Axis 211M User Manual

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AXIS 211M - System Options31Date & Time Format Used in Images - specify the formats for the date and time (12h or 24h) displayed in thevideo streams.Use the pre-defined formats or use your own custom date and time formats. See Advanced File Naming &Date/Time Formats in the online help for information on how to create your own file formats.Network - Basic TCP/IP SettingsIP Address ConfigurationThe AXIS 211M supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled simultaneously, andat least one version must always be enabled.When using IPv4, the IP address for the AXIS 211M can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP addresscan be set manually.If IPv6 is enabled, the AXIS 211M will receive an IP address according to the configuration in the networkrouter.There are also options for setting up notification of changes in the IP address, and for using the AXIS InternetDynamic DNS Service. For more information on setting the IP address, please see the online help.Notes:•DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP address assignment on a network. IP address assignment via DHCP may lead to thesituation where the IP address changes and you lose contact with the camera. Configure the options for notification of IPaddress change (under Services) to receive notification from the camera when the IP address changes.•Alternatively, if your DHCP server can update a DNS server, you can access the AXIS 211M by host name which is alwaysthe same, regardless of the IP address.ServicesEnable ARP/Ping setting of IP address - The IP address can be set using the ARP/Ping method, which associatesthe unit's MAC address with an IP address. Check this box to enable the service. Leave disabled to preventunintentional resetting of the IP address.Notes: •The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled 2 minutes after the unit is started, or as soon as an IP address is set.•Pinging the unit will still be possible when this service is disabled.Options for notification of IP address change - If the IP address for the camera changes, e.g. automatically byDHCP, you can choose to be notified of the change. Click Settings... and enter the required information.AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - Use the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS service to assign a host name foreasy access to your AXIS 211M Network Camera (requires Internet access).Click Settings... to register the AXIS 211M with the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service, or to modify theexisting settings (requires access to the Internet). The domain name currently registered at the Axis InternetDynamic DNS service for your product can at any time be removed.For more information, please refer to the online help.Network - Advanced TCP/IP SettingsDNS ConfigurationDNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to IP addresses on your network.Obtain DNS server address via DHCP - automatically use the DNS server settings provided by the DHCP server.Click the View button to see the current settings.