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AXIS 2100
NETWORK
CAMERA
Live web
images unleashed.
V.1.1.
USERS GUIDE
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AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Quick Network Installation Procedure Quick Network Installation Procedure Follow the instructions below to quickly install the AXIS 2100 on an Ethernet network. If you do not have a network and intend to use a modem with your AXIS 2100, please refer to the UsingYour Camera with a Modem section of this User’s Guide. 1. Note the serial number found on the underside label of the AXIS 2100. The Ethernet address is the same as the serial number of the unit. 2. Acquire a val
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AXIS 2100 Network Camera User’s Guide
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AXIS 2100 User’s Guide 2 About This Document Liability This document is intended for administrators and users of the Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you AXIS 2100 Network Camera, and is applicable for software detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform your local Axis release 2.03. Although many of the operational aspects of the office. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any product are described in the on-line help, this guide do
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AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Table of Contents 3 Table of Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Front Panel . . . . . .
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4 Overview AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Overview The AXIS 2100 is a digital TCP/IP network camera that includes all of the required networking connectivity for distributing images or live video over an intranet, or the Internet. With its own built-in Web server, it allows high-quality remote surveillance images to be viewed directly from any browser on the network, and provides full Web-based control of the various management and configuration functions. Use the camera for intruder detection, ba
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AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Overview 5 Features and Benefits Easy to Use - The AXIS 2100 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 the Axis ActiveX component for Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x or above. If your computer does not allow you to use ActiveX components, use the Java Applet instead. The AXIS 2100 has c
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6 Overview AXIS 2100 User’s Guide ISP and Modem - The Point to Point Protocol (PPP) support allows you to use your AXIS 2100 remotely over a serial link, just as if it were located on your local network. Initially setting up the unit using a computer connected by the supplied Null Modem cable, you can quickly configure the unit for remote use using an external modem; whereby your video images can even be uploaded to your preferred Internet Service Provider (ISP) to allow global access to y
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AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Physical Description 7 Physical Description Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 2100, making particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located. This information provides a useful reference during the installation of the product. Front Panel Status Indicator Used in conjunction with the Focus Assistant, this multi-colored indicator can be configured for use as a local focusing aid (for further details please refer to A
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8 Physical Description AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Rear Panel Power Indicator Network Indicator Network Connector Normally lit when After completion of the startup and self test routines, this power is applied. If it multi-colored indicator flashes independently, as follows: The AXIS 2100 is designed is not lit, or it flashes, for 10 Mbps Ethernet and yellow - activity on a 10Mbps network there is a problem 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet green - activity on a 100Mbps network with the AXIS 2100
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AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Assembling Your Camera 9 Assembling Your Camera The information provided in this section will help you unpack and assemble your product; you are then ready to proceed with the installation and configuration of the product into your application environment, 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 anyth
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10 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Choosing Your Application The AXIS 2100 can be used in a wide variety of applications. Installing directly onto an Ethernet network or via a V.90-compatible modem, the product is completely independent and requires no additional software on your viewing desktop. Crisp live images are available directly within your preferred browser as soon as the product is installed, and your application can be further developed using the camera’s easy-t
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AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Choosing Your Application 11 Picture frequency for Networking Applications When used in a TCP/IP networking environment, the AXIS 2100 delivers up to 10 images/second; where the actual image frequency is typically limited by: your Web browser/computer the image size the lighting conditions at the point of installation. the available network bandwidth complexity of detail and color variation within the image Image Compression Ratios The file size of a JPEG-co
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12 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Viewing Images in a Custom-designed Web Page Simply install the AXIS 2100 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 even allows you to decide how accessible your product is over the intranet or Internet - you decide
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AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Choosing Your Application 13 Sequentially Uploading Images to a Remote FTP Server Ideal for busy Web sites on both large corporate networks, and SOHO (Small-Office Home-Office) applications where a small network is installed and maintained; this application uploads images to a designated FTP server on your network, and is perfect for applications where a large audience is expected. AXIS 2100 Web Browser LAN/WAN Intranet Network Web Browser Simply install the AXIS 210
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14 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Uploading Pre and/or Post Alarm Images to a Remote FTP server The AXIS 2100 is an ideal solution for light indoor surveillance applications. By connecting your chosen external alarm devices to the I/O connector, you can quickly configure the product to upload single images or pre/post alarm image sequences to an FTP server when a time or alarm/input-based event occurs. Using the available Wizards, you organize the times and frequency at w
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AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Choosing Your Application 15 Modem Applications If a local network connection is not available where you want to use your AXIS 2100, you can alternatively connect your AXIS 2100 to a V.90-compatible modem and quickly configure any number of exciting applications using the Wizards; including: 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 co
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16 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Proprietary ISP Dial-up Protocols If your ISP requires you to install any special software before initiating a Dial-up connection, it is likely that your ISP is using proprietary protocols, incompatible with the standard-based AXIS 2100. In these circumstances we recommend that you ask your ISP to provide you with an alternative dial-up facility that allows for standard dial-up networking. Axis does not guarantee the compatibility of this
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AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Choosing Your Application 17 Installation and Configuration Overview Configure the AXIS 2100 for viewing images over a remote Dial-up modem connection as follows: 1. Connect the AXIS 2100 to the network if available. Otherwise, use the supplied Null Modem Cable. 2. Install the camera as a modem. For this and general information on the Dial-up connection, refer to Using Your Camera with a Modem, on page 26. 3. Create a dedicated Dial-up Connection. 4. Refine the Dial-
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18 Choosing Your Application AXIS 2100 User’s Guide Installation and Configuration Overview Configure the AXIS 2100 to upload images to an Internet Service Provider, as follows: 1. Connect the AXIS 2100 to the network if available. Otherwise, use the supplied Null Modem Cable. 2. Install the camera as a modem. For this and general information on the Dial-up connection, refer to Using Your Camera with a Modem, on page 26. 3. Create a dedicated Dial-up connection. 4. Refine the Dial-up parame
