Axis 282 User manual

AXIS 282/AXIS 282A
Video Server
Integrator and User’s Manual

2 About This Document
This manual is intended for integators building the AXIS
282/AXIS 282A into a product or system, and
administrators and users of the product or system that
includes the AXIS 282/AXIS 282A as a component. The use
of "AXIS 282/AXIS 282A" and "Video Server" thoughout
this manual refers to the AXIS 282/AXIS 282A as an
integrated component of an end product or system. This
manual applies to AXIS 282/AXIS 282A firmware release
4.30. It includes instructions for integrating, using and
managing the AXIS 282/AXIS 282A on your network.
Previous experience of networking will be of use when
installing and using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX
or Linux-based systems would also be beneficial for
developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of
this document will be posted to the Axis Website
(http://www.axis.com/techsup/index.htm) as required. Also,
see the online help for the AXIS 282/AXIS 282A available
via its Web-based interface.
Safety Notices Used In This Manual
Caution! - Indicates a potential hazard that can damage the
product.
Important! - Indicates a hazard that can seriously impair
operation.
Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you
have fully understood the implications.
Intellectual Property Rights
Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to
technology embodied in the product described in this
document. In particular, and without limitation, these
intellectual property rights may include one or more of the
patents listed at http://www.axis.com/patent.htm and one
or more additional patents or pending patent applications
in the US and other countries.
This product contains licensed third-party software. See the
menu item “About” in the product’s user interface for more
information.
Legal Considerations
Camera and audio surveillance can be prohibited by laws
that vary from country to country. Check the laws in your
local region before using this product for surveillance
purposes. This product includes one (1) MPEG-4 decoder
license. To purchase further licenses, contact your reseller.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy. The AXIS 282/AXIS 282A is delivered as
a component for the sole purpose of being integrated into
an end product or system. The foregoing implies an
obligation on behalf of the integrator (Buyer of the AXIS
282/AXIS 282A component) to obtain any approvals from
authorities or governmental bodies that may be required for
the lawful use of the finished product or system, which
includes the AXIS 282/AXIS 282A as a component. Resale
and use of the AXIS 282/AXIS 282A on a stand-alone basis
is not allowed. For the final products and solutions,
responsibility for fulfillment of safety, EMC, and other
regulatory standards controlled by law, is therefore passed
on to the integrator (Buyer of the AXIS 282/AXIS 282A
component).
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this
manual; Please inform your local Axis office of any
inaccuracies or omissions. Axis Communications AB
cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical
errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product
and manuals without prior notice. Axis Communications AB
makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material
contained within this document, including, but not limited to,
the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. Axis Communications AB shall not be liable
nor responsible for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this
material.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Ethernet, Internet Explorer, Linux, Microsoft, Mozilla, OS/2,
UNIX, Windows, WWW are registered trademarks of the
respective holders. QuickTime™ is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Java
and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United
States and other countries. Axis Communications AB is
independent of Sun Microsystems Inc. UPnP™ is a certification
mark of the UPnP™ Implementers Corporation.
Support Services
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact
your Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be answered
immediately, your reseller will forward your queries through
the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response. If you are
connected to the Internet, you can:
• download user documentation and firmware updates
• find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database.
Search by product, category, or phrases
• report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your
private support area
• visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup/
Safety Notice - Battery Replacement
The AXIS 282/AXIS 282A uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery
as the power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). This
battery will, under normal conditions, last for a minimum of 5
years. Low battery power affects the operation of the RTC,
causing it to reset at every power-up. A log message will appear
when battery replacement is required.
The battery should not be replaced unless required!
If the battery does need replacing, observe the following points:
Caution!
• Danger of Explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced
• Replace only with the same or equivalent battery, as
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
AXIS 282/AXIS 282A Video Server User’s Manual
Revision 1.0
Dated: 05-12-01
Part No: 26123
Copyright© Axis Communications AB, 2005

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Table of contents
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AXIS 282/282A Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AXIS 282/282A Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AXIS 282/282A Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Integration of the AXIS 282/282A into end products or systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
AXIS IP Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
UPnP™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ARP and Ping in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ARP and Ping in UNIX/Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the Video Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Accessing the Video Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The Live View page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Video and Audio Streams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Video Stream Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Audio Stream Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How to stream MPEG-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The AXIS Media Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Other methods of accessing the video stream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Configuring the Video Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Accessing the Setup tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Video & Image Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Image Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Video Source Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Overlay/Mask Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Advanced - MPEG-4 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Audio (AXIS 282A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Live View Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
HTML Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
External Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sequence Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Event Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Event Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Event Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Port Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Pan Tilt Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Installing PTZ Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
PTZ Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
PTZ Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Network - Advanced TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
SOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
SMTP (email) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
UPnP™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
RTP/MPEG-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Ports & Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Advanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Resetting to the Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Unit Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
The Terminal I/O Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Schematic Diagram - Terminal I/O Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
The 34-Pin Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Schematic Diagram - 34 I/O Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Checking the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Upgrading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
General performance considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Optimizing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Frame rates - Motion JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Frame rates - MPEG-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Bandwidth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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Product Description
This manual is applicable for the following Axis Video Servers:
• AXIS 282: 1-port bare board video server
• AXIS 282A: 1-port bare board video server, including 2-way audio
The information provided in this manual applies to both models, unless otherwise
indicated.
The AXIS 282/282A is a small form factor video server board designed to be built into
domes, fixed view cameras, PTZs, analog devices, etc., and is fully featured for security
surveillance and remote monitoring needs. The AXIS 282/282A is based on the AXIS
ETRAX 100LX network optimized system-on-a-chip (SOC), and the AXIS ARTPEC-2
compression chip. The AXIS 282/282A can digitize one analog video source and make it
available on the network as real-time, full frame rate Motion JPEG and/or MPEG-4 video
streams.
The AXIS 282/282A is equipped with RS-232 or RS-485 ports for connecting third party
PTZ systems. It also has 1 alarm input and 1 alarm output, which can be used to connect
various third party devices, e.g., door sensors and alarm bells.
The AXIS 282A has a Line/Mic In (mono), via the internal connector I/O pins, for
connecting an external microphone or other source producing a line level signal. An active
speaker with a built-in amplifier can be connected to Line Out (mono) to enable two-way
communication. Audio communication can be bi-directional (full-duplex), push to talk
(half-duplex) or in one direction only (simplex).
Up to 20 viewers can access the AXIS 282/282A simultaneously when using Motion JPEG
and MPEG-4 unicast. Each MPEG-4 viewer requires a separate MPEG-4 decoder license, of
which one is included. Additional licenses can be purchased separately from your Axis
dealer. If using other clients to view the MPEG-4 video stream, no further MPEG-4 decoder
licenses are required.
Video can be viewed in 5 resolutions (up to 4CIF), and image compression is configurable.
The AXIS 282/282A contains support for video motion detection, which allows the unit to
trigger on activity in the video image, and advanced scheduling tools which can also be
used to trigger an event. As the AXIS 282/282A is designed for use in security systems, it
is equipped with several security features, such as IP address filtering, several user levels
with passwords and HTTPS.
The AXIS 282/282A has a built-in web server, providing full access to all features through
the use of a standard browser. The built-in scripting tool allows basic applications to be
created, providing basic surveillance solutions. For advanced functionality, the Video
Server can be integrated via the use of the AXIS HTTP API (see www.axis.com/developer).

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AXIS 282/282A Top
34-pin header
The AXIS 282/282A has 34-Pin Header for several connections including:
• Serial port, configurable as RS-232 or RS-485, which is typically used for con-
necting Pan/Tilt/Zoom devices.
• Video in and out connections.
• Audio in and out connections.
• LED outputs
• An auxiliary connection point for DC power.
See The Terminal I/O Connector, on page 58 and The 34-Pin Header, on page 59 for more
information.
AXIS 282/282A Front
Flash button
Terminal block
Control button
Network connector
Terminal block - The front of the AXIS 282/282A has one each in- and out connector, and
a power and GND connection.

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Control button - Press this button to restore the factory default settings, as described in
Resetting to the Factory Default Settings, on page 57, or to install using AXIS Internet
Dynamic DNS Service (page 14).
Flash button - The AXIS 282/282A has a flash button. However, it is only used for
firmware programming in the factory. It is not used when upgrading the firmware!
Network connector - The AXIS 282/282A connects to the network via a standard network
cable, and automatically detects the speed of the local network segment
(10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet).
AXIS 282/282A Bottom
Status LED
Network LED
Power LED
LED indicators - After completion of the startup and self-test routines, the multi-colored
Status, Network, and Power idicators flash as follows:
Unlit When configured for “no flash” on camera access.
Green Steady for normal operation. Can be configured to flash green at intervals
whenever the camera is accessed. See the online help for more information.
Amber Steady during startup, reset to factory default or when restoring settings.
Red Slow flash for failed upgrade.
Unlit No connection
Green Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Amber Steady for connection to a 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Red Flashes rapid red for hardware error, together with the Status indicator
Green Normal operation
Amber Flashes green/amber during firmware upgrade
Status
Network
Power

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Integration of the AXIS 282/282A into end products or systems
Electrical integration of the AXIS 282/282A is done through any of the connectors
described in the previous sections above.
Mechanical integration may be done through the 4 mounting holes on the AXIS 282/282A,
shown in the figure below.
The video server measures 82mm in length from the outside edge of the Terminal
Connector, to the top of the AXIS 282/282A. The width of the AXIS 282/282A is 79mm.
Connector Connector
Connector
Connector
79mm
82mm
Terminal Connector
The height of the AXIS 282/282A, from the top of the network connector to the bottom of
the control button is 19 mm as seen in the figure below.
Control button
19mm
Network connector

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Installation
Installation Methods
The AXIS 282/282A is designed for installation on an Ethernet network. This involves
assigning it an IP address, either manually or via an automated network service (DHCP).
Select one of the following procedures depending on your network:
• In Windows, use AXIS IP Utility to discover a dynamic IP address, or to set the IP address
manually.
• If your network uses a DHCP server, view its administration pages to discover which IP
address has been assigned to your AXIS 282/282A.
• If your network uses a DHCP server and your computer is running UPnP™, the AXIS
282/282A will automatically be detected and displayed on your screen. See page 11.
• Assign an IP address manually using the ARP/Ping method, as described on page 12.
• If your network has an Internet connection (with no HTTP proxy) and uses a DHCP server
to assign IP addresses, use the One-Click installation procedure. See page 14.
Notes: • The AXIS 282/282A has a default IP address: 192.168.0.90
• DHCP is enabled by default in the AXIS 282/282A
• UPnP™ is enabled by default in the AXIS 282/282A
AXIS IP Utility
AXIS IP Utility is a free Windows
application that discovers and displays
Axis devices on your network. The
application can also be used to
manually set a static IP address.
Download AXIS IP Utility from the
support pages at:
www.axis.com/techsup/software
Automatic discovery
1. Check that the network and power cables are connected to the AXIS 282/282A.
2. Start AXIS IP Utility. When the AXIS 282/282A appears in the window, double-click it
to open the home page.
Set the IP address manually
If the AXIS 282/282A does not appear in the window, click the Refresh button to try
again. If it still does not appear, set the IP address manually.
1. Acquire an unused IP address. AXIS IP Utility detects the subnet your computer is

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connected to. The AXIS 282/282A must be installed on the same network segment.
2. Click the button “Set IP address using serial number” and enter the serial number and
the IP address for the AXIS 282/282A. The serial number is located on the memory
capsules on top of the AXIS 282/282A.
3. Click the Set IP button and then restart the AXIS 282/282A (within 2 minutes).
4. Click View Home Page to access the AXIS 282/282A Web pages.
5. Enter a password for the root user (administrator).
6. If required, accept the installation of AMC onto your workstation.
Notes: • AXIS IP Utility can also be used to change the IP address of a previously discovered Axis device.
• AMC (AXIS Media Control) must be installed to view live video in Microsoft Internet Explorer. If your
working environment restricts additional software components, you can configure your AXIS 282/282A to
use a Java applet for updating the images. See the help file Live View Config > Layout > Default Viewer for
Internet Explorer, or use another supported Web browser, see Technical Specifications, on page 66.
7. The installation is now complete. Proceed to Using the Video Server, on page 15.
UPnP™
UPnP functionality is enabled by default in the AXIS 282/282A. 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 282/282A.
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.
The serial number (S/N) is located on the memory capsules on top off the AXIS 282/282A.
UPnPTM is a certification mark of the UPnPTM Implementers Corporation.

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ARP and Ping in Windows
Assign your product a unique IP address from a computer on your network as follows:
1. Acquire an unused IP address for the AXIS 282/282A from your network
administrator.
2. Connect the AXIS 282/282A to the network using a standard network cable.
3. Find the serial number (S/N) located on the memory capsules on top of the AXIS
282/282A.
4. From a computer on your network, open a Command Prompt, i.e. from the Windows
Start menu, select Run... and type cmd (command in Windows 98/ME). Click OK.
5. Enter the commands:
Syntax:
Example
6. Start/restart the AXIS 282/282A. This must be done no later than 2 minutes after
entering the ARP and Ping commands.
7. When ‘Reply from 192.168.0.125: ...’ is displayed (approximately 10-15 seconds), type
Ctrl+C to stop Ping.
8. Start a browser and enter the IP address in the Address/Location field.
9. Press Enter.
10. Enter a password for the root user (administrator).
11. If required, accept the installation of AMC onto your workstation.
Note: AMC must be installed to view live video images in Microsoft Internet Explorer. If your working environ-
ment restricts additional software components, you can configure your AXIS 282/282A to use a Java applet
for updating the images. See the help file under Live View Config > Layout > Default Viewer for Internet
Explorer for information. Or use another supported Web browser, see Technical Specifications, on page 66.
12. The installation is now complete. Proceed to Using the Video Server, on page 15.
arp -s <IP address> <Serial number>
ping -l 408 -t <IP address> Note: The ping command is
followed by -l (lower case L)

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ARP and Ping in UNIX/Linux
Assign your product with a unique IP address from a computer on your network, as
follows:
1. Acquire an unused IP address for the AXIS 282/282A from your network
administrator.
2. Connect the AXIS 282/282A to the network using a standard network cable.
3. Find the serial number (S/N) located on the memory capsules on top of the AXIS
282/282A..
4. Start/restart the AXIS 282/282A. This must be done no later than 2 minutes after
entering the ARP and Ping commands.
5. Close the ARP/Ping session when ‘Reply from 192.168.0.125: ...’ (or similar) is
displayed (approximately 10-15 seconds).
6. Start a browser and enter the IP address in the Address/Location field.
7. Press Enter.
8. Enter a password for the root user (administrator).
9. The installation is now complete. Proceed to Using the Video Server, on page 15.
Syntax:
arp -s <IP Address> <Serial number> temp
ping -s 408 <IP address>
Example:
arp -s 192.168.0.125 00:40:8c:18:10:00 temp
ping -s 408 192.168.0.125

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AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service
The AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service is a free service provided by Axis. The service
allows you to quickly and simply install your video server, which then receives a static
name (DNS name) and a dynamic IP address. More information about the AXIS Internet
Dynamic DNS Service is available at www.axiscam.net
The video server can be unregistered from the service at any time.
Please visit www.axiscam.net for more details on the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service.
Requirements
Using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service requires an Internet connection that does
not require a proxy server for HTTP access. A DHCP server in the network for assigning IP
addresses is recommended.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect the AXIS 282/282A to your local network, using a standard network cable.
2. Connect power to the video server.
3. Wait for the Status indicator on the front of the video server to show a steady green,
whereupon it will have received a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server on your
network.
4. Wait 60 seconds and push the control button on the front panel once. The Status
indicator on the front of the video server will flash green while it connects to the AXIS
Internet Dynamic DNS service. When the registration process is complete, the indicator
will return to steady green.
5. Visit www.axiscam.net where you will be guided through the remainder of the
installation. Please have the serial number of your product ready and follow the
instructions on the screen.
6. Enter a password for the root user (administrator).
7. If required, accept the installation of AMC onto your workstation.
Note: AMC must be installed to view live images in Microsoft Internet Explorer. If your working environment
restricts additional software components, you can configure your AXIS 282/282A to use a Java applet for
updating the images. See the help file under Live View Config > Layout > Default Viewer for Internet
Explorer for information. See also the Technical Specifications, on page 66.
8. The installation is now complete. Proceed to Using the Video Server, on page 15.
Please note that this procedure will send the AXIS 282/282A’s IP address, firmware version, product type
and serial number to the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Service. No personal information will be transferred.
The serial number (S/N) is located on the memory capsules on top off the AXIS 282/282A.

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Using the Video Server
The AXIS 282/AXIS 282A can be used with most standard operating systems and browsers.
The recommended browser is Internet Explorer with Windows, and Mozilla with other
operating systems. See also the Technical Specifications, on page 66.
Note: For information on installing the Video Server, please refer to Installation, on page
10.
Accessing the Video Server
1. Start your browser.
2. Enter the IP address or
host name of the AXIS
282/AXIS 282A in the
Location/Address field
of your browser.
3. Enter the user name and password set by the administrator.
4. A video image is displayed in your browser.

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Notes: •To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your browser to allow the
AXIS Media Control (AMC) to be installed on your computer. AMC also provides an MPEG-4
decoder for viewing MPEG-4 video streams. This decoder is installed the first time an MPEG-4
video stream is accessed. Please note that the product administrator may have disabled the
installation of the decoder, as a license is required for each instance. See page 35 for more
information.
•If your workstation restricts the use of additional software components, the AXIS 282/AXIS
282A can be configured to use a Java applet for updating JPEG images. Please see the online
help for more information.
The Live View page
If your AXIS 282/AXIS 282A has been customized to meet specific requirements, the
buttons and other items described below may or not be displayed on the Live View page.
The following provides an overview of each available button:
To resize the displayed image, click the View Size buttons: half-size
(x1/2), full-size (x1), x2 or x4. This will not change the resolution of the
image (not available in Sequence Mode).
The Video Format drop-down list allows the video format on the Live
View page to be temporarily changed.
The Output buttons control an output directly from the Live View page. These
buttons are configured under Setup > Live View Config > Layout.
Pulse - click this button to activate the port for a defined period of time, e.g. to
switch on a light for 20 seconds.
Active/Inactive - click these buttons to manually start and stop a connected
device, e.g. switch a light on/off.
These buttons start/stop the Sequence Mode. This mode is created in Setup >
Live View Config > Sequence mode and automatically displays the view
from 2 or more video sources at set intervals.
From the Source list, select the desired video image(s). The list can
contain internal video sources, external video sources, or PTZ presets.
The Action buttons trigger an event directly from the Live View page. These
buttons are configured under Setup > Live View Config > Layout. Click these
buttons to manually start and stop events.

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Audio controls for AXIS 282A
Note that these AMC toolbar functions can also be accessed by right-clicking in the image.
For information on using Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls, please see page 42.
Use the Snapshot button to capture a snapshot of the image currently being
displayed in the window. Right-click on the image to save it in on your
computer.
The AMC viewer toolbar (AXIS Media Control) is available in Microsoft Internet
Explorer only and displays the following buttons:
The Play/Stop buttons start and stop the media stream.
The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the currently displayed image. The
Snapshot function and the target directory for saving snapshots can be configured
from AMC (AXIS Media Control), which is available from the Windows Control
Panel (Internet Explorer only).
Click the View Full Screen button and the video image will fill the entire screen
area. No other windows will be visible. Press Esc (Escape) on your keyboard to
cancel full screen view.
Click the Speaker and Microphone buttons to switch the sound off and on for the
speaker and microphone, respectively.
Use the slider to control the volume on the speaker and microphone.
The volume can be set between 0 and 100.
When using Half-duplex mode this button toggles between allowing you to speak
and listen. The first icon indicates that you can talk and the speaker attached to the
Video Server will play your voice. The second indicates that you will hear audio
from the Video Server, but no audio will be sent to any web clients. When in
simplex talk mode, the icon toggles between allowing you to speak and is dimmed when
you do not want other clients to receive any audio.

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Video and Audio Streams
The AXIS 282/AXIS 282A provides several different video and audio stream formats. The
type to use depends on your requirements and on the properties of your network.
The Live View page in the AXIS 282/AXIS 282A provides access to Motion JPEG and
MPEG-4 video and audio streams, as well as to single JPEG images. Other applications and
clients can also access these video and audio streams/images directly, without going via
the Live View page.
Video Stream Types
Motion JPEG
This format uses standard JPEG still images in the video stream. These images are then
displayed and updated at a rate sufficient to create a stream that shows constantly updated
motion.
The Motion JPEG stream uses considerable amounts of bandwidth, but also provides
excellent image quality and access to each and every individual image contained in the
stream.
Note also that multiple clients accessing Motion JPEG streams can use different image
settings.
MPEG-4
This is a video compression standard that makes good use of bandwidth, and which can
provide high-quality video streams at less than 1 Mbit/s.
The MPEG-4 standard provides scope for a large range of different coding tools for use by
various applications in different situations, and the AXIS 282/AXIS 282A provides certain
subsets of these tools. These are represented as Video object types, which are selected for
use with different viewing clients. The supported video object types are:
•Simple - sets the coding type to H.263
•Advanced Simple - in Axis products, this sets the coding type to MPEG-4 Part 2
AMC (AXIS Media Control) supports both object types, whilst e.g. QuickTime™ requires the
Simple object type.
When using MPEG-4 it is also possible to control the bit rate, which in turn allows the
amount of bandwidth usage to be controlled. CBR (constant bit rate) is used to achieve a
specific bit rate by varying the quality of the MPEG-4 stream. When using VBR (variable
bit rate), the quality of the video stream is kept as constant as possible, at the cost of a
varying bit rate.

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Notes: •MPEG-4 is licensed technology. The AXIS 282/AXIS 282A includes one license for the decoder
required for viewing in AMC. Installing additional unlicensed copies of this decoder is prohib-
ited. To purchase more decoder licenses, contact your Axis reseller.
•All clients viewing the MPEG-4 stream must use the same image settings.
Audio Stream Types
The three stream types for audio are:
• G.711 - International standard for encoding wired-telephone audio. Uses PCM samples
to compress audio where higher signal values are compressed more than lower values.
In Axis products, this sets the coding type to µ-law 64 kbit/s.
• G.726 - Uses PCM samples to code the difference between samples (ADPCM). Reduces
bandwidth without losing too much useful audio. In Axis products, this sets the coded
bitrate to 24 or 32 kbit/s.
All stream types are ITU-T standards and operate on frequencies up to 4 kHz.
MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods
To deliver live streaming video over IP networks, various combinations of transport
protocols and broadcast methods are employed.
• RTP (Real-Time Transport Protocol) is a protocol that allows programs to manage the
real-time transmission of multimedia data, via unicast or multicast.
• RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) serves as a control protocol, to negotiate which
transport protocol to use for the stream. RTSP is thus used by a viewing client to start a
unicast session, see below.
• UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a communications protocol that offers limited service
for exchanging data in a network that uses the Internet Protocol (IP). UDP is an alterna-
tive to the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). The advantage of UDP is that it is not
required to deliver all data and may drop network packets when there is e.g. network
congestion. This is suitable for live video, as there is no point in re-transmitting old
information that will not be displayed anyway.
• Unicasting is communication between a single sender and a single receiver over a net-
work. This means that the video stream goes independently to each user, and each user
gets their own stream. A benefit of unicasting is that if one stream fails, it only affects
one user.
• Multicast is bandwidth-conserving technology that reduces bandwidth usage by simul-
taneously delivering a single stream of information to multiple network recipients. This
technology is used primarily on delimited networks (intranets), as each user needs an
uninterrupted data flow and should not rely on network routers.

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How to stream MPEG-4
Deciding on the combination of protocols and methods to use depends on your viewing
requirements, and on the properties of your network. Setting the preferred method(s) is
done in the control applet for AMC, which is found in the Windows Control Panel. When
this has been set, AMC will test all the selected methods in the specified order, until the
first functioning one is found.
RTP+RTSP
This method (actually RTP over UDP and RTSP over TCP) should be your first
consideration for live video, especially when it is important to always have an up-to-date
video stream, even if some images do get dropped. This can be configured as multicast or
unicast.
Multicasting provides the most efficient usage of bandwidth, especially when there are
large numbers of clients viewing simultaneously. Note however, that a multicast broadcast
cannot pass a network router unless the router is configured to allow this. It is thus not
possible to multicast over e.g. the Internet.
Unicasting should be used for video-on-demand broadcasting, so that there is no video
traffic on the network until a client connects and requests the stream. However, if more
and more unicast clients connect simultaneously, the server will at some point become
overloaded. There is also a maximum of 20 simultaneous viewers to be considered.
RTP/RTSP
This unicast method is RTP tunneled over RTSP. This can be used to exploit the fact that it
is relatively simple to configure firewalls to allow RTSP traffic.
RTP/RTSP/HTTP or RTP/RTSP/HTTPS
These two methods can also be used to traverse firewalls. Firewalls are commonly
configured to allow the HTTP protocol, thus allowing RTP to be tunneled.
The AXIS Media Control
The recommended method of accessing live video (MPEG-4 and/or Motion JPEG) and
audio from the AXIS 282/AXIS 282A is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft
Internet Explorer in Windows. This ActiveX component is automatically installed on first
use, after which it can be configured by opening the AMC Control Panel applet from the
Windows Control Panel. Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet Explorer.