Manual
Troubleshooting  AXIS 230 
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Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions
Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actions
The AXIS 230 cannot be 
installed, or cannot be 
accessed from a browser 
after installation.
The IP address is already being 
used by another device.
Run Ping (as described below) and follow the appropriate 
recommendations. 
The IP address used during 
installation is not valid on 
your subnet.
Run Ping. If you get “Destination host unreachable” or similar, the 
diagnosis is probably correct.
In Windows, check that the IP address for your AXIS 230 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 the AXIS 230 and your workstation are on different subnets, you will 
not be able to set the IP address. Contact your network administrator.
The IP address has changed. 1) Move the AXIS 230 to an isolated network or to one with no DHCP 
or BOOTP server. Set the IP address again, using the ARP command. 
2) Access the unit and disable BOOTP and DHCP in the TCP/IP settings. 
Return the unit to the main network. The unit now has a fixed IP 
address that will not change.
3) As an alternative to 2), if dynamic IP address via DHCP or BOOTP is 
required, select the required service and then configure IP address 
change notification from the network settings. Return the unit to the 
main network. The unit will now have a dynamic IP address, but will 
notify you if the address changes.
Other networking problems. Test the network cable by connecting it to some other network device 
and then Pinging that device from your workstation.
Test the unit’s network interface by connecting a local computer to the 
AXIS 230, using a standard network cable. A crossover cable is not 
required.
The Power indicator is not 
constantly lit.
Faulty power supply. Verify that you are using an Axis PS-K power supply.
The Network indicator 
displays red.
No network connection or 
faulty cabling. 
See Other networking problems, above.
The Status indicator 
slowly flashes red.
The flash upgrade process has 
failed.
See the Emergency Recovery Procedure on page 43.
The AXIS 230 works 
locally, but not externally.
Firewall protection. Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator.
Default routers required. Check if you need to configure the default router settings.
No video. Display incorrectly configured 
on workstation.
In Display Properties, adjust the color settings to at least 16-bit color. 
If running more than one video stream, 32-bit color must be used.










