of conflict with IP addresses used b
11. Audio Module see page 53 The IO Connector A 4 pole connector is provided for auxiliary IO connections to the AXIS 2120 Physical Connector The IO connector provides the interface to a single digital output and a single digital input A diagram for the connector complete with a pinout table is provided below Pin Function 1 Common Ground 2 Positive Connection for DC Power Input or Output Electrically in parallel with the derived DC power for the unit this pin may be used as a power input or output As a power input it can be used for remote applications to supply the AXIS 2120 via an external direct current source for example a 9 15V DC battery supply Used as a power output it can drive the photo coupled input or other equipment such as an infrared sensor The output voltage level is dependent upon the input voltage to the unit A maximum current of 50mA can be sourced from the DC output 3 Digital Input photo coupled anode Voltages 5 24V DC will activate the input It is possible to use pin 2 to source the input 4 Digital Transistor Output With a maximum load of 100mA and maximum voltage of 24V DC this output has an open collector NPN transistor with the emitter connected to pin 1 If it is to be used with an external relay a diode must be connected in parallel with the load for protection against any voltage transients as detailed in the Schematic Diagram on page 66 Important Connecting AC to the transistor outpu
12. J The power supply for your AXIS 2120 is country specific Please check that you are using the cor rect type See page 10 10 Assembling Your Camera AXIS 2120 User s Manual Assembling Your Camera The information provided in this section will assist you in unpacking and assembling the product correctly Once assembled you are then ready to install and configure your product as described in the following sections of this document Checking the Hardware Inventory Unpack and check all the items against the itemized list below You should contact your dealer immediately if you find anything is missing or damaged Item Title Variants Part Numbers Network Camera AXIS 2120 50 HZ without power supply 0126 001 01 AXIS 2120 50 HZ Europe 0126 002 01 AXIS 2120 50 HZ UK 0126 003 01 AXIS 2120 50 HZ Australia 0126 006 01 AXIS 2120 60 HZ without power supply 0126 011 01 AXIS 2120 60 HZ Europe 0126 012 01 AXIS 2120 60 HZ US 0126 014 01 AXIS 2120 60 HZ Japan 0126 015 01 AXIS 2120 60 HZ Australia 0126 016 01 Null Modem Cable 16954 Mounting Assembly 15104 Europe 14233 UK 14234 Power Supply PS D Australia 14255 USA 14253 Japan 14254 PS D Extension Cable 3 3 meter 15187 Printed Materials AXIS 2120 Installation Guide v1 0 or later 17618 Product Warranty Document 18489 Disk Media AXIS Network Camera CD v1 2 or later Important To accommodate the different power supply frequencies found in the USA and Europe the AXIS 2120
13. Windows dial up Networking and TCP IP must be correctly installed prior to commencing with the modem cable connection Detailed information on how to check this is provided in Windows Help Follow the steps below to configure a serial modem connection for your AXIS 2120 2 x Modems Properties Connect the supplied Null modem cable between the Serial Connector on the AXIS 2120 and the serial port on your computer From the Start menu open the Control Panel and double click the Modems icon General Diagnostics B The following modems are set up on this computer Connect the power supply to the camera server and check that the Power Indicator is lit If a Standard M odem is already set up and right proceed directly to step 8 Dialing from New Location Click Dialing Properties to modify how your calls are dialed Dialing Properties Install New Modem Windows will now try to detect your modem Before continuing you should Check the checkbox Don t detect my modem will select it from a list Click Next gt 1 If the modem is attached t computer make sure it is 2 Quit any programs that m modem Click Next when you are ready ty Select the Standard 28800 modem from the displayed list of modems Click Next gt lt Back re ocea Install New Modem You have selecte
14. You can arrange for image files to be transmitted as a sequential stream or only at specified time periods and you can set the times and frequency at which images are taken and uploaded to your ISP Installation and Configuration Overview Configure the AXIS 2120 to upload images to an Internet Service Provider as follows 1 Connect the AXIS 2120 to the network if available Otherwise use the supplied Null Modem Cable Connect a computer and initiate a dial up connection to the camera For this and general information on the dial up connection refer to Installing Your Camera to a Modem on page 15 Create a dedicated dial up connection Refine the dial up parameters Initiate the dial up connection Referring to Configuring Your Camera on page 21 open the product Home Page in your browser and start the Installation Wizard Complete the Wizard to establish the standard Security Date and Time Image General Layout and M odem settings selecting modem as your chosen method of connection 6 Continue the configuration using the Application Wizard to define your preferred ISP and mode of operation choosing Sequential mode to upload an image sequence that is unlimited or restricted between specified time periods but independent of any alarm event 7 Disconnect the AXIS 2120 from the network or Null Modem Cable and connect it directly to the modem 8 The application setup is complete You should now verify the installation by remotely ac
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16. and TCP IP Network settings selecting network as your chosen method of connection in the Modem or Network dialog Refer to Configuring Your Camera on page 21 3 Continue the configuration of your product using the Application Wizard to define the target FTP server and your preferred mode of operation choosing Sequential mode to create your active application 4 Having completed the Wizard you should now verify the configuration by accessing the images stored on the FTP sever from your browser AXIS 2120 User s Manual Choosing Your Application 33 Uploading Pre and or Post Alarm Images to a Remote FTP server The AXIS 2120 is an ideal solution for a wide variety of remote monitoring applications By creating windows for in image motion detection or by connecting an external alarm device to the I O connector you can quickly configure the product to upload single images or send pre post alarm image sequences to an FTP server when a time or alarm based event occurs Using the available Wizards you organize the times and frequency at which images are taken and uploaded to the target FTP server and optionally arrange for e mail alerts containing single images or Web references to recorded image sequences Installation and Configuration Overview Configure the AXIS 2120 to upload Pre and or Post Alarm images as follows 1 Connect the AXIS 2120 to your local network Refer to Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12 2 Open th
17. is available in 60Hz and 50Hz variants The 60Hz variant delivers a resolution of 525 lines of at 60 half frames per second and is suitable for use in the United States whereas the 50Hz variant delivers 625 lines at 50 half frames per second and is appropriate for use in Europe AXIS 2120 User s Manual Assembling Your Camera 11 Fixing the AXIS 2120 to a Mounting Assembly Caution Although the AXIS 2120 Network Camera is supplied with a varifocal DC auto Iris lens that automatically regulates the amount of light entering the camera prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may cause damage to the CCD Consequently Axis recommends extreme caution when install ing your product in strong sunlight as failure to do so may invalidate your product warranty The mounting assembly supplied with your AXIS 2120 features a screw head that attaches to the underside of the product Fasten the AXIS 2120 to the mounting assembly and position it appropriately for your application The three holes in the base unit allow the product to be securely fastened to a wall 12 Installing Your Camera on a Network AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installing Your Camera on a Network Macintosh users Please refer to Notes for Macintosh Users on page 61 e Easy installation Use The AXIS IP Installer See Using the AXIS IP Installer on page 60 e Quick installation Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 2120 on an E
18. or post alarm images to a target FTP server when in image motion external alarms or time based events occur You can also optionally send e mail alerts containing a single image or a Web link to a pre post alarm image sequence stream saved to the target FTP server Note You can access live images from any desktop browser on your network as soon as the AXIS 2120 is physically installed on your network The installer of the camera uses the available Wizards to configure the chosen application Advanced users can then use the Web based Administration Tools for refining the application once the basic configuration has been established with the Wiz ards 29 30 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User s Manual Picture frequency for Networking Applications When used in a TCP IP networking environment the AXIS 2120 delivers up to 25 30 PAL NTSC images second where the actual image frequency is typically limited by your computer and browser e the chosen image resolution and compression e the lighting conditions at the point of installation e available network bandwidth e the complexity of detail and color variation within the image Important 60Hz and 50Hz variants of the AXIS 2120 are available to accommodate the different power supply fre quencies found in the USA and Europe The 60Hz variant delivers a resolution of 525 lines at 60 half frames per second and is suitable for use in the United States whe
19. pages are stored in a compressed read only area of the file system If you intend to try changing these you must strictly adhere to the instructions provided here and ensure that you DO NOT inadvertently change any files other than those featured in this section Failure to comply with this notice may render your product unusable All files stored in the etc httpd html directory are available through the product Web server in the virtual directory local The URL to resident pages in the etc httpd html directory is http IP local lt filename gt htm 70 Bete ETE AXIS 2120 User s Manual Editing and Storing Your Webpages Note Several demonstration and tutorial pages describe in some detail how to perform execute and implement various HTML development functions for your product Follow the instructions below to create and save customized pages to the AXIS 2120 1 Using your preferred editor create your html file and store it on your local PC hard drive 2 Now use ftp to upload the file to the AXIS 2120 Enter the following on the command line ftp lt camera ip address gt Example age 172 21 200 Log on as root with the root password pass Change to the correct directory within the AXIS 2120 by entering the following command cd etc httpd html 5 For binary storage of the files not absolutely necessary although good practice type bin 6 Upload your html files by ente
20. the calculated aver age level of light to increase and subsequently result in a compensated image that is usually much darker Adjusting the ALC to a higher level reduces the sensitivity of the lens to single light sources within the image 44 Boe matter TE AXIS 2120 User s Manual Adjusting the Back Focus Your AXIS 2120 is supplied with the back focus roughly set to accommodate a reasonable level of focus throughout the complete focusing range However if you are using a lens other than that supplied with your product or you are dissatisfied with the quality of focusing at a specific plane or at several planes within the focusing range you may need to make some fine adjustments to the back focusing of the lens This is performed by adjusting the focus and zoom rings of the camera lens as described below Procedure 1 With the Focus Ring set to the Far focus F co position aim the camera at a subject over 30 metres away 2 Set the lens assembly to wide angle and adjust the back focus by loosening the Lock Ring and then turning the lens assembly Continue to turn the lens assembly until you achieve optimum image clarity 3 Check that you obtain sharp pictures at various zoom grades and various distances Note If possible it is better to perform this adjustment in low light conditions or with a filter covering the front optic This will ensure the iris is fully open to give the smallest depth of field and there fore t
21. 120 User s Manual Configuring the Audio Module The network camera s administration pages provide all the tools required for successfully configuring the AXIS 2191 From the camera s home page click on the link to Administration Tools A new page containing the tools will open To complete the configuration of your audio module follow these instructions 1 From the Admin tools click External Devices Select the Set es ie ee Ee oe Eee ae AXIS 2191 Audio Module as the device to use Click Save je ipe j m Note If you do not see External Devices then your camera does not have the correct firmware installed and it must be upgraded Please see Updating the Firmware on page 62 2 Under External Devices click Audio This opens the configuration page for the audio module see illustration below 3 Select the audio mode This can be Full Duplex Talk and Listen Simultaneously e Half Duplex Talk and Listen e Simplex Talk e Simplex Listen This selection will depend on your application See page 49 for more information 4 Enter the number of clients that will be able to The configuration page for the AXIS 2191 access the application at any one time Use this setting to limit access if you only have limited bandwidth available 5 If you are using Half Duplex mode the Send iw Audis option can be used to send audio from the ia s mi le oe N 00 3 oo client currently transmitting
22. 5 30 frames second PAL NTSC over 10M bps or 100M bps networks High Compression The AXIS ARTPEC chip provides efficient compression of J PEG images and allows the variable compression ratio to be defined by the user External Device Connection Supporting an auxiliary Input Output Connector you can connect your AXIS 2120 to a variety of external devices such as IR sensors switches and alarm relays In combination with the programmable alarming facilities you can quickly develop a variety of security applications that are triggered on time or alarm based events Modem Support The Point to Point Protocol PPP support allows you to use your AXIS 2120 remotely over a serial link just as if it were located on your local network After initially setting up the unit using a local connection to a computer you can then configure the unit for remote use over an external modem ISP Support Arrange for image files to be uploaded to an Internet Service Provider ISP and you can provide the global Internet community with browser access to your live images Select any supported ISP from the Web based Wizards or choose your own ISP as an imaging repository for your images Security The AXIS 2120 includes a self contained Web server which means that your digital images can be protected just like any other Internet host Data protection is normally implemented by your Network Administrator using the unit s security setings in combination wi
23. AXIS 2120 Network Camera User s Manual AXIS 2120 User s Manual About This Document This document is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 2120 Network Camera and is applicable for firmware release 2 32 Although many of the operational aspects of the product are described in the on line help this manual contains information for configuring managing and using the unit in your networking environment as well as a general overview of the product functionality Readers are recommended to use this document as a supplement to the Wizards and other online information available via the W eb based interface Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis Website as required Safety Notices Please observe all safety markings when using this product Caution Potential hazard that can damage the product Important Potential hazard that can seriously impair operation Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you have fully understood the implications Legal Considerations Camera surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country Check the laws in your local region before using the AXIS 2120 for surveillance Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC USA 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 It has been tested a
24. Becordsleafiel Enable software compression All other Eee sion and Use default gateway on a Allowed network pte Checkboxes should remain unchecked remote network checkboxes Click OK M NeiBevi eee ae F Use IP headers pressi Vv Nee TCP IP Settings a Use defauit gateway on remote network F OK Cancel _ Inthe Allowed network protocols field check the TCP IP checkbox The NetBEUI and IPX SPX checkboxes should remain unchecked Click the Scripting tag and ensure that the Start ter minal screen minimized checkbox is checked Click OK to exit Dial Up Networking Properties 20 Installing Your Camera to a Modem AXIS 2120 User s Manual Initiating the Dial up Connection Important Double click My Computer and then double click the Dial Up Networking dialog Enter a Username and Password using the default root and pass respectively Connect To Double click the dial up connec tion icon previously created for your AXIS 2120 AxisCamera was used in this and previous examples Connecting to AxisCamera Verifying the Modem Connection Having initiated your dial up connection as described above you can quickly verify the integrity of the connection by accessing the AXIS 2120 using a standard browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer as follows y Netscape As the AXIS 2120 emulates a DNS server type in No
25. P 1 0 Connector Providing a single optical isolated alarm input and a single digital output max 24V 0 1A that features a programmable digital input output for remote image storage via File Transfer Protocol FTP or E mail SMTP pre post alarm image storage Pre Post Alarm Buffer Up to 8 MByte memory available for pre post alarm image storage Modem Connector Single 9 pin D SUB RS232 connector max 115 kbps half duplex Security Multi user password protection Operating Conditions Temp 41to122 F 5 to 50 C Humidity 8 80 RHG Approvals EMC FCC Class A C EN55024 1998 Emission C Tick Australia VCCI J apan Safety EN 60950 UL CSA Metrics Height 2 2 5 7 cm Width 3 4 8 6 cm Length 5 4 lens 1 8 7 2 13 8 cm 4 5 cm 18 3 cm Weight 0 55 Ib 0 25 kg excluding power supply Hardware ARTPEC 1 compression chip ETRAX 100 including 32 bit RISC 100 MIPS CPU 16 Mbyte DRAM 4 Mbytes FLASH PROM AXIS 2120 User s Manual Technical Specifications 73 Camera Lens Varifocal DC Iris lens with CS Mount manual zoom variable focus and exposure control Variable shutter speeds between 1 50 1 10000 PAL and 1 60 1 10000 NTSC Power External power supply 12V AC 9 6 VA PS D included 9 15V AC min 10VA or 9 15V DC min 8W Complimentary Software AXIS IP Installer for quick installation of multiple units AXIS Camera Control Axis ActiveX compo
26. Q Can set up my camera to run as a PC cam on my computer A No The AXIS 2120 is a network camera for use only on Ethernet networks or with a modem Q Do have to use the Wizards whenever want to make changes A No Everything that is configured in the Wizards can also be configured individually from the links on the left hand side of the Administration Tools page Q What are the ftp path the ftp host name and ftp user name A If you are uploading your images to an ftp server the ftp path is the location of the directory on the remote ftp server where you will be saving your images the ftp host is the name or IP address of the ftp server and the ftp user name is the identity you use for logging in to the ftp server AXIS 2120 User s Manual ES eE 55 PINGing Your IP Address By sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply the PING utility can determine whether a specific IP address is accessible It also provides a particularly useful method for confirming addressing conflicts with your AXIS 2120 on the network Follow the instructions below in association with Symptoms Possible Causes and Remedial Actions on page 56 and run the PING utility to troubleshoot TCP IP problems on your network 1 Start a Command window 2 Type ping x x x x Where x x x x is the IP address of the AXIS 2120 3 If you recieve the reply destination host unreachable then the AXIS 2120 is not accessible on your subnet Yo
27. Talk Used in Half Duplex or Simplex Talk mode The button s own mode is set in the camera s admin pages a Me E Available Bandwidth Select the bandwidth available J Diera a indents d slider controls and level indicators J x 4 b for your connection j 4 Show Hide Settings lt i j Lia F SE Level Adjust IN OUT Mute Checkboxes J ee to mute speaker or eee Drag sliders to adjust level A Using the Different Audio Modes Full Duplex Full Duplex mode means that you can transmit and receive audio talk and listen at the same time without having to use any of the controls This is just like having a telephone conversation The only controls you may wish to use are the mute checkboxes to turn off the sound and the level sliders to adjust the input output levels This mode requires a full duplex sound card on your computer If your available bandwidth is 0 2M bit s or less it is recommended that you use Half Duplex mode instead Half Duplex Half Duplex mode also sends and receives audio in both directions but only in one direction at a time This means you must actively transmit with the help of the Push to Talk button To speak press the button check that the microphone is not muted When finished speaking release the button You will now be receiving audio from the other end of the connection Note that the Push to Talk but
28. allation The Installation Wizard helps you quickly get the product up and running Recommended for use by both novices and experienced users Application This Wizard will guide you through the process of setting up your application Support Tool Description General Displays various useful information about how and where to get help Release Notes View the product Release Notes the Parameter List and or initiate a Restart of the unit Parameters Displays the complete list of settings currently valid in the unit Log File Displays the log file showing all of the commands executed since the last restart Restart Reset Provides commands for restarting the unit and for resetting to the factory default settings About Displays information about the development of this product Help Starts the product s on line help Home Opens the product s home page AXIS 2120 User s Manual Configuring Your Camera 25 System Security To prevent any unauthorized use of the camera the AXIS 2120 supports multi user password protection and access is restricted to defined users only The system Administrator s has exclusive access to the product s Administration Tools and can determine the registration and access rights for all users Notes When accessing the Administrator Tools for the first time you will be assumed to be the admin jstrator and will be logged in as such with the username root and default password pass e The root password m
29. amera A Serial Number e N Focus on page 39 j Located on the underside label of the AXIS _ 2120 the serial number is identical tothe Ethernet address of the unit A lt Caution Although the AXIS 2120 Network Camera is supplied with a varifocal DC auto Iris lens that automati cally regulates the amount of light into the camera prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the CCD Consequently Axis recommends extreme caution when installing your prod uct in strong sunlight as failure to do so may invalidate your product warranty AXIS 2120 User s Manual Physical Description 9 The Rear Panel RS 232 Serial Connector The serial connector provides the RS 232 interface for con necting a modem or the con nection for the AXIS 2191 Audio Module For pinout information see Appendix D he Unit Connectors A P NA _ Power Supply Connector A single J ack socket PS D for connection of the AXIS 2120 power supply The ter minal block connector provides an auxiliary connection point for AC or DC power to the unit Se i J y Indicator Normally lit when power is applied If it is not lit or it flashes there is a problem with the AXIS 2120 external power supply L 4 x J Note aay me 1 0 Connector gt Provides the physical interface to a digital output and a single digital photo cou pled input that is used for connecting a variet
30. anual you can alternatively set the IP address for your AXIS 2120 using any of the following methods as appropriate for your operating system Method Operating Systems Refer to AXIS IP Installer Windows 95 98 ME and Using the AXIS IP Installer on page 60 NT 2000 BOOTP UNIX Requiring a BOOTP daemon on your system this method operates over the entire network A request to an active daemon initiates a search of the boot table to find an entry matching the unit s Ethernet address The daemon replys with the IP address for the device if a match is found DHCP Most This method should only be used if you know which IP address the DHCP server will give the camera or if your version of DHCP can update a DNS server which then allows you to access the camera using a name Notes Do not use the default or IP address featured in these examples when installing your AXIS 2120 If in doubt consult your network administrator to obtain an unused IP address Make sure the AXIS 2120 is powered up and attached to the network e Server Privileges Although no special privileges are required for Windows 95 98 you do need Administrator privileges for Windows NT 2000 and Root privileges on UNIX systems Ethernet Address The AXIS 2120 is pre configured with a unique Ethernet Address based upon the serial number printed on the underside label of the unit where the serial number typically follows the format 00 40 8c xx yy zz You must
31. are connected a the Mute button is not pressed e the Int Ext switch for the input is in the correct position e the input and output levels are correct e all cabling is connected and all power switches are ON No audio signal from PCto The Post Content Length set Set the value of the Post Content Length in your proxy server to 1MB the AXIS 2191 when passing in the proxy server is too low or more You may need to contact your system administrator to do a proxy server this No full duplex function Incorrect configuration Check the setting in the camera s administration tools Sound card does not support For information on how to check if your sound card supports full duplex full duplex please visit www axis com and see the support section for Axis camera products Poor performance Too many users clients Try limiting the number of clients allowed to connect connected Low bandwidth Reduce the available bandwidth by changing to a lower setting in the Available Bandwidth selector Setting a lower bandwidth will reduce any break up in the sound but will also increase the transmission delay If running in Full Duplex mode try switching to Half Duplex mode Whining orscreechingsound Poor positioning of speakers Relocate the speakers or microphone so that they do not point from speakers feedback and or microphone towards each other and or lower the volume Poor sound on headphones Incorrect connection Headphones can only be use
32. cessing the images that are now stored by your ISP Rae lS 38 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User s Manual Uploading Pre Post Alarm Images to Your Internet Service Provider Perfect as a remote imaging tool the AXIS 2120 not only transmits live video streams over a standard Dial up connection but also supports in image motion detection and the connection of a wide variety of standard external alarm devices Using the Application Wizard the AXIS 2120 is quickly configured for uploading single or pre post alarm images to an ISP under alarm conditions You define the times and the frequency at which images are taken and uploaded to the ISP and optionally arrange for e mail alerts containing single images or Web references to image streams stored with your ISP Installation and Configuration Overview Configure the AXIS 2120 to upload images to an Internet Service Provider in Alarm Mode as follows 1 Connect the AXIS 2120 to the network if available Otherwise use the supplied Null Modem Cable Connect a computer and initiate a dial up connection to the AXIS 2120 For this and general information on the dial up connection refer to Installing Your Camera to a Modem on page 15 Create a dedicated dial up connection Refine the dial up parameters Initiate the dial up connection Referring to Configuring Your Camera on page 21 open the product Home Page in your browser and start the Installation Wizard Complete t
33. ction with the Focus Assistant this multi colored indicator can be used as a local focusing aid see Adjusting the Camera Focus on page 39 However under normal conditions this indicator defines the operational status of the camera as described below e green the indicator flashes briefly and momentarily displays orange during the start up and self test routines the indicator then displays green to indicate a healthy unit status e red the indicator will display red only if a problem with the AXIS 2120 has occurred Refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting Note The Status Indicator also displays orange when resetting to the factory default settings as described in Reinstating the Factory Default Settings on page 28 The Status Indicator can also be made to flash whenever images are displayed in a browser See the on line help for more infor J mation i Ma A Control Button Located to the left of the lens assembly this button is recessed within the product casing Using a suitably pointed object press this button to restore the factory default settings as described in Reinstating the Factory Default Set Ss Lens Assembly Includes a wide angle lens with rotational focus control The supplied lens is removable and can be replaced with any standard C CS tings on page 28 and to mounted lens y enable the Focus Assis a A tant as described in Adjusting the C
34. d by connecting them to Speaker Out on the terminal connector The Power indicator LED is Faulty power supply Verify that you are using an AXIS PS D power supply not constantly lit The AXIS 2191 works locally Firewall protection Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator but not externally Default routers required Check if you need to configure the default router settings Note If you still have a problem after reading this information please contact your reseller or visit www axis com and check the support section for Axis camera products Operating temperature 40 105 F 5 40 C Humidity 8 80 relative humidity EMC C EN55024 EN55022 Class B and EN61000 3 3 EMC FCC Class A of FCC Rules and Regu lations part 15 subpart B EMC amp Full duplex audio Audio data encoded in ADPCM format at 32kbps 8 kHz sampling G 721 Data is sent using HTTP 9 pin D SUB serial connector RS 232 Power Input Axis PS D power supply Microphone Input 1 50mVpp PC type Connection Diagram FIEEBD Eee p Mbk T MIT HUF Limin Pe 52 The AXIS 2191 Audio Module AXIS 2120 User s Manual ole Specifications for the AXIS 2191 Line Out Unbalanced 0 05 1 0Vpp Line Input Balanced 0 05 1Vpp Connect source ground to pin 2 and source signal to pin 1 if the source is unbalanced Speaker Output Balanced 0 5W Imped ance 8 32 Ohms Connect directly to speaker without capacitors
35. d the following modem Standard 28800 bps Modem Select the port to use with this modem Cor ons mort COMI which your AXIS 2120 is now connected via the Null Modem cable Click Next gt Install New Modem Your modem has been set up successfully IF you want to change these settings double click res 3 lodems icon in Control Pan modem and click Properties A Standard 28800 modem connection is now available for the AXIS 2120 Click Finish to close the Install New Modem Wizard Next gt ea Click the Properties button to finally check that the displayed Communications Port is set correctly that is set to the same port as you have connected the AXIS 2120 Click OK Click Close 18 Installing Your Camera to a Modem AXIS 2120 User s Manual Creating a Dial up Networking Connection Follow the steps below to create a dial up networking connection to your AXIS 2120 Double click My Computer and then double click the Dial Up Beles Networking icon H Double click the Make New a a Connection icon Make New Connection Type a name for the computer you are dialing AxisCamerd Address EA DiatUp Networking ial Up E Provide the connection with a Networking name AxisCamera is the name 4 of used in the subsequent examples 23 Standard 28800 bps Modem z Configure
36. e Auto Iris function requires no further intervention from the user If you are unable to immediately resolve any apparent fault refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting The Serial Connector The serial connector can be used for several purposes In the absence of a local network connection the serial connector provides a physical interface for connecting a modem or computer to the AXIS 2120 When a local network connection is unavailable at the point of installation connect your PC to this connector using the supplied Null Modem Cable to initially configure your product If you intend to use the AXIS 2191 Audio Module with your network camera then this is the connector used for connecting it 64 The Unit Connectors AXIS 2120 User s Manual The Physical Connector A single 9 pin D sub connector provides the physical connection for the RS 232 serial interface of the AXIS 2120 This interface is for use with an external modem and is suitable for speeds of up to 115kbps A diagram of the RS 232 connector complete with pinout information is shown below Pin Function 1 CD Carrier Detect A view of the RS 232 connector as seen from 2 RXD Receive Data the rear of the AXIS 2120 3 TXD Transmit Data 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Ground 1 2 3 4 5 6 DSR Data Signal Ready Tf RTS Return To Send o 8 CTS Clear To Send 9 RI Ring Indicator For pinout information concerning the AXIS 2191
37. e camera uses the Installation and Application Wizards to establish the basic parameters for your application and advanced users can then use the Administration Tools to refine the application AXIS 2120 User s Manual Choosing Your Application 35 Picture Frequency for Modem Applications When used with a modem the speed of your communications link will normally determine the image frequency in your browser A standard image is normally transmitted in 2 5 seconds although optimal image frequency is achieved by buffering the video stream into internal memory before uploading the recorded images to your ISP or Web server This is the ideal solution for remote applications connected to external security devices and which require a good flow of images from alarm events Proprietary ISP Dial up Protocols If your ISP requires you to install special software before initiating a Dial up connection it is likely that your ISP is using proprietary protocols incompatible with the standard based AXIS 2120 In these circumstances Axis recommends that you ask your ISP for an alternative dial up service that allows for standard dial up networking or ask them to provide a standard Linux dial up connection Axis does not guarantee the compatibility of this product with any ISP requiring the use of proprietary or non standard software as a pre requisite for Dial up connections 36 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User s Manual Remote Imaging
38. e product Home Page in your browser and start the Installation Wizard Complete the Wizard to establish the standard Security Date and Time Image General Layout and TCP IP Network settings selecting network as your chosen method of connection in the Modem or Network dialog Refer to Configuring Your Camera on page 21 3 Continue the configuration of your product using the Application Wizard to define the target FTP server and define your preferred mode of operation choosing Alarm M ode to upload single images or pre post alarm image sequences when a defined alarm or time based event occurs 4 Having completed the Wizard you should now verify the configuration by triggering the defined alarm event and then viewing the uploaded images in your browser Note For full details on how to create and use motion detection windows see M otion Detection on page 26 34 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User s Manual Modem Applications If a local network connection is not available at your chosen point of installation you can alternatively connect your AXIS 2120 to a V 90 compatible modem and quickly configure any number of exciting applications using the Wizards including e Viewing images in a fully custom designed Web page over a Dial up modem connection Sequentially uploading images to an ISP Internet Service Provider over a dial up modem connection and publishing images to the whole Internet community Uploading single
39. ed as follows In Windows check that the IP address for your AXIS 2120 is on the same subnet as your workstation Exactly how this is done varies from one version of Windows to another See Windows help for more information If your AXIS 2120 is on a different subnet than your workstation you will not be able to set the IP address from this workstation Contact your network administrator In Windows 95 the ARP In Windows 95 the ARP command cannot be used if you table was empty when have an empty ARP table you tried to set the IP adaress If the table is empty re install the product ensuring that the IP address for your own PC is also used Type arp a to view the ARP table Note The AXIS IP Installer provides a good alternative to ARP Possible problem with your Try disabling the proxy default in your browser proxy server Other networking problems Try replacing your network cable Test the network interface of the product by connecting a local computer to the unit using a standard Crossover hub to hub Cable If the above actions do not resolve the problem the AXIS 2120 may be faulty In this case try to localize the problem by connecting the AXIS 2120 to the serial port of a local computer using the supplied Null Modem Cable and report your findings to your local distribu tor The Power indicator is not Faulty power supply Verify that you are using an AXIS PS D power supply constantly lit AXIS 2120 User
40. ess to both the images and the product Web pages in your browser Note Although custom HTML code is not supported by Axis advanced users can optionally write their own individual pages as described in Appendix F Custom Web Pages 32 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2120 User s Manual Sequentially Uploading Images to a Remote FTP Server Ideal for any busy Web site where a large audience is expected this application uploads images to a designated FTP server on your network to provide image access to an unlimited amount of viewing clients over your intranet or the Internet AXIS 2120 di Leu nie i LAN WAN Intranet or Internet Browser Simply install the AXIS 2120 directly on your local Ethernet network and complete the Installation and Application Wizards to develop an active application that will upload images to a designated FTP server as a sequential stream that is unlimited or at specified time periods Then organize the times and the frequency at which your images are taken and uploaded to the target FTP server Installation and Configuration Overview Configure the AXIS 2120 to actively upload images to an FTP server as follows 1 Connect the AXIS 2120 to your local network Refer to Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12 2 Open the product Home Page in your browser and start the Installation Wizard Complete the Wizard to establish the standard Security Date and Time Image General Layout
41. fore attempting any fine tuning 6 Return to your browser and review the picture quality If you consider the focal distance too distant repeat steps 4 amp 5 until you are satisfied with both the focal distance and quality 7 To exit the Focus Assistant press and hold the Control button until the Status Indicator flashes Yellow The Status Indicator displays Green when the Focus Assistant is closed 42 ECEE AEE realy AXIS 2120 User s Manual Replacing the Lens Since the AXIS 2120 is designed with a CS mount the lens supplied with your product can be replaced with any standard C or CS lens typically used within the surveillance industry Note Although the lens supplied with your product can be directly replaced with any CS type lens a C type lens must be installed with an adaptor for it to work with your AXIS 2120 An adaptor effectively moves the lens 5mm farther from the camera Follow the instructions below to replace the supplied DC Iris lens with any C or CS type lens 1 Unscrew the AXIS 2120 lens 2 C lens only Attach the new lens to a C CS Adapter 3 Screw the new lens onto the AXIS 2120 If applicable adjust the iris according to the prevailing light conditions 4 Referring to Focusing Procedure on page 40 adjust the camera focus Hit Refresh in your browser and monitor the results from the product Home Page Adjusting the DC Iris Settings If you choose to replace the lens supplied with your AXIS 2120
42. he Wizard to establish the standard Security Date and Time Image General Layout and M odem settings selecting modem as your chosen method of connection 6 Continue the configuration using the Application Wizard to define your preferred ISP and mode of operation choose Alarm Mode to upload single images or upload pre post alarm image sequences when in image motion is detected or when a defined alarm or time based event occurs For information on how to create and use motion detection windows see Motion Detection on page 26 7 Disconnect the AXIS 2120 from the network or Null Modem Cable and connect it directly to the modem 8 The application setup is complete You should now verify the configuration by triggering the defined alarm event and then viewing the resultant images uploaded to your ISP 00 bt Note Except for when the AXIS 2120 is dialing out you can refine or amend the product configuration at any time using a remote dial up connection or a local computer connected via the supplied Null Modem Cable AXIS 2120 User s Manual Adjusting the Camera Focus 39 Adjusting the Camera Focus The AXIS 2120 has a varifocal DC Iris lens that automatically regulates the amount of light entering the camera to provide a wide angle zoom with a minimal amount of distortion Complete with a standard CS mount this supplied lens can also be replaced by any other lens conforming to the same standard Direct Focusing in Your Browser Sup
43. he best results AXIS 2120 User s Manual The AXIS 2191 Audio Module 45 The AXIS 2191 Audio Module The AXIS 2191 Audio Module is an add on device that provides audio capability to Axis network cameras The module connects quickly and easily to the serial port of the camera and is configured and controlled via the camera s user interface The AXIS 2191 is supplied separately AXIS 2020 St A F i an _ aa nai wer P An Axis network camera or with an AXIS 2191Audio Module connected provides live audio and video to browser clients and on the network A pa v 201 x Se wa Ti AKIS 2100 2010 Features and Functions e Easy to install and use e Runs on Ethernet LANs and or the Internet e Built in omni directional microphone Compatible with most microphones and speakers not included e External microphone via 3 5mm socket or Line In via the terminal block e Simple configuration and management via the network camera s administration pages Can be used in Full Duplex Half Duplex or Simplex mode see page 49 e Push to talk button in client user interface in Half Duplex or Simplex Talk mode e Fully adjustable input and output levels e Mute function Legal Considerations Video and audio surveillance may be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country Please check the laws in your local region before using Axis network cameras or the AXIS 2191 Audio Module for surve
44. ier ie ie deere sedans twee as 10 Checking the Hardware Inventory 0 2 20 0 cece ec cece eee ee eee eee 10 Fixing the AXIS 2120 to a Mounting Assembly 00 cee eee eee ee 11 Installing Your Camera on a Network sss cece eee eee ees 12 Quick Installation Procedure n nanan nnann aaan 12 Verifying the Installation From Your Browser 00 00 nananana 14 Installing Your Camera to a Modem ccc cece eee 15 Before You Begin otcaste Kawa ey se Pee Pe oy pay ena aig nee erences lox 15 Connecting Your Computer Using the Null Modem Cable 05 17 Creating a Dial up Networking Connection 0 0 cece cece eee 18 Refining the Dial up Networking Properties 0c cee eee eee 19 Initiating the Dial up Connection 000s cece cece cece eee eee eee 20 Verifying the Modem Connection 0 ccc cece cece eee e nee eeees 20 Configuring Your Camera ccc cece eee eee eee eee eee eee 21 Configuration Using the Wizards ccc cece ce cece eee eee eee 21 The Administration Tools ccc seine ctiswrecenvewes Keanna atsewles ried 22 Systemi SecUriEy onc oaxorasieedawset enw aa a E E aE ban dead ban ws 25 Motion Detection areca papa end ee Hapa aoe eden oe eee any ae ee 26 Reinstating the Factory Default Settings 0 0 cece eee eee eee eee 28 Choosing Your Application 0 cece eee eee 29 Networking Applications ico ccistaeeseetaatkecuas ver atne
45. illance purposes 46 The AXIS 2191 Audio Module AXIS 2120 User s Manual The Front Panel C Power Connector lt Serial Port Connector Connect the serial cable from here to the serial port on the camera AXIS 2191 Audia Freer Active s Power Indicator Normally lit Activity Indicator Lights up when the camera has configured the audio module The Rear Panel OON In Volume In Volume Out Line Out 3 5mm socket Level control for Built in Level control for 3 5mm socket for connection input Use a omni direc speaker volume for speakers of external screwdriver to tional micro Use a screw with built in microphone adjust phone driver to adjust amplifier e g PC speakers x Set to Int for internal micro phone or Ext w for external microphone or Line In Terminal Block Connector Level In Level Out The colors used to indicate the input and output levels are Used for Green Level OK Line In e g CD radio e Yellow Risk for overload Speaker out headphones or speakers Red Overload without amplifier AXIS 2120 User s Manual The AXIS 2191 Audio Module 47 Installing the Audio Module Before installing the AXIS 2191 Audio Module first install your network camera Refer to the installation section on page 12 If you intend running the audio module
46. ime Image General Layout and M odem settings selecting modem as your chosen method of connection 6 Disconnect the AXIS 2120 from the network or Null Modem Cable and connect it directly to the modem 7 The application setup is complete You should now verify the installation by remotely accessing the AXIS 2120 Web pages from your browser via the connected modem te aoe Note Except for when the AXIS 2120 is dialing out you can refine or amend the product configuration at any time using a remote Dial up connection or a local computer connected via the supplied Null Modem Cable AXIS 2120 User s Manual Choosing Your Application 37 Uploading Images to Your Internet Service Provider Perfect for Web attractions remote monitoring and process control applications the AXIS 2120 can be quickly configured to dial out from any remote location and transmit live images to an Internet Service Provider where your images can then be accessible to several specific users or the whole Internet community You can select any of the supported Public ISPs supported in the Application Wizard or specify a Public or Private ISP of your own choosing AXIS 2120 5 eee 3 amsa EE jl l Having established the Dial up connection for your AXIS 2120 using the Installation Wizard continue with your configuration using the Application Wizard to develop an active application which uploads live images to a designated ISP over standard phone lines
47. in a Custom designed Web Page The AXIS 2120 can be configured as a standalone application that is remote from any network Ideal for remote monitoring home security and process control applications you can quickly configure the AXIS 2120 for direct connection to a serial modem Use this application to view remote images from anywhere from the comfort of your home or the convenience of your office AXIS 2120 e K i h4e Browser Once the dial up connection for your AXIS 2120 is established the product plugs directly into a serial modem to provide immediate access to live video images in your own custom designed Web page You access the images and the product Web pages in exactly the same way as you would when connected to your ISP Installation and Configuration Overview Configure the AXIS 2120 for viewing images over a dial up modem connection as follows 1 Connect the AXIS 2120 to the network if available Otherwise use the supplied Null Modem Cable Connect a computer and initiate a dial up connection to the camera For this and general information on the dial up connection refer to Installing Your Camera to a Modem on page 15 Create a dedicated dial up Connection Refine the dial up parameters Initiate the dial up connection Referring to Configuring Your Camera on page 21 open the product Home Page in your browser and start the Installation Wizard Complete the Wizard to establish the standard Security Date and T
48. in conjunction with the Status Indicator to provide an onboard visual display for focusing your camera With the Focus Assistant enabled the Status Indicator displays Green when the camera is focused which means that you can conveniently focus the AXIS 2120 without having to monitor the images in a desktop browser 40 ECEE AEE relat AXIS 2120 User s Manual Focusing Quality The table below shows the full range of colors displayed by the Status Indicator when the Focus Assistant is enabled where each color represents a predefined level of focus Color Level of Focus Focus Quality Red 0 60 Poor Yellow 60 80 Reasonable Green 80 100 Good Plane of Focus The AXIS 2120 has rotational focus control that allows the focal length of the lens to be adjusted manually Dependent upon the chosen physical location for your camera it is likely that several planes of focus will exist throughout the full focusing depth of the unit Consequently the Status Indicator is likely to display green indicating a good level of focus several times throughout the full travel of the lens assembly Focusing Procedure Before you begin For the focusing algorithm to work efficiently always ensure that there is minimal movement within the camera s field of view when focusing your camera as described below With reference to the accompanying illustrations follow the instructions below to achieve a good basic level of focus under stable co
49. in full duplex mode check that the sound card on your computer supports this Line In on the terminal block If using an external microphone connect it to the socket provided To use an alternative input device e g CD player or radio connect it to Set the selector switch to Ext to use an external microphone or device Otherwise set to Int to use the internal microphone camera s Serial port Using the supplied cable connect the audio module s serial port to the network Connect power to the audio module Connect a loudspeaker to the 3 5mm socket amplified speakers only or to Out on the terminal block speakers with no amplifica tion Other devices including headphones are connected to the terminal block Check that the power indicators on both the audio module and the camera are lit Note that the power LED will blink during power up Using a screwdriver adjust the Volume In con trol so that the Level In LED occasionally shows yellow but not red To verify the connection to the AXIS 2191 start Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the network camera in the location address field e g 171 1 2 200 as shown here Configure the audio module from the camera s adminis tration pages as described in the following section 48 The AXIS 2191 Audio Module AXIS 2
50. ing a landscape setting the size parameter to small might possibly trigger the motion detection each time a bird flies through the motion detection window The size profile slider is used to determine the minimum size of the triggering object within the motion detection window Defines the elapsed time duration between the comparable reference and the current images i e should your AXIS 2120 compare the latest image with the one taken previously Low level or against one taken over an hour ago High level A High level setting causes the reference image to be updated very infrequently consequently any significant change in the target image will initiate an alarm that is active for a long period of time A Low level setting causes the reference image to be updated very frequently consequently any significant object in the target image area will be active for only a very short period before being seen as identical to the updated reference image This parameter is useful for 24 hour monitoring when night turns to day and other occasions when you want slight deviations in the motion detection window area to be tolerated without initiating alarms Defines how subtle the change of color or nuance needs to be before a motion detection alarm is triggered Ordinary colored objects on ordinary backgrounds trigger the motion detection when this parameter is set to High level When set to a Low level only very bright objects on a dark backg
51. izard can be started from the final page of the Installation Wizard or started independently from the Administration Tools Wizards page It provides a quick and easy way to define the Operation and Layout settings for your application as described in Tools Overview on page 24 Starting the Application Wizard 1 With reference to the operation information provided in the On line Help BI click Continue within the Application Wizard or click the link from within the Administration Tools Wizards Page to start the Wizard 2 Click the Finish button to save the defined application settings to the camera The Administration Tools Whether you are viewing images directly over the network or transmitting images over a modem you can use the Web based Administration Tools for configuring and managing your AXIS 2120 at any time Used for reviewing and refining your configuration after initially setting up the AXIS 2120 with the Installation Wizard these tools are ideal for more advanced users Note On line help 2 is stored internally in the AXIS 2120 and is available from most pages within the AXIS 2120 Web interface Containing comprehensive details on all product parameters and Administration Tools the on line help is your first point of reference when configuring and man aging the unit and is particularly useful for resolving any administration queries AXIS 2120 User s Manual Configuring Your Camera 23 Accessing the Tools
52. know the Ethernet address to complete the installation 60 Meum ae m o oe E AXIS 2120 User s Manual Using the AXIS IP Installer AXIS IP Installer is a Windows program that is ideal for setting the IP addresses for multiple Axis networking products on your network Also allowing you to access the home Web page of any Axis ThinServer device connected to your network this freely distributed software is available for download from www axis com Installing the AXIS IP Installer 1 Download the latest AXIS IP Installer software onto your desktop and run the Setup_ PInstaller exe program to start the installation 2 The AXIS IP Installer Setup dialog is displayed on the screen 3 Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen 4 Click Finish to complete the installation Setting the IP Address with the AXIS IP Installer 1 Run the AXIS IP Installer from the Start menu The following window will appear AXIS IP Installer SBE Please restart your AXIS server and then AXIS COMMUNICATIONS select it by clicking on its serial number Serial Number Current IP Address 00 40 8C 3C 03 3C 172 21 2 131 Continuously listening for new servers a Make sure Home page of selected AXIS server your server was restarted less than 20 minutes ago No server selected above yet F Logfile Please enter the desired IP address Version 1 00 and then click the button to set it Help C
53. lick Finish o EEA E a x Meke Non AsisCamera ial U onnection Networking The new dial up network con A nection is displayed You are i now ready to refine the dial up networking properties as described in the next section Bock AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installing Your Camera to a Modem 19 Refining the Dial up Networking Properties Having created the dial up connection for your AXIS 2120 follow the steps below to refine the connection properties From the dial up networking dialog right click the dedicated dial up connection previously created for your camera AxisCamera was the connection used in this and previous examples Select Properties Click TCP IP settings and then check the Server assigned IP address and Server assigned name server addresses radio buttons AxisCamera 21x P address General Server Types amp cinting Muttilink i 0 0 0 0 Deep aia Click the Server Types tab From the PPP Internet Windows NT drop down list select PPP as the Type ae P Advancedoptins of Dial Up Server E ee EA pecify name server addresses I Log on to network I Enable software compression Prien ONG om oe oe ae J Require Gecomday DNS D0 ON Non No T Reqiiedataens n the Advanced options field check saeyne Check the Use IP header compres L
54. lose 2 Restart your AXIS 2120 3 Select the serial number of your AXIS 2120 in the list The serial number is identical to the unit s Ethernet address 4 Enter the IP address Click Set IP address The IP address will now be set To access the home page of the AXIS 2120 click Home page of selected Axis server You can now configure the AXIS 2120 according to your requirements 6 Click OK to exit the program For more help during the installation of the IP address click Help or press the F1 key AXIS 2120 User s Manual Other IP Setup Methods 61 Notes for Macintosh Users The AXIS 2120 supports TCP IP over Ethernet or PPP Modem dial up You must use TCP IP on your Macintosh network as there is no support for AppleTalk When using the AXIS 2120 on a Macintosh please observe the following points The camera has a default IP address of 192 36 253 80 Assign a temporary IP address in the same subnet e g 192 36 253 81 to a Mac workstation and then connect to the camera The desired IP address for the camera should be set using the Installation Wizard The correct IP address for the Macintosh workstation should also be reset Changing the IP address for a Macintosh is simple and there is no need to reboot Currently there are limitations in the ActiveX Support in Internet Explorer running on the Macintosh This results in problems when viewing live moving images The recommended solution for viewing Axis ca
55. meras on the Macintosh is to use Netscape 62 Updating the Firmware AXIS 2120 User s Manual Appendix C Updating the Firmware The AXIS 2120 camera firmware is stored in Flash memory This memory is provided by a silicon chip that just like any other ROM device retains data content even after power is removed Flash memory is unique because it allows its data to be erased and re written This means that you can install firmware updates for your AXIS 2120 as soon as they become available without having to replace any parts New firmware can be simply loaded into the AXIS 2120 over the network Obtaining Updated Firmware The latest version of the AXIS 2120 camera firmware is available free of charge from the Axis website at www axis com or from your local distributor Upgrading the Firmware The AXIS 2120 firmware is upgraded over the network using FTP See the detailed instructions supplied with each new release Important e Always read the upgrade instructions available with each new release prior to upgrading your firm ware Downloading normally takes between 30 seconds and 10 minutes although it can take longer After starting the download you should always wait at least 20 minutes before power cycling the AXIS 2120 even if you suspect the download procedure has failed In controlled environments flash memory upgrades provide a very safe method for updating firm ware However flash products can become damaged if the
56. n access simply register a single authorized user External Set the COM Port on the AXIS 2120 to use a modem or the AXIS 2191 Audio Module which is supplied separately Devices For information on how to configure and use the audio module please s ee The AXIS 2191 Audio Module on page 45 Applications Tool Description Operation Choose to run your AXIS 2120 in Sequential or Alarm Mode determine when and how often images are taken using the Scheduler and define when the images are uploaded to an ISP or target FTP Web server Motion Enable in picture motion detection and trigger an immediate alarm whenever significant movement occurs in the Detection picture area Create a single motion detection window for the whole image area or create up to three discrete drag and drop windows and restrict alarms to movement in specific areas Each motion detection window is assigned with a unique name and a set of profile sliders that allow you to set individual alarm thresholds for the Size History and Sensitivity parameters A Motion Indicator is also included to provide an immediate visual display of actual detected motion against the defined alarm thresholds that are established for the highlighted window Layout Determine the Layout for the Web page in which your images will appear Customize the page to your own design and include your own logos links and title texts and enable or disable specific function buttons Wizards Tool Description Inst
57. nalized Home page For example Alias usr html index html etc httpd html index html Note Asan alternative to the above you might like to edit the DocumentRoot so that it points directly to the local directory However after doing this you will then be unable to access the original Home pages so be warned 6 After making these changes you must now type in the complete URL to access the normal index page http IP view index shtml 72 Technical Specifications AXIS 2120 User s Manual Appendix G Technical Specifications System Requirements The AXIS 2120 uses the standard Internet TCP IP suite of protocols and can be used with most operating systems Windows 95 98 NT and 2000 Linux UNIX Mac and others The only software required is Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 x or higher used with Axis ActiveX component AXIS Camera Control or Netscape 4 x Installation Physical network connection using RJ 45 twisted pair cable Remote connection using any standard serial modem or local computer connected using the a Null Modem cable Management Remote configuration and status using Web based Administration Tools Image Features Time date stamp text overlay variable size color CGI control and in picture motion detection Image Resolution CIF 352 x 288 QCIF 176 x144 4CIF 704 x 576 Networking 10baseT Ethernet or 100baseTX Fast Ethernet TCP IP HTTP FTP SMTP NTP ARP and BOOT
58. nd 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 necessary to correct the interference Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits 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 if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions please inform your local Axis office which can be found on the cover of this document 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 conseque
59. nditions Important Do not press the Control Button for at least10 seconds after powering up the unit as this will cause the AXIS 2120 to return to the factory default settings 1 Power up the AXIS 2120 and then wait at least 10 seconds 2 Turn the lens to its extreme Far focus F position AXIS 2120 User s Manual Adjusting the Camera Focus 41 3 Enable the Focus Assistant Using a suitably pointed object press and continue to hold Status Indicator Lens Assembly the Control Button until the Status Indicator flashes Yellow The Focus Assistant is now enabled with the Status Indicator set to Focus Mode the AXIS 2120 now initiates a focusing algorithm to regularly calculate the quality of focus 4 In order for the Focus Assistant to access the full focusing range for your application environment now turn the lens to its extreme Near focus N position 5 Finally turn the lens slowly towards the Control Button Far focus F o position until the Status Indicator displays Green that is until a Good level of focus is achieved Notes A Good level of focus is normally achievable throughout several planes within the focusing range of the camera The Status Indicator displays Green to indicate a Good level of focus at 80 of optimum focus Since optimum focusing is dependent upon the camera s field of view it is important to scan the focusing plane from the closest to the furthest perspectives be
60. nent software required for Microsoft Internet Explorer Java Applet as alternative to Activex Compression and Performance The AXIS 2120 delivers Motion PEG images at up to 25 images per second as well as single J PEG images that feature user controlled compression levels See also Picture frequency for Networking Applications on page 30 All specifications are subject to change without prior notice Index A Access rights 25 Activex 14 Anonymous user access 25 AppleTalk 61 ARP 56 ARTPEC 1 7 72 Assigning an IP address 12 Audio Configuration 48 AXIS 2191 Audio Module 45 AXIS IP Installer 59 B Boa Web server 7 BOOTP 59 Browsers 14 C CGI scripts 6 Compression 7 30 Configuring the camera 21 Connectors 63 Custom web pages 69 D Description 8 Dial up Networking connection 18 Digital input and output 65 Digital output 65 E E mail 6 Ethernet address 59 ETRAX 100 7 72 F Factory Default Settings 28 Firewalls 68 74 Index AXIS 2120 User s Manual Firmware 62 Focus Assistant 39 Focus Quality 40 Focus Ring 39 H Home page 14 HTTP 6 l 1 0 Connector 9 Installation Camera 12 The AXIS 2191 Audio Module 47 Wizard 22 IP address assigning 12 number of available 67 troubleshooting 56 IP setup methods 59 J Javascript 21 L Linux 7 72 Lock Ring 39 M Macintosh users 61 Modem connection 20 Modem installation 15 Motion Detection 26 Mounting assembly 11 N Netwo
61. ntial 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 J ava and all J ava 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 local dealer If your questions cannot be answered immediately your dealer will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response On line manuals technical support software updates application software and general corporate information can also be obatined from www axis com AXIS 2120 User s Manual Revision 2 02 Dated J une 2002 Copyright Axis Communications AB 1996 2002 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Table of Contents 3 Table of Contents Product Overview ssi ina etedee set tee a eee aes eee ees 5 Features and Benefits rey ape ae ee Rey pee Rie op wy ecw We Ao pe 6 Physical Description vices eae Cane Seven ere eek as 8 The Front Panel over ee ctedseuev athe wie the a a aaa doer e 8 Ne ReanPanel omorii en cds bane a EEE E E A EA E Shae eee 9 Assembling Your Camera aa acaseee v
62. ok Caress Gap aie tn a ahaks Pane whit 60 Notes for Macintosh Users sce pic apnt yah eet e angela tn iacb ace bea Pac ot eG aca 61 Appendix C Updating the Firmware 20 0 cee cee eens 62 Appendix D The Unit Connectors 20 0 eee ene eens 63 Appendix E High Speed Services 2 0 0 cece eee eens 67 Appendix F Custom Web Pages 0 0 0 eect ene anes 69 Appendix G Technical Specifications 0 0 0 cece eee nee 72 HdE a fe Seca ones a aie ata ae ia Riana Suk sw Sone oe al de ew Tie eae ee we 74 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Product Overview 5 Product Overview The AXIS 2120 is a digital network camera running TCP IP It includes all of the required networking connectivity for distributing monitored images over a secure intranet network or the Internet With its own built in Web server the AXIS 2120 provides high quality imaging and full Web based control of the product management and configuration functions through a browser over your network Connecting directly to Ethernet or Fast Ethernet networks the AXIS 2120 is a standalone digital network camera that will also connect to a local Internet Service Provider using an external modem To simplify the installation process the Web based interface features several interactive Wizards that provide a seamless and automated integration into your networking and application environments Its open network structure minimizes the need for costly and comple
63. or pre post alarm image sequences to your ISP over a dial up modem con nection when an alarm or time based event occurs and optionally sending e mail alerts con taining single images or Web links to pre post alarm images stored by your ISP Important Although the AXIS 2120 is compatible with most V 90 compliant modems Axis does not undertake any responsibility for V 90 modems that fail to work with the product When the AXIS 2120 is dialing out it will obviously not be possible to dial in to it If you configure an interval during which the camera will not be dialling out this will allow you to dial in and make any necessary changes etc Configuration All modem applications must initially be configured from a browser on a local computer If available you should always use an Ethernet network for this purpose even if the actual application will be using a modem If there is no network available you can instead use the supplied Null Modem Cable to create a direct connection to the AXIS 2120 from the computer This direct connection is only intended as an alternative for the initial configuration of the modem application when there is no network available The Null Modem Cable should not be used for any other purpose Note Once the Dial up modem connection has been created and the AXIS 2120 is physically connected to the modem you can then dial up your AXIS 2120 in exactly the same way as you would to your ISP The installer of th
64. ough a procedure Typically used for installations and configurations
65. p s lt IP address gt lt Ethernet address gt temp ping t lt Camera IP address gt ping lt IP address gt Example Example arp s 172 21 1 200 00 40 8c 10 00 86 172 21 1 193 arp s 172 21 1 200 00 40 8c 10 00 86 temp ping t 172 21 1 200 ping 172 21 1 200 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installing Your Camera on a Network 13 You will now see request timed out messages repeatedly returned in the window Notes See also Other IP Setup Methods on page 59 Connect an Ethernet cable to your AXIS 2120 and attach it to the network Attach the external Power Supply to the unit and connect it to your local mains supply Approximately 10 15 seconds after connecting the power sup ply the message Reply from 172 21 1 200 or similar is returned in the Command Prompt Ensure that the Power Indicator is permanently lit and that the Network Indicator flashes intermittently Exit ping The installation is complete and you are now ready to access the AXIS 2120 from your Web browser as described in the next section eIn Windows you can find out the IP address of your workstation by running winipefg Win 95 98 ME or ipconfig Win NT 2000 from the command line Network Indicator Power Indicator wg greata 14 Installing Your Camera on a Network AXIS 2120 User s Manual Verifying the Installation From Your Browser Having completed the ins
66. porting rotational focus control the AXIS 2120 can be Important targeted for different applications With your video feed The lens assembly illustrated below displayed on a local desktop simply adjust the camera is NOT typical for all lens types focus ring until you are satisfied with the focus PHF Lock Ring Focus Ring However for remote installations where you cannot view your video images directly from your chosen point of installation you can achieve a good level of camera focus by using the Focus Assistant described later in this section Notes The text information printed on the lens assembly will clearly define the focusing polarity F co and N for the focus ring supplied with your unit The camera focus is adjusted for either Far focus F o or Near focus N by rotating the focus ring in the appropriate direction The lens rotates on a screw fitting and can be completely removed If you need to remove the lens take care not to let any dust enter the lens or the camera window as this can adversely affect the quality of your live images Wide Tele Zoom Using the The Focus Assistant Important As an alternative to the procedures described here you can also enable and use the Focus Assistant directly from the Administration Tools For more information on this please refer to the on line help Enabled using the Control Button or from the Administration tools the Focus Assistant works
67. r choice of application the Installation Wizard and the Application Wizard can be run either consecutively or independently of one another Important e When accessing the Administrator Tools for the first time during a session you will be assumed to be the administrator and will be logged in as such with the username root and default password pass e You must change the root password as soon as possible Until this has been done the security fea tures in the product be will not be enabled Furthermore all Axis products are shipped with the same password by default For further information refer to System Security on page 25 e Prior to accessing the Installation Wizard or Administration Tools over a network you must first set the Internet address as described in Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12 22 Configuring Your Camera AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installation Wizard Overview The Installation Wizard provides a quick and easy way to define the System Security Image and Layout settings for your application as described in the Tools Overview on page 24 Starting the Installation Wizard 1 With reference to the information provided in the On line Help QI click the Installation Wizard from the AXIS 2120 Home Page and then follow the Wizard to complete the configuration 2 Click the Finish button to save the defined application settings to the product Application Wizard Overview The Application W
68. reas the 50Hz variant delivers 625 lines at 50 half frames per second and is appropriate for use in Europe Image Compression Ratios Although the file size of a J PEG compressed image depends upon the actual content of the image images containing a lot of detail generally generate larger files Image quality is largely controlled by the level of compression where high compression yields small files and low compression maintains higher image quality at the expense of larger files The table below is derived from real life tests and defines the average file sizes for each supported image resolution 60Hz NTSC Countries 50 Hz PAL Countries Resolution Filesize kb Max fps Resolution Filesize kb Max fps ACIF 704 x 480 7 150 10 4CIF 704 x 576 8 5 180 8 CIF 352 x 240 14 40 30 CIF 352 x 288 1 7 50 25 Maximum performance for a single viewing client Interlaced image Note Using a modern computer will avoid introducing any unnecessary constraints on the imaging fre quency AXIS 2120 User s Manual Choosing Your Application 31 Viewing Images in a Custom designed Web Page Often used as an attraction for enhancing a Web site with live images this type of application represents the most basic form of network camera configuration It is ideally suited for occasionally visited sites on both large corporate networks and on SOHO Small Office Home Office applications
69. ring put lt filename html gt 7 Start your browser and view the Web pages you have now uploaded by entering the following URL in the location Address field http lt camera ip address gt local lt filename html gt Example http 172 21 1 200 local index html The images are now updated in your browser Note You can change the html files as and when you like but remember that the available flash mem ory is limited 8 Enter bye in the command window to exit the ftp program AXIS 2120 User s Manual Custom Web Pages 71 Creating a New Home Page Having created and stored your new custom Web pages in product memory you then proceed to assign one of these pages as your default Home page in the AXIS 2120 as described below Caution Adding a new Web page to your AXIS 2120 is not something that should be undertaken lightly Remem ber Axis does not support the personalization of product Web pages and strongly recommends that inexperienced users DO NOT perform such modifications 1 Start a new ftp session to the AXIS 2120 by entering ftp lt camera ip address gt 2 type bin 3 Navigate your way to the appropriate directory entering ed etc httpd conf 4 Fetch the boa conf file by typing get boa conf 5 Add an alias to your own homemade index html file stored in the etc httpd html directory This redirects access to your perso
70. rk Connector 9 Indicator 9 Installation 12 Network Address Translation 67 Null Modem Cable 15 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Index 75 0 X Obtaining updated firmware 62 XDSL 67 Other IP setup methods 59 P Performance 73 Power indicator 51 56 Power supply connector 9 PPP 7 Profile sliders motion detection 27 Properties Dial up networking 19 R Routers 68 RS 232 connector 9 connector diagram 64 S Serial number 8 SMTP 6 Status Indicator 39 System Requirements 72 T Technical specifications AXIS 2120 72 AXIS 2191 52 Tools overview 24 Triggering images 65 Troubleshooting AXIS 2191 Audio Module 51 General 54 U Updating 62 User access rights 25 W Wide Tele Zoom 39 Window motion detection 27 WinGate 68 76 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Glossary of Terms ActiveX A control or set of rules used by a browser ActiveX controls are often downloaded and installed automatically as required ARP Address Resolution Protocol A protocol for assigning an IP address to a physical device address that is recognized in the local network The ARP command can be used to set the IP address for your product ARTPEC Axis Real Time Picture Encoder used for image compression BOOTP A protocol that can automatically configure a network device give it an IP address Bps Bits per second A unit for measuring speeds in networks A LAN might run at 10M bps or 100M bps CGI Common Gateway Interface
71. rom a browser you must first create a local connection to it This connection is only required for the initial setup and can be created using the network or the supplied Null Modem Cable Using the Network The easiest and best way to configure the camera for use with a modem is to first install it onto a local network if one is available See Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12 for more information You can then use the Wizards and Administration tools to configure the modem connection and the application Using the Null Modem Cable When there is no network available the alternative is to connect a local computer to the AXIS 2120 using the supplied Null Modem Cable You then create a Dial up connection and establish the basic settings using the Wizards and Administration Tools See the following pages for more information This type of connection is only a temporary solution that provides initial access to the camera Once you have set up the camera for modem access then all configuration can be done via the modem connection instead and you will not need to use the cable again Important Please note that the Null Modem Cable is only intended for the initial configuration of modem applica tions when there is no Ethernet Network available It is not possible to use the cable as a serial connec tion for using the AXIS 2120 as a web camera Quick Start For Advanced Users Follow these abbreviated instructions if yo
72. round will trigger the motion detection Deleting a Motion Detection Window To delete a window simply click the X in the upper right hand corner of the window Alternatively select the window you wish to delete and press the Delete button 28 Baie aie Melee AXIS 2120 User s Manual Reinstating the Factory Default Settings In certain circumstances it may be necessary to reinstate the Factory Default settings for your AXIS 2120 This is performed by clicking the Support link in the Administration Tools and then selecting Restart Reset or by pressing the Control Button Follow the instructions below to reinstate the product factory default settings using the Control button 1 Switch off the AXIS 2120 by disconnecting the power cable 2 Press and keep the Control Button pressed and then reconnect the power supply cable 3 Keep the Control Button pressed until the Status Indicator displays yellow note that this may take up to 15 seconds then release the button When the Status Indicator displays green which can take up to 1 minute the AXIS 2120 will then have been reset to the original factory default settings Notes Reinstating the factory default settings will cause all parameters including the IP address to be reset Refer to Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12 for information on how to set the IP address in the product AXIS 2120 User s Manual Choosing Your Application Choosing Your Application
73. setting the camera focus again using the Focus Assis tant as described in Adjusting the Camera Focus on page 39 If you have previously replaced the supplied CS type lens you may have inadvertently installed a C type lens without the required adapter See also page 42 To solve this problem you need more light The performance of the camera is best in 100 3000 lux You may wish to consider replacing the basic lens with a more sen sitive lens Lower F number if the lighting in the installation area cannot be improved Open the Display Properties in your desktop and configure your dis play to show at least 65000 colors i e at least 16 bit Note Using only 16 or 256 colors on your computer will produce dithering artifacts in the image Referring to the on line help adjust the White Balance setting and then try resetting the camera focus again using the Focus Assis tant as described in Adjusting the Camera Focus on page 39 If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer ensure that Activex has not been disabled Alternatively use the Java Applet for view ing images Note If you still have a problem after reading this information please contact your reseller or check the FAQ on the AXIS 2120 product pages at the Axis Website at www axis com AXIS 2120 User s Manual Other IP Setup Methods 59 Appendix B Other IP Setup Methods In addition to the ARP command described earlier in the Installation section of this m
74. specifically to your AXIS 2120 running behind the WinGate software AXIS 2120 User s Manual Custom Web Pages 69 Appendix F Custom Web Pages The AXIS 2120 contains a re writeable flash memory file system that allows some directories and files to be changed by the root user using FTP File Transfer Protocol This strictly non supported product functionality makes it possible for advanced users and application developers to add their own Web pages scripts and other files to the Axis product Caution 3 Essentially a hidden feature within the AXIS 2120 modification of the flash file system is not supported by Axis Communications In practice this means that Axis will not answer questions regarding Web page or script development In attempting to make any modification to the product you may inadvertently create a problem that will require you to return the AXIS 2120 to its factory default settings You may even cause permanent dam age to the unit that renders it unusable Consequently Axis strongly recommends that inexperienced users DO NOT undertake any modifications described in this section Axis does not provide any support in association with this functionality nor take any responsibility for problems arising from it but merely wish to inform potential application developers of the possibilities afforded by the Linux based file structure of the AXIS 2120 Customizing Procedures Notes The existing Administration
75. string Send command AT amp F1 to return your modem to factory default and then try accessing the modem again If this does not resolve the problem it is likely that your modem uses an initialization string that is different from the standard ATZ command used by the AXIS 2120 In this case refer to the user information supplied with your modem to find the unique initstring command for your unit A series of broad vertical The CCD sensor becomes Direct exposure to extreme sunlight or halogen light may cause white lines appear across the overloaded when the light is serious damage to the CCD sensor Reposition your AXIS 2120 ina image too bright This can happen more shaded location immediately e g with sunlight reflexes Note damage caused to the AXIS 2120 through over exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light is not covered by the product war ranty 58 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Troubleshooting Symptoms Bad focus Noisy images Bad quality images No images available in your browser application Possible causes Focus has not been correctly adjusted No adapter fitted with your C type lens Video images may be noisy if you are using the AXIS 2120 in a very low light environ ment The Display Properties are incorrectly configured for your desktop The camera is not focused correctly ActiveX disabled Remedial actions Referring to the on line help adjust the White Balance setting and then try re
76. t will damage the unit AXIS 2120 User s Manual The Unit Connectors 65 Digital Input Used for connecting external alarm devices and triggering images for specific alarm based events the digital input is typically connected to a motion detector or any other external security device for taking images on each occasion that the detector is activated Digital Output The supported transistor output can drive a maximum load of 24V DC at 100mA directly and by connecting additional relay circuitry can drive even heavier loads From the Administration Tools you use ON OFF buttons in the Layout settings to drive the output high or low 66 Mie ied AXIS 2120 User s Manual Schematic Diagram AXIS 2120 Internal 3 3V Switch PS D Mode 9 VA z Eg Power X7 i Supply mo Infrared Sensor ajaaa aa A se lbo LO _ 25 peo VAN Appliance 4 0O gt 4 J o Mains Power GND PIN 5 cil snc GND Schematic diagram of the I O and RS232 connector showing a possible application Caution Pins 1 and 2 are connected to the derived DC power for the unit and can be used as an external power feed for external equipment such as an infrared sensor When connecting other equipment using this connector the maximum current of 50mA must be strictly observed Failure to do so may cause a loss of power to the unit and may even damage your camera
77. tallation procedure above you should then verify the connection between the AXIS 2120 and the network as follows 1 Start your browser see note below and enter the name or IP address in the Location Address field Example http 172 21 1 200 The Home Page for your AXIS 2120 is now displayed b Ae 00 Sete De oe ee Pierre tele tee 027 Gua man Installation Wizard and Administration Tools b ia fom SUE hemd Carma l E 2 Continue the setup and basic configuration using the Installation Wizard or Administration Tools as described in Configuring Your Camera on page 21 Important To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer you must set your browser to allow Activex controls and perform a once only installation of the Axis ActiveX component onto your workstation However if your computer environment restricts or prohibits the installation of additional software components you can alternatively set your AXIS 2120 to use a Java applet for updating the images This is done from the Image settings in the Administration Tools AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installing Your Camera to a Modem 15 Installing Your Camera to a Modem The information in this section describes how to connect the AXIS 2120 to a serial modem for transmitting images over a normal Dial up connection Before You Begin Before you can set up and access a modem connected AXIS 2120 f
78. th an organization s Internet firewall The Administrator can subsequently restrict image access to specific individuals groups of user company staff or make them available to the whole Internet community Linux Operating System The AXIS 2120 includes modified versions of the Boa Web server and Linux operating system both of which are freely distributed under the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation This software provides a stable and reliable platform for open source development of the product In accordance with the GNU General Public License Axis has published the kernel for this product at http developer axis com AXIS Technology Axis renowned chipset technology is built upon an open architechture that is streamlined to provide device connectivity independent of any file server The AXIS 2120 is driven by a powerful AXIS ETRAX 32 bit RISC processor and includes the industry s first dedicated digital video remote monitoring compression chip the AXIS ARTPEC 1 8 Physical Description AXIS 2120 User s Manual Physical Description Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 2120 making particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located As a supplement to the information provided in the Quick Installation Guide this section provides a useful reference when installing the product The Front Panel me Status Indicator Used in conjun
79. the highest possible common transmission speed between two devices Null Modem Cable A cable used for connecting a PC to a serial device using the modem protocol for communication PING A small utility used for sending data packets to network resources to check that they are working and that the network is intact PPP Point to Point Protocol A method allowing one computer to connect to another usually via a modem over a phone line Pre post alarm image The images from immediately before and after an alarm Protocol A special set of rules governing how two entities will communicate Protocols are found at many levels of communication and there are hardware protocols and software protocols SMTP A common e mail protocol TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A suite of network protocols that determine how data is transmitted TCP IP is used on many networks including the Internet TCP keeps track of the individual packets of information and and IP contains the rules for how the packets are actually sent and received URL Uniform Resource Locator An address on the network V 90 An operating standard for telephone modems WAN Wide Area Network Similar to a LAN but on a larger geographical scale Web server A program on a computer that delivers the resources usually web pages requested by the web user the client Wizard A program designed specifically to guide the user thr
80. thernet network Important e For details on how to install the AXIS 2120 to a modem see Installing Your Camera to a Modem on page 15 e If you are using your AXIS 2120 in an outdoor application the unit must be housed in an outdoor enclosure Please see the Axis Website at www axis com for details of suppliers Do not use the default or IP address featured in the following examples when installing your AXIS 2120 Acquire an unused IP address from your Network Administrator e Server Privileges Although no special privileges are required for Windows 95 98 ME you do need Administra tor privileges for Windows NT 2000 and Root privileges on UNIX Quick Installation Procedure Follow the instructions below to quickly install the AXIS 2120 onto an Ethernet network Note the Serial number Note the Serial number on the underside of the unit You need to know this to set the IP address E a Serial number same as m a Ethernet address e g C 5 0 00408c100086 ze ao U 00 40 8c 10 00 86 Assign an IP Address Using an appropriate method for your operating system assign your AXIS 2120 with a unique IP address from a computer on your network using the ARP command as follows Windows only Start a Command prompt and type UNIX only Type these commands these commands in your command line Syntax Syntax arp s lt Camera IP address gt lt Ethernet address gt lt my PC IP address gt ar
81. tings are enough to pro vide anonymous viewing access 26 Mei attire Mell mete AXIS 2120 User s Manual Motion Detection The AXIS 2120 includes in image motion detection that comprises multi window support for up to three motion detection windows in the target image area Use the motion detection feature to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs in the image area You can create a single window for monitoring the whole surveillance scene or create three smaller windows for targeting specific areas within the image area All movement outside the defined motion detection window is ignored You can create up to three motion detection windows and move resize or delete any window at any time Furthermore the behavior for each motion detection window can be defined by adjusting the Size History and Sensitivity profile sliders for each window The user interface for this function is very easy to use Hotion Detection Sev the Merrer C4cection to detect ma sararea cn etl eeege arapachs up tr thras waa ee d Aerart oernamen Ceecred piece alll gemeenet k ee ce aed br a dre aarm bg tha care ey iii lt S Important The video motion detection algorithm in the AXIS 2120 is specifically designed for non critical remote monitoring applications and consequently Axis advises against using this product for critical surveil lance usage where reliable motion detection must be assured at all times
82. to all the other he clients and not just to the server end Set to raiu Yes to enable the function Eo 6 When using Half Duplex the Push To Talk gam button will be visible Select the mode to use inim for this button Selecting Toggle means that rimi when the button is pushed it will remain so rte until pushed again Instant means that the ea button will remain active pushed until released iy 7 7 Adjust the Volume Out control until a Ee satisfactory speaker level is heard The Level Out LED can be used to check that there is audio being received Note that both the control and the LED are on the audio module itself AXIS 2120 User s Manual The AXIS 2191 Audio Module 49 Using the Audio Module with Your Camera Your audio module is now configured and ready for use with your network camera Enter your camera s IP address in Internet Explorer or click Home on the camera s admin page Y ou should then see the control panel for the AXIS 2191 below the camera image If no audio controls are visible check that you have made the correct setting under External Devices oe N NB Exactly which controls will be r z visible below the image depends on the audio mode you are using For example the Push to Talk button will not be visible in Full Duplex mode Similarly when using Simplex Listen mode only the Speaker controls will be shown The audio mode is set in the camera s admin tools Push To
83. ton can be configured for use in two different ways Toggle or Instant This is set in the camera s admin tools Half Duplex mode is best if you only have limited bandwidth available 50 6The AXIS 2191 Audio Module AXIS 2120 User s Manual Simplex Talk Simplex Talk mode means that only the web client end of the connection can transmit audio that is to the AXIS 2191 This could be used for example to provide spoken instructions to a person seen in the network camera This mode also requires you to use the Push to Talk button Simplex Listen Simplex Listen mode can only receive audio from the AXIS 2191 to the web client This can be used in remote monitoring web attractions etc to provide live audio as well as video of a monitored situation AXIS 2120 User s Manual The AXIS 2191 Audio Module 51 Troubleshooting the Audio Module Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actions No audio controls below The AXIS 2191 is not selected In the camera s administration tools click on External Devices and camera image as the external device select the AXIS 2191 Audio Module Wrong camera firmware Check the firmware in the camera by checking if External Devices appears in the camera s Administration Tools If not the camera does not have the correct firmware and it must be upgraded No sound from the AXIS Incorrect settings or faulty Check that 2191 or from a PC tryingto connections soundcard speakers and microphone
84. u are experienced with Windows Dial up Networking 1 Connect the camera to the Ethernet Network if available and use a browser to open the IP address you set for your AXIS 2120 Proceed to step 5 If no network is available use the Null Modem Cable and proceed to step 2 2 Set up an existing session to 115 200 bps using the physical COM port to which you have connected your AXIS 2120 16 Installing Your Camera to a Modem AXIS 2120 User s Manual 3 Login with the username root and the password pass The Phone Number and Modem Type that you enter are irrelevant at login and you can use dummy numbers for completing these dialogs 4 Start your Dial up Networking session and enter any URL containing a period the AXIS 2120 emulates a DNS server and will respond to this regardless 5 Start the Installation Wizard and Administration Tools to further configure the product as described in Configuring Your Camera on page 21 AXIS 2120 User s Manual Installing Your Camera to a Modem 17 Connecting Your Computer Using the Null Modem Cable Important e The information and screen examples featured here are specific to Windows NT Although similar to the dial up procedures in other Windows versions small deviations in the dialog instructions for other operating systems should be expected Refer to your system documentation for further infor mation on creating a dial up modem connection if you are using any other operating system e
85. u must obtain a new IP address and reinstall the unit If this does not solve the problem disconnect the AX IS 2120 from the network and run the PING command again See the table below for an interpretation of the results PING Reply Interpretation and recommendation Reply from lt IP address gt bytes 32 The IP address is already used and cannot be used again You must obtain a tae 10 Woooce new IP address Request timed out This IP address is not used and is available for use with your AXIS 2120 If you set the IP address previously the installation might not have been performed correctly In this case reinstall the unit Also check all cabling 56 ELIES AXIS 2120 User s Manual Symptoms Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actions The AXIS 2120 cannot be The IP address is already Run the PING utility as described in PINGing Your IP Address on accessed from a browser used by another device page 55 and follow the appropriate recommendations Note The assigned IP number can be assumed valid if the PING utility returns request timed out in which case you should set the IP address again power on the AXIS 2120 and then try access ing the unit again The IP address is located Run the PING utility as described inPINGing Your IP on a different subnet Address on page 55 If the utility returns no response or similar the diagnosis is probably correct you should then proce
86. upgrade operation is not performed cor rectly Your dealer reserves the right to charge for any repair attributable to faulty upgrading by the user AXIS 2120 User s Manual The Unit Connectors 63 Appendix D The Unit Connectors This section provides a detailed overview of the two supported product connectors namely the Serial Connector and 10 Connector It also includes a schematic diagram describing how the AXIS 2120 is connected for a typical application The Auto Iris Connector The AXIS 2120 is supplied with a varifocal DC Iris lens that automatically regulates the amount of light entering the camera and provides a distortion free wide angle zoom The power and control signalling required for automatically adjusting the lens is supplied by the Auto Iris Connector that attaches to the lens via a connecting cable The connector is located at the base of the camera as illustrated below DC Iris cable Connected to the lens upon delivery this cable supplies the power and electronic signal ling to the lens from the DC Iris connector Below DC Iris connector with the cable removed DC IRIS The AXIS 2120 is delivered with the Auto Iris cable already attached to the connector and with the Auto Iris functionality enabled by default Should you experience any problem with overexposure or white balance adjustment in your camera check that the cable is firmly attached to the Auto Iris connector Otherwise th
87. ust however be changed as soon as possible Until this has been done the security features in the product be will not be enabled Furthermore all Axis products are shipped with the same password by default Close and restart your browser to complete the operation User Access Rights As an Administrator click System Users to perform any of the following tasks e define or edit the administrator root password e define add and delete user names and passwords assign individual access rights for selected users where each user is awarded one or all of the following levels of access Admin a user granted with Admin rights has exclusive access to the product Administration Tools and can consequently determine the registration of all users Dial in provides the user with dial in modem access only to the AXIS 2120 View provides the lowest level of access which allows the user to view the images only Specifying at least one such user will disallow all other anonymous access Important By default the AXIS 2120 supports anonymous user access which means that anybody on the Inter net intranet has access to the video images from a browser To restrict open access simply register a single authorized user This effectively disables the anonymous user service and restricts camera access to specified users If the anonymous user service is satisfactory for your application simply do not add any users The Administrator s own set
88. w configure the unit using the Installation any URL containing a period in the Location Site field Wizard or the Administration Tools of your browser to display the AXIS 2120 Home Page AXIS 2120 User s Manual Configuring Your Camera 21 Configuring Your Camera Important Javascript must be enabled in your Web browser for the AXIS 2120 Web based interface to work Before You Begin Successful installation of the product is prerequisite to configuring the unit therefore it is recommended that you read the following information before commencing with this section Choosing Your Application on page 29 and then e Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12 or e Installing Your Camera to a Modem on page 15 Having chosen the type of application you want to develop and having installed the product accordingly your AXIS 2120 will now be attached directly to a local area network or connected to a PC using the supplied Null Modem Cable You are now ready to proceed with the unit s configuration This section describes how to use the Wizards for configuring and integrating the AXIS 2120 into your application environment and provides a general overview of the Web based Administration Tools Configuration Using the Wizards For speedy development of your application the AXIS 2120 supports two easy to use Wizards that are recommended for both novice and advanced users alike Depending upon you
89. where a small network is installed and maintained If you anticipate a large audience for your images you should consider configuring your product to upload images to an FTP server as described in Sequentially Uploading Images to a Remote FTP Server on page 32 AXIS 21 20 LAN WAN Intranet or Internet z ONSET Simply install the AXIS 2120 directly on your local Ethernet network and complete the Installation Wizard to immediately view live video images in your own custom designed Web page The Wizard not only helps you define the image format and personalized characteristics of your Web page Layout but also allows you to determine how accessible the product is over your intranet or Internet network You decide in just a few simple steps Installation and Configuration Overview Configure your AXIS 2120 for viewing images over a network as follows 1 Connect the AXIS 2120 to your local network Refer to Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12 2 Open the product Home Page in your browser and start the Installation Wizard complete the Wizard to establish the standard Security Date and Time Image General Layout and TCP IP Network settings selecting network as your chosen method of connection in the M odem or Network dialog Refer to Configuring Your Camera on page 21 3 The application setup is now complete Having completed the Wizard you should now verify the installation by checking that you have full acc
90. with something more specific to your end user application the DC Iris settings must be adjusted from their standard factory default In this case you will need to modify the Exposure Control and other related settings for your camera from the Image Advanced page Use the information presented in the following tables to choose the appropriate settings for your lens type Caution Exposing your camera to bright sunlight may cause permanent damage to the CCD if you e install and use a non DC Iris lens with the product or e select anything other than DC Iris in the Exposure Control settings of the Image Advanced page Axis consequently advises extreme caution when changing the lens and or when using the Image Advanced settings as failure to do so may invalidate your product warranty AXIS 2120 User s Manual Adjusting the Camera Focus 43 Exposure Control Overview The table below provides a summary of the Exposure Control settings in the Image Advanced page Select the parameters appropriate to your lens type and product application Lens Options Description DC Iris The AXIS 2120 is supplied with a DC Iris lens as standard consequently the DC Iris setting is the standard factory default setting within the Image Advanced page It allows the user to manually specify the exposure shutter speed gain and ALC levels Non DC Iris Manual Choose this setting if you have fitted a non DC Iris lens to your
91. x coaxial cabling to offer a cost effective intranet and Internet imaging solution with minimal installation costs 6 Product Overview AXIS 2120 User s Manual Features and Benefits Easy to Use The AXIS 2120 is completely independent of any other server and requires no other special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards or viewing software All you need is Netscape Navigator 4 x or above Alternatively you can use Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 x or above together with the Axis ActiveX component If your computer does not allow you to use ActiveX components use the ava Applet instead The AXIS 2120 has complete plug and picture functionality all you need do is assign a valid IP address Simple Administration Using a standard browser you configure and manage the AXIS 2120 directly from its own Web pages Image control time stamping and text overlays are all accessible from the tools Outdoor Use The AXIS 2120 has a varifocal DC Iris lens that automatically regulates the amount of light entering the camera and provides a wide angle zoom with minimal distortion With a standard CS mount this lens can easily be replaced by any other lens conforming to the same standard When installed in an appropriate outdoor housing the AXIS 2120 is the ideal remote monitoring solution for outdoor use For sales information on appropriate outdoor casings for the AXIS 2120 please see the product pages for the AXIS 2120 at www axis com
92. y of external alarm devices to the AXIS 2120 including IR sensors switches and alarm relays In combination with the con figurable alarm facilities you can quickly develop a variety of security applications that are triggered on time or alarm based events The connector can also be uti lized as an alternative connection point for DC power to the unit For pinout infor A mation refer to Appendix D The Unit Connectors A Network Connector The AXIS 2120 is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks and connects to the network via a twisted pair category 5 cable 10baseT and 100baseTX terminated using With the DC Iris cable con nected to the lens upon delivery this socket pro vides the power and elec tronic signalling to the lens of the AXIS 2120 For instructions on how to change the DC Iris settings refer to Adjusting the DC Iris Settings on page Network Indicator i a standard RJ 45 connector Supporting NWAY the AXIS 2120 detects the speed of the local network segment and varies the speed of data com munication accordingly between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps ESN After completion of the startup and self test routines this multi colored indicator flashes independently as follows e yellow activity on a 10M bps network green activity on a 100M bps network red no physical connection to the network lt
93. y other companies and organizations The possibility of combining multiple ISDN connections into a single Internet connection e An effective firewall for hiding internal IP addresses NAT Feature in Windows 2000 Utilize the NAT feature in Windows 2000 to allow multiple Ethernet cards in your PC and you can then use one port for the Internet and the other for your internal network With this solution you can let your AXIS 2120 upload image streams to an external Web server that is maintained and located with your ISP Note For further details on Network Address Translation see also RFC 1631 bs 68 EENE A AXIS 2120 User s Guide Routers and Firewalls Another ideal solution is to use one of several small routers firewalls currently available on the market These provide the necessary NAT functionality and allow complete independence for your PC which can be switched off or rebooted without affecting the image transmission from your AXIS 2120 WinGate Server Software Running on a single Windows computer this software allows multiple users simultaneous access to the Internet through a single modem ISDN or high speed line such as xDSL or cable modem connection and effectively shares a single Internet connection with almost any type of client computer running TCP IP For more advanced users the WinGate 3 0 Standard and Pro versions also allow the administrator to change the IP bindings so that external requests may be routed

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