Axis 200 - Appendix C Updating the Software; Obtaining Updated Software

AXIS 200 User’s Manual Appendix C: Updating the Software
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Appendix C Updating the Software
The AXIS 200 is equipped with Flash Memory which means that its
server software can be updated using FTP. This appendix describes
how this operation can be performed.
Obtaining Updated Software
The latest version of the AXIS 200 server software is available free of
charge from Axis or your local distributor. You may obtain this
software over the Internet or via anonymous FTP.
The npsload program used for downloading the AXIS 200 software via
the parallel port, is also available free of charge at
ftp://ftp.axis.com/pub/axis/software/prt_srv/utility/flash/.
Over the Internet
Simply follow the appropriate hyperlinks, starting with “Software
Updates” from within the Home Page of the AXIS 200, or enter
http://www.axis.com/techsup/cam_servers/cam_200/ within the
URL of your Web browser.
Typically, the software update file is called
200_x_xx.exe
,
where
x_xx
indicates the software version. This self extracting archive
file unpacks the associated data and text files upon execution. It is
recommended that you save this file in your root directory.
Flash Memory The
AXIS 200 server software is stored in Flash memory.
This memory is provided by a silicon chip that just like
any other ROM device, retains data content even after
power is removed. However, Flash memory is unique
because it allows its data to be erased and re-written.
This means that you can install software updates for
your
AXIS 200 as soon as they become available, without
having to replace any parts. The new software can be
simply loaded into the AXIS 200 over the network.