Instruction manual

AXIS 2400 Administration Manual Appendix B - Updating the Software

Before you begin:

Follow the instructions below to upgrade your video servers using AXIS ThinWizard:

1. Click the Manage Network button in the AXIS ThinWizard main menu.

2. Select a network group from the drop-down list. You can only update the servers that are

included in the selected network group.

3. All AXIS servers included in the network group appear. Click the Firmware button to start the

Upgrade Wizard.

4. Follow the instructions that are presented to you to complete the installation.

For more information about AXIS ThinWizard, refer to the Axis Website at http://www.axis.com/

Upgrading using FTP

Having obtained the upgrade software, install it into the AXIS 2400 by following the instructions

below:

1. Reset the AXIS 2400 by powering it off and then on again.

2. Start an FTP session and log in to the AXIS 2400 as

root, using the root password. By default

this is set to

pass.

3. Set FTP to binary mode using the command

bin.

4. Download the new camera server software to you AXIS 2400 by using the command

put

240_1_00.bin flash

This process takes 30 - 60 seconds. The LEDs will flash slowly during programming.

Note:

If you need to force a download, e.g. when degrading to an older software, use the syntax put

240_1_00.bin FLASH

5. The AXIS 2400 will report

“

Transfer complete, flash programming finished OK”

once the programming is complete.

Caution!

You must assign the AXIS 2400 with an IP address, as described in Assigning an IP Address, on page 12,

before you can use this upgrading method.

In controlled environments, Flash memory upgrades provide a very safe method for updating software.

However, Flash products may easily become damaged if this operation is left to inexperienced persons.

Units that become damaged due to misuse will need to be sent back to your dealer who in such circum-

stances, may charge for any necessary repairs. Therefore, it is highly recommended that Flash memory

upgrades are performed by persons knowledgeable in this area.