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AXIS 240 Users Manual Appendix C: Updating the Software
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Appendix C Updating the Software
The AXIS 240 is equipped with Flash Memory which means that its
server software can be updated using FTP. This appendix describes
how this operation can be performed.
Obtaining Updated Software
The latest version of the AXIS 240 server software is available free of
charge from Axis or your local distributor. You may obtain this
software over the Internet or via anonymous FTP.
The npsload program used for downloading the AXIS 240 software via
the parallel port, is also available free of charge at
ftp://ftp.axis.com/pub/axis/software/cam_srv/
Over the Internet
Simply follow the appropriate hyperlinks, starting with Support
from within the AXIS 240 Home Page, or enter
http://www.axis.com/techsup/cam_servers/cam_240/ within the
URL of your Web browser.
Typically, the software update file is called
240_x_xx.exe
,
where x_xx indicates the software version. This self extracting archive
file unpacks the associated data and text files upon execution. It is
recommended that you save this file in your root directory.
Flash MemoryThe
AXIS 240 server software 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. However, Flash memory is unique
because it allows its data to be erased and re-written. This
means that you can install software updates for your
AXIS
240 as soon as they become available, without having to
replace any parts. The new software can be simply loaded
into the AXIS 240 over the network.