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Section 3: Assigning an Internet Address AXIS 200 User’s Manual
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Before you begin
Make sure the AXIS 200 is powered up and attached to the network.
Internet Address
Acquire an unused Internet address from your Network
Administrator.
System Privileges
You will require root privileges on your UNIX system and
administrator privileges on the Windows NT servers.
Ethernet Address
Depending on the method you are using, you will need to know the
Ethernet address of your AXIS 200. The Ethernet address is based
upon the serial number found on the underside label of the unit.
Important!
❏ Do not use the default or example Internet address when
installing your AXIS 200. Always consult your Network
Administrator before assigning an Internet address.
Mapping a Host Name
to the Internet
Address
If you are using host names, you can map a unique host name to the
acquired Internet address. Refer to your system manuals or to your
Network Administrator for instructions on how to perform the name
mapping on your particular system.
Note:
❏ If the host name has not been included in the system host table,
you can still perform the following instructions on how to
download the Internet address. In this case, simply replace the
host name entry with the Internet address wherever required.