User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Cover
- Quick Installation Procedure
- Notices
- Table of Contents
- Product Overview
- Physical Description
- Installation
- Configuring the Video Server
- Using the Video Server
- Accessing your Surveillance Images
- Positional Control of the Video Sources
- The Log File
- PINGing Your IP Address
- Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions
- Obtaining Updated Software
- Upgrading the Software
- The Physical Connector
- Camera Positioning
- CGI Parameters for Image Requests
- CGI Parameters for Pan Tilt and Zoom Control
- CGI Parameters for Preset Positions
- CGI Parameters for Serial Port Control
- Controlling and Monitoring
- Wizard Preconfigurations
- Client Applications
- Starting and Enabling the Editor
- Programming Script Format
- Commands
- Index
Appendix B -
Updating the Software
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Appendix B - Updating the Software
The AXIS 2400/2401 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.
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 2400/2401 as soon as they become available - without
having to replace any parts. New software can be simply loaded into the AXIS 2400/2401 over the
network.
Obtaining Updated Software
The latest version of the AXIS 2400/2401 server software is available free of charge from Axis or
your local distributor. You can obtain this software over the Internet or via anonymous FTP.
Over the Internet
From the http://cctv.axis.com/ link on the AXIS 2400/2401 Welcome Page, follow the “Support
and Services” and then firmware links, or enter http://cctv.axis.com/service/fware.htm directly
within the URL of your Web browser.
Click the Flash firmware and Release Note link to download the file
axis2400.exe
. 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.
Anonymous FTP
Log in to ftp.axis.com and go to the /pub/axis/software/cam_srv/cam_2400/latest/ directory.
Download the software download the file
axis2400.exe
. 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.
Upgrading the Software
There are two methods for updating to the AXIS 2400/2401 Flash memory:
•over the network using the AXIS ThinWizard
•over the network using FTP
Upgrading Using the AXIS ThinWizard
AXIS ThinWizard is a tool for locating, managing and upgrading AXIS ThinServer devices,
including AXIS 2400/2401 products. Supplied on the AXIS Online CD and Axis Website, it
enables batch upgrading of several video servers simultaneously and is the recommended method
for upgrading Axis products in TCP/IP networks.