AXIS 250S User’s Manual
The System Options
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The System Options
This section lists and describes the administration tools used for the general configuration
of the AXIS 250S - the
System Options
. The topics covered are, for example, network
settings, date and time settings, users, etc. For information on general usage and how to set
up event types, etc., please see
Operating the AXIS 250S,
on page 16.
The product cannot be configured before it is installed. If you have not yet completed the
installation, please refer to
Installing the AXIS 250S,
on page 12.
Only the product’s administrator(s) is allowed access to these settings.
Important Notes!
Accessing The System Options
The System Options can be used for configuring the AXIS 250S at any time. Follow the
instructions below to access the System Options from your browser:
1. Start your browser and enter the IP address of the AXIS 250S in the address field, e.g.
2.
The first time the product is accessed there will be no need to log in. After the Live View
page opens, click on the
Setup
link and then select the item you wish to configure from
the
System Options.
The system is configured and modified directly from these pages. This can be done from
any computer on the network that can access the unit.
Note:
Online help is stored internally in the AXIS 250S and is available from the pages in the Web inter-
face. Containing comprehensive details on all product parameters, the on-line help is your first
point of reference when configuring and managing the unit, and is particularly useful for resolv-
ing any administration queries.
• The default password (
pass
) for the pre-configured user (
root
) should be changed as soon as possible.
Until this has been done, the security features in the product will not be enabled. Furthermore, all
Axis products are shipped with the same password by default. For further information, refer to
Users,
on page 30.
• When accessing the AXIS 250S for the first time, you will not be required to log in.
• Javascript must be enabled in your browser for the AXIS 250S Web-based interface to work.
http://172.21.1.200
