Axis Communications Axis Video Server AXIS 242S IV - Manual (Page 9)

Axis Video Server Installation Guide Page 9
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UPnP™
UPnP ™ functionality is enabled by default in the Axis Video Server. If also enabled on your
computer (Windows ME or XP), the video server will automatically be detected and a new icon
will be added to “My Network Places.” Click this icon to access the Axis Video Server.
See also page 11 for instructions on how to set the password.
Manual Installation with ARP/Ping
1. Acquire an unused IP address on the same network segment your computer is connected
to.
2. Locate the serial number (S/N) on the underside label (see page 5).
3. Open a Command Prompt on your computer. As appropriate for your operating system,
enter the following commands:
4. Check that the network cable is connected. Start/restart the Axis Video Server by
disconnecting and reconnecting power, which must be done within 2 minutes of entering
the ARP command.
5. Close the Command prompt when you see ‘Reply from 192.168.0.125: ...’ or similar.
6. Start your browser, type in http://<IP address> in the Location/Address field and press
Enter on your keyboard.
7. See page 11 for instructions on how to set the password.
Notes:
• To open a command prompt in Windows: from the Start menu, select Run... and type cmd (or command in
Windows 98/ME). Click OK.
• To use the ARP command on a Mac OS X, use the Terminal utility, which is found under Application > Utilities.
Windows syntax: Windows example:
arp -s <IP Address> <Serial Number>
ping -l 408 -t <IP Address>
arp -s 192.168.0.125 00-40-8c-18-10-00
ping -l 408 -t 192.168.0.125
UNIX/Linux/Mac syntax: UNIX/Linux/Mac example:
arp -s <IP Address> <Serial Number> temp
ping -s 408 <IP Address>
arp -s 192.168.0.125 00:40:8c:18:10:00 temp
ping -s 408 192.168.0.125
Note:
To install the UPnP™ service on your computer, open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select
Add/Remove Programs. Select Add/Remove Windows Components and open the Networking Services
section. Click
Details and then select UPnP as the service to add.
UPnP™ is a certification mark of the UPnP ™ Implementers Corporation.