Axis F41 User Manual

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AXIS F41 Main UnitAccess the ProductSet the Root PasswordTo access the Axis product, you must set the password for the default administrator user root. This is done in the Configure RootPassword dialog, which opens when the product is accessed for the first time.To prevent network eavesdropping, the root password can be set via an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPScertificate. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt traffic between web browsers and servers. TheHTTPS certificate ensures encrypted exchange of information. See HTTPS on page 46.The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted. If the password for root is lost, the product must bereset to the factory default settings. See Reset to Factory Default Settings on page 58.To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the dialog.To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, follow these steps:1. Click Use HTTPS.A temporary certificate (valid for one year) is created, enabling encryption of all traffic to and from the product, and thepassword can now be set securely.2. Enter a password and then re-enter it to confirm the spelling.3. Click OK. The password has now been configured.Configure capture modeCapture mode defines the maximum resolution and maximum frame rate available in the Axis product. The capture mode setting alsoaffects the camera’s angle of view.Select the desired capture mode from the drop-down list and click OK.If you select another capture mode than default, the product needs to reboot for the changes to take effect.See also About capture modes on page 21.Set Power Line FrequencyPower line frequency is set the first time the Axis product is accessed and can only be changed from Plain Config (see page 58)or by resetting the product to factory default.Select the power line frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz) used at the location of the Axis product. Selecting the wrong frequency may causeimage flicker if the product is used in fluorescent light environments.NotePower line frequency varies depending on geographic region. The Americas usually use 60 Hz, whereas most other parts ofthe world use 50 Hz. Local variations could apply. Always check with the local authorities.The Live View PageThe controls and layout of the Live View page may have been customized to meet specific installation requirements and userpreferences. Consequently, some of the examples and functions featured here may differ from those displayed in your own Live Viewpage. The following provides an overview of each available control.11