User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Cover
- Section 1 Introduction
- Section 2 Installing the AXIS 240
- Section 3 Assigning an IP Address
- Section 4 Configuring the AXIS 240
- Section 5 Using the AXIS 240
- Appendix A Troubleshooting
- Appendix B The Parameter List
- Appendix C Updating the Software
- Appendix D Technical Specifications
- Appendix E The Auxiliary IO Port
- Appendix F The RS232 Serial Ports
- Appendix G Camera Applications
- Appendix H CRON Script Command Reference
AXIS 240 Users Manual Preface
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 240 Network Camera Server. This product has been
developed to connect your cameras anywhere in your network, allowing all users to take high
quality snapshot pictures around the globe over Internet and intranet networks.
About This Manual
The manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up
and manage the AXIS 240 in various network environments. It is intended for everyone involved
in installing and managing the AXIS 240. To fully benefit from the manual, you should be
familiar with basic networking principles.
This manual applies to the AXIS 240, with software release 1.12.
About Axis
Axis Communications is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for network-connected
computer peripherals. Since the start in 1984, Axis has been one of the fastest growing companies
in the market and is now a leader in its field.
ThinServer Technology - Being the core of all Axis products, the ThinServer technology
enables them to act as intelligent file server independent ThinServer devices. A ThinServer
device is a network server which includes thin embedded server software capable of
simultaneous multiprotocol communication, scalable RISC hardware and a built-in Web server
which allows easy access and management via any standard Web browser. The ThinServer
technology makes it possible to connect any electronic device to the network, thus providing
Access to everything.
Today, Axis Communications is offering the ThinServer technology as well as six major
ThinServer product lines consisting of:
Network Print Servers - offer you a powerful and cost-efficient method for sharing printer
resources in your network. They connect to any standard printer, featuring high performance,
simple management and easy upgrading across the network. The print servers are available in
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.