User Guide

AXIS 2490 Getting Started Guide Page 3 of 5
Connecting the AXIS 2490 to the Network
Follow the guide below to quickly connect your AXIS 2490 to an Ethernet network:
❶Note the serial number on the underside of the
unit. You need to know this to set the IP address:
❷Using an appropriate method for your
operating system, assign your product with a
unique IP Address from a computer on your
network, as follows:
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 in the window.
Windows 95, 98, NT and 2000 only - Start a DOS
window and type these commands:
Syntax:
arp -s <AXISServer IP address> <Ethernet address>
<my PC IP address>
ping -t <AXISServer IP address>
Example:
arp -s 172.21.1.200 00-40-8c-10-00-86 172.21.1.193
ping -t 172.21.1.200
UNIX only - Type these commands
in the command line:
Syntax:
arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address>
temp
ping <IP address>
Example:
arp -s 172.21.1.200 00:40:8c:10:00:86
temp
ping 172.21.1.200
Power Connector
Power Indicator
Status Indicator
❻Exit Ping. The installation is now complete, and you are
ready to access the AXIS 2490 from your browser.
RJ-45 connector
Network
connector
❸Connect an Ethernet cable to your AXIS 2490
and attach it to the network.
❹Connect the external Power Supply to
the unit and connect it to your main
power supply.
❺10-15 seconds after connecting the power supply, the message
‘Reply from 172.21.1.200...’ - or similar, is returned
within the window. Ensure that the Power Indicator is permanently
lit and that the Status Indicator flashes slowly.
❼Verify the connection to the AXIS 2490 by starting your
browser and entering the IP address in the location/address
field, e.g. 171.21.1.200. You should then see the AXIS 2490’s
Welcome page displayed.
❽ You can now set up your application using the AXIS 2490. For more information,
see page 1 of this guide, or see the User’s Manual.
Serial number same as
00408c100086 =
Ethernet number; e.g.
00-40-8c-10-00-86