Axis 200+ - Upgrading the Software; Upgrading using FTP

Section 6: Updating the Software AXIS 200+ Users Manual
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Anonymous FTP
Log in to ftp://ftp.axis.com and go to the
/pub/axis/software/cam_srv/cam_200p/latest/ directory. Download
the software update file
axis200p
.exe
. Proceed then by unpacking
the
.exe file to create the associated binary and text files.
Upgrading the Software
Theoretically, there are two methods for updating the AXIS 200+
Flash memory:
 over the network using FTP or
 through the parallel port LPT1.
Normally, the AXIS 200+ should be upgraded over the network using
FTP. However, if for some reason the AXIS 200+ becomes unavailable
over the network, it may be necessary to reload the software through
the parallel port. In this case, please contact your dealer.
Note:
❏ Updating instructions are also supplied with the software update.
Upgrading using FTP
Having obtained the upgrade software, install it into the AXIS 200+
by following the instructions below:
1. Reset the AXIS 200+ by powering it off and then on again.
2. Start an FTP session and log in to the AXIS 200+ as
root
, using
the root password. By default this is set to
pass
.
3. Set FTP to binary mode using the command
bin
.
4. Download the new camera server software to you AXIS 200+ by
using the command:
Example
This process takes 30 - 60 seconds. The LEDs will flash slowly
during programming.
put axis200p.bin flash