54 AXIS 231D+/232D+ - TroubleshootingSymptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial ActionsProblems setting the IP addressUsing ARP Ping The IP address must be set within two minutes after the power has been applied to the AXIS231D+/232D+, restart the server and try again. Also, make sure the ping length is set to 408.See the ARP ping description in the Installation Guide.The AXIS 231D+/232D+ islocated on a different subnet.If the IP address intended for the AXIS 231D+/232D+ and the IP address of your computer arelocated on different subnets, you will not be able to set the IP address. Contact your networkadministrator for an IP address on the same subnet as the computer you are performing theinstallation from.The IP address is being used byanother deviceDisconnect the power from the AXIS 231D+/232D+.Run the Ping command (in a Command/DOS window, type ping and the IP address of the unit).If you receive: Reply from : bytes = 32; time = 10 ms..... - this means that the IPaddress may already be in use by another device on your network. You must obtain a new IPaddress and reinstall the unit.If you receive: Request timed out - this means that the IP address is available for use with yourAXIS 231D+/232D+. In this case, check all cabling and reinstall the unit.The AXIS 231D+/232D+ cannot be accessed from a Web browserCannot log in. If the AXIS 231D+/232D+ has been configured to use HTTPS, check that the protocol in the URLused to access the unit is correct. You may need to type this in manually (i.e. http or https) inthe browser’s address field.The IP address has been changedby DHCP1) Move the AXIS 231D+/232D+ to an isolated network or to one with no DHCP or BOOTPserver. Set the IP address again, using AXIS IP Utility or the ARP Ping command.2) Access the unit and disable BOOTP and DHCP in the TCP/IP settings. Return the unit to themain network. The unit now has a fixed IP address that will not change.3) As an alternative to 2), if dynamic IP address via DHCP or BOOTP is required, select therequired service and then configure IP address change notification from the network settings.Return the unit to the main network. The unit will now have a dynamic IP address, but willnotify you if the address changes.Cannot access web page Empty the temporary cache of your web browser.Other networking problems Test the network cable by connecting it to another network device, then Ping that device fromyour workstation. See instructions above.Cannot send notifications, uploads, alarms, etc, to a destination outside the local networkFirewall protection The AXIS 231D+/232D+ can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on theother side of a firewall/proxy server. See SOCKS, on page 44 for more information.Your AXIS 231D+/232D+ is accessible locally, but not externallyFirewall protection Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator.Default routers required Check if you need to configure the default router settings, and check the subnet mask.The Internet site is too heavilyloadedUse a script running on your web server to relay images from the AXIS 231D+/232D+ to theInternet.The Power indicator is not constantly litFaulty power supply Verify that you are using the correct power supply.A firmware upgrade has beeninterrupted or the firmware hasin some other way been dam-aged.A rescue firmware is running in the product. First, set the IP address using AXIS IP utility or ARPand Ping,Then, from a Web browser, access the unit and upgrade the latest firmware to the product, seeUpdating the Firmware, on page 52.No images are displayed in the Web interfaceProblem with AMC(Internet Explorer only)To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your Web browser to allowActiveX controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control (AMC) component is installed onyour workstation.
