An Introduction to the AXIS 2420 AXIS 2420 User’s Manual6To simplify the installation process, the Web-based interface provides an InstallationWizard and an Application Wizard, which help you towards a seamless and automatedintegration into your networking and application environments.Including a video output via a standard BNC connector, the AXIS 2420 also connectsdirectly to any analog CCTV system to provide instant Plug-and-Watch integration intotwo parallel imaging networks - traditional analog, and modern digital.Suitable for use in outdoor enclosures, the AXIS 2420 includes in-picture motiondetection, making it the ideal professional surveillance tool.Features and BenefitsEase of Use - The AXIS 2420 is completely independent of any other server and requires nospecial hardware or viewing software. All you need to view live pictures over your networkis Netscape Navigator 4.x or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x/5.x (used with the AxisActiveX component or Java Applet). Whatever your choice of browser, the AXIS 2420supports complete Plug-and-Watch functionality; so, all you need to do is assign a valid IPaddress.Simple Administration - Using a standard browser, the AXIS 2420 is configured and manageddirectly from its own Web pages.Cost-effective - The AXIS 2420 provides a reliable and low-cost resource for high-qualityimaging over the network without the hidden accessories normally required by otherdigital cameras; such as, expensive software, management workstations, dedicatedapplications, video cabling or PC frame-grabber cards. Use the AXIS 2420 as a nightwatchman and exploit the downtime on corporate networks. With the AXIS 2420 there’sno need to install coaxial cabling - just use your existing Ethernet networks for remotesurveillance imaging - as well as for data communication.Built-in Support for the AXIS 2191 Audio Module - The AXIS 2420 can be used directly withthis add-on component, which enables live audio on your camera. The AXIS 2191 issupplied separately.Open Standards Environment - Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP, HTTP and otherInternet-related protocols, the AXIS 2420 can be used in mixed operating systemenvironments; such as Windows, UNIX, Macintosh and OS/2. It integrates easily into otherWWW/Intranet applications and CGI scripts.