AXIS 2110

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Installation Guide R1.0

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Installing Your Camera on a Network

Follow the guide below to quickly install your AXIS 2110 on an Ethernet network:

Important!
For details on installing the AXIS 2110 to a modem, see page 2.

Note the Serial number on the underside of the unit. You need to know this to set the IP address:
Serial number same as
Ethernet number; e.g.
00408c100086 =
00-40-8c-10-00-86

Using an appropriate method for your operating system, assign your product with a unique IP
Address from a computer on your network, as follows:
Windows 95, 98, NT and 2000 only - Start a DOS window and type

UNIX only - Type these commands in your command

these commands:

line:

Syntax:

Syntax:

arp -s <Server IP address> <Ethernet address> <my PC IP address>

ping -t <Server IP address>

arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address> temp

ping <IP address>

Example:

Example:

arp -s 172.21.1.200 00-40-8c-10-00-86 172.21.1.193

ping -t 172.21.1.200

arp -s 172.21.1.200 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp

ping 172.21.1.200

Note:

In some Unix systems, the arp command can be located in a directory that is not on the
command path; e.g: /usr/sbin/arp

You will now see Request timed out ... messages repeatedly returned within the DOS
window.

Connect an Ethernet cable to your AXIS

2110 and attach it to the network.

Network connector

Connect the external Power Supply to the

unit and connect it to your main power supply.

RJ-45 connector

Approximately 10-15 seconds after connecting the power supply, the

Power Supply
Connector

message Reply from 172.21.1.200... - or similar, is returned within the

DOS window. Ensure that the Power Indicator is permanently lit and that
the Network Indicator flashes intermittently.

Exit Ping. The installation is now complete, and you are ready

to access the AXIS 2110 from your Web browser, as described in

the next section.

Network Indicator
Power Indicator

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Verifying and Completing the Installation From Your Browser

To access the AXIS 2110 Home Page, start your browser and enter the IP address in the location/
address field, e.g. 171.21.1.200.
Click the Installation Wizard link. The wizard guides you through the remaining installation
procedures and will help you configure your application. Detailed information on how to use the
various product functions is conveniently provided in the
on-line help, available from the
configuration pages.

Installing Your Camera via a Modem

The information in this section describes how to connect the AXIS 2110 to a serial modem for
transmitting images over a normal Dial-Up connection.

Important!
The information and screen examples featured here are specific to Windows NT. Although similar to
the Dial-Up implementations in Windows 95, 98, and 2000, small deviations in the dialog instructions for other operating systems should be expected. Refer to your system information for further
information on creating a Dial-Up modem connection if you are using any other operating system.
Windows Dial-Up Networking and TCP/IP must be correctly installed prior to commencing with the
modem cable connection. Detailed information on how to check this is provided in Windows Help.

Connecting Your Computer Using the Null Modem Cable

Follow the steps below to configure a serial modem connection for your AXIS 2110:

Connect the supplied Null modem cable

between the COM1 Serial Connector on the

AXIS 2110 and the COM port of your computer.

 Connect the power supply to the

AXIS 2110 and check that the Power

Indicator is lit.

From the Start menu, open the Control Panel and click the Modems icon.

If a Standard Modem is already set up and

displayed in the Modem Properties dialog (see

right) you should proceed directly to step 8.

Check the checkbox: Dont detect

my modem, I will select it from a list.
Click Next>.

Select the Standard 28800

modem from the displayed list of

modems. Click Next>.

Select the serial port to which your

AXIS 2110 is now connected via the
Null Modem cable. Click Next>.

A Standard 28800 modem connection is

now available for the AXIS 2110. Click Finish

to close the Install New Modem wizard.

Click Close.

Click the Properties button to finally check that the displayed Communications Port is set correctly; that is, set to
the same port you connected the AXIS 2110 to. Click OK.

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Creating a Dial-Up Networking Connection...

Follow the steps below to create a dedicated Dial-Up networking connection to your AXIS 2110:

Double-click My Computer and

then double-click the Dial-Up
Networking icon.

Double-click the Make New

Connection icon.

Provide the connection with a

name (AxisCamera is the name

used in the subsequent examples).

From the drop down list, select

the Standard Modem previously
created for the AXIS 2110. Click
Configure...

To significantly improve the

performance of your AXIS
2110 when using the NullModem cable, set the Maximum Speed to 115200.

Click OK to return to the

Make New Connection dialog.

Click Next>.

You have now successfully created a

dedicated Dial Up Networking connection
for your AXIS 2110. Click Finish.

The telephone numbers requested in this

dialog are not required for use in the logical
connection to your AXIS 2110. To bypass the
wizard error correction, simply enter any
dummy number into the Area code, Telephone
number and Country code fields. Click Next>.

The Dial-Up Network connection

is now displayed. You are now
ready to refine the Dial-Up networking properties, as described
in the next section.

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Refining the Dial-Up Networking Properties...

Having created the Dial-Up connection for your AXIS 2110, follow the steps below to refine the
connection properties:

From the Dial-Up Networking dialog, right click the dedicated

Click TCP/IP settings and then check

Dial-Up connection previously created for your AXIS 2110 (AxisCamera was the connection created used in this and previous
examples). Select Properties.

the Server assigned IP address, and Server

assigned name server addresses radio
buttons.

Click the Server Types tab. From the

drop-down list, select PPP as the Type
of Dial-Up Server.

In the Advanced options field, check

Check the Use IP header compres-

Enable software compression. All other

checkboxes should remain unchecked.

In the Allowed network protocols field,

check the TCP/IP checkbox. NetBEUI and IPX/
SPX checkboxes should remain unchecked.

sion and Use default gateway on a

remote network checkboxes. Click OK.



Click the Scripting tab and ensure that the Start

terminal screen minimized checkbox is checked. Click OK
to exit Dial-Up Networking Properties.

Initiating the Dial-Up Connection...

Important!
Please ensure that the Null Modem Cable is correctly installed and that the relative connection properties are correctly configured before initiating a Dial-Up connection. Step-by-step instructions on how to do this are provided
on the preceding pages of this section.

Double-click My Computer and then

Enter a Username and Password,

using the default root and pass
respectively.

double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon.

Double-click the Dial-Up connection icon

previously created for your AXIS 2110

(AxisCamera in this and previous examples).

Click Connect to initiate the

Dial-Up connection.

Verifying the Modem Connection...

Having initiated your Dial-Up connection as described above, you can quickly check the connection
by accessing the AXIS 2110 from a standard browser; such as Netscape or Internet Explorer, as
follows:

Since the AXIS 2110 emulates a DNS server, you can type in
any URL (that includes a period) into your browser to display the
AXIS 2110 Home Page, as shown here.

abc.xyz

Now, configure the unit using the Installation

Wizard or the Administration Tools.

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Reinstating the Factory Default Settings

In certain circumstances, it may be necessary to reinstate the Factory Default settings for your AXIS
2110. This is performed by clicking the appropriate button within the Administration Tools, or by
pressing the Control Button. Follow the instructions below to reinstate the product factory default
settings using the Control button:
1.

Switch off the AXIS 2110 by disconnecting the power cable.

2.

Press and hold the Control Button depressed, and reconnect the power supply cable.

3.

Continue to keep the Control Button pressed until the Status Indicator displays yellow (note that
this may take up to 15 seconds), then release the Control Button. When the Status Indicator
displays green (which can take up to 1 minute) the AXIS 2110 will then have been reset to the
original factory default settings.

Note:

Reinstating the original default settings causes all parameters (including the IP address) to be
reset.

Mounting and Focusing Your Camera

The AXIS 2110 can be mounted on the supplied mounting assembly, or installed into a weatherproof
enclosure for use in outdoor applications. For further information on outdoor enclosures, follow the
camera accessory links at the Axis website at www.axis.com
Having mounted the AXIS 2110, focus the camera following the instructions below:

Important!
Although the AXIS 2110 is intended for indoor and outdoor use, it is important to note that the charged coupled
device (CCD) in the camera can become permanently damaged if it is exposed to too much direct sunlight, or halogen light. Therefore, it is important that the Iris Adjustment Ring is not set fully open when installing the camera in
bright light conditions. The Axis warranty does not cover CCD damage caused by prolonged exposure to strong light.

Tip!

When mounting the camera behind glass, make sure that the camera lens is not too far away from
the glass - particularly when installing the unit in an outdoor enclosure. This will help reduce
undesirable reflection within the image.

Power-on the AXIS 2110 and wait 10 seconds.

The Iris Adjustment Ring effectively closes and

Start your browser applica-

Iris Adjustment Ring

tion and check the picture.
Tele/Wide Zoom Ring Adjust the Tele/Wide Zoom
Focus Ring

opens the camera lens to regulate the amount of

light entering the camera. Closing the ring reduces
the amount of light; this protects the CCD and
gives a better depth of field, i.e. focus over a
greater distance. A more open lens provides better
results in low-light conditions.

Rotate the Focus Ring to an

appropriate positon - until you

are satisfied with the focus of
the camera image.

Rotate the Iris Adjustment Ring to an appropriate

position for your chosen installation, as follows:
indoor scene - fully open (O)
outdoor scene - mid position
(between C and O)

Ring to a suitable postion for

your application.

Status Indicator
Control Button