AXIS Q7424–R Mk II Video EncoderAccess the ProductFor more information, see NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4 on page 49. See also AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service atwww.axiscam.netFor Technical notes on this and other topics, visit the Axis Support web at www.axis.com/techsupSet 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 44.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 56.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.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.Controls on the Live View PageSelect a stream profile for the Live View page from the Stream Profile drop-down list. For informationabout how to configure stream profiles, see page 20.Click Pulse to activate the product’s output port for a defined period of time. For information about howto enable and configure output buttons, see page 27.Click the Active/Inactive buttons to manually activate and inactive the product’s output port. Forinformation about how to enable and configure output buttons, see page 27.The Manual Trigger button is used to trigger an action rule from the Live View page. For informationabout how to configure and enable the button, see Manual Trigger on page 12.11