Axis 200+ - Over the Internet; Flash memory

AXIS 200+ Users Manual Section 6: Updating the Software
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Section 6 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_200p/ 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 memoryThe 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.