Axis M7014 User Manual

Also see for M7014: Installation guide Installation guide

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AXIS M7014System Options• Synchronize with NTP Server obtains date and time from an NTP server. With this option, date and time settings areupdated continuously. For information on NTP settings, see NTP Configuration, on page 31.If using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured. See DNS Configuration, on page 31.• Set manually allows you to manually set date and time.If using an NTP server, select your Time zone from the drop-down list. If required, check Automatically adjust for daylight savingtime changes.The Date & Time Format Used in Images is the date and time format displayed as a text overlay in the video stream. Use thepredefined formats or see File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the online help for information on how to create custom date andtime formats. To include date and time in the overlay text, go to Video and select Include date and Include time.NetworkBasic TCP/IP SettingsThe Axis product supports IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions can be enabled simultaneously, and at least one versionmust always be enabled.IPv4 Address ConfigurationBy default, the Axis product is set to use IPv4 (IP version 4) and to obtain the IP address automatically via DHCP. The IPv4 settings areconfigured under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic.DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows network administrators to centrally manage and automate the assignment of IPaddresses. DHCP should only be enabled if using dynamic IP address notification, or if the DCHP can update a DNS server, whichwhen allows you to access the Axis product by name (host name).If DHCP is enabled and the product cannot be accessed, run AXIS IP Utility to search the network for connected Axis products, or resetthe product to the factory default settings (see page 38) and then perform the installation again.To use a static IP address, check Use the following IP address and specify the IP address, subnet mask and default router.IPv6 Address ConfigurationIf IPv6 (IP version 6) is enabled, the Axis product will receive an IP address according to the configuration in the network router.To enable IPv6, go to System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic. Other settings for IPv6 should be configured in the network router.ARP/PingThe IP address can be set using ARP and Ping. For instructions, see the product’s Installation Guide.ARP/Ping is enabled by default. To disable, uncheck the box under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic.The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled two minutes after the product is started, or as soon as an IP address is set. To reset theIP address, the product must be restarted to activate ARP/Ping for an additional two minutes.Pinging the product is still possible when this service is disabled.AXIS Video Hosting System (AVHS)AVHS used in conjunction with an AVHS service, provides easy and secure Internet access to live and recorded video accessible fromany location. For more information and help to find a local AVHS Service Provider go to www.axis.com/hostingAVHS is enabled by default. The settings are configured under System Options > Network > TCP IP > Basic.30