AXIS M1103
System Options
IPv4 Address Con
fi
guration
By default, the Axis product is set to use IPv4 (IP version 4) and to obtain the IP address automatically via DHCP. The IPv4 settings are
con
fi
gured under
System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic
.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Con
fi
guration Protocol) allows network administrators to centrally manage and automate the assignment of
IP addresses. DHCP should only be enabled if using dynamic IP address noti
fi
cation, or if the DHCP can update a DNS server. It is
then possible to access the Axis product by name (host name).
If DHCP is enabled and the product cannot be accessed, run AXIS IP Utility to search the network for connected Axis products, or reset
the product to the factory default settings (see
page 40
) and then perform the installation again.
To use a static IP address, check
Use the following IP address
and specify the IP address, subnet mask and default router.
IPv6 Address Con
fi
guration
If IPv6 (IP version 6) is enabled, the Axis product will receive an IP address according to the con
fi
guration in the network router.
To enable IPv6, go to
System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic
. Other settings for IPv6 should be con
fi
gured in the network router.
ARP/Ping
The IP address can be set using ARP and Ping. For instructions, see the product’s Installation Guide.
ARP/Ping is enabled by default. To disable, uncheck the box under
System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic
.
The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled two minutes after the product is started, or as soon as an IP address is set. To reset the
IP address, the product must be restarted to activate ARP/Ping for an additional two minutes.
Pinging the product is still possible when this service is disabled.
AXIS Video Hosting System (AVHS)
AVHS used in conjunction with an AVHS service, provides easy and secure Internet access to live and recorded video accessible from
any location. For more information and help to
fi
nd a local AVHS Service Provider go to www.axis.com/hosting
AVHS is enabled by default. The settings are con
fi
gured under
System Options > Network > TCP IP > Basic
.
One-click enabled -
Press the product’s control button (see
Hardware Overview, on page 4
) to connect to an AVHS service over the
Internet. Once registered,
Always
will be enabled and the Axis product stays connected to the AVHS service. If the product is not
registered within 24 hours from when the button is pressed, the product will disconnect from the AVHS service.
Always -
The Axis product will constantly attempt to connect to the AVHS service over the Internet. Once registered the product will
stay connected to the service. This option can be used when the product is already installed and it is not convenient to use the
one-click installation.
AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service
AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service assigns a host name for easy access to the product. For more information, see www.axiscam.net
To register the Axis product with AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service, go to
System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic
. Under
Services
, click the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service
Settings
button (requires access to the Internet). The domain name currently
registered at AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS service for the product can at any time be removed.
Advanced TCP/IP Settings
DNS Con
fi
guration
DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to IP addresses. The DNS settings are con
fi
gured under
System
Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced
.
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