Axis Communications 262 User Manual

The AXIS 262 can be reset to the factory default settings in three different ways: 

• By clicking the Restore button on the Maintenance web page in the setup tools. This resets 

most parameters, but saves the IP address, the subnet mask, the default gateway, the DHCP 

setting, and the time and date.

• By clicking the Default button on the Maintenance web page in the setup tools. Note that 

this will reset all parameters to the factory default settings.

• By pressing the Factory Setup button on the rear of the unit. Pressing the button for 20 

seconds while the unit is powered up will reset all parameters to the factory default set-

tings, and also format the hard disk drive.

When the Status indicator on the front panel displays steady green, which can take up to 3 

minutes, the AXIS 262 has been reset to the factory default settings. 

If the IP address was affected by the reset, it will now be set to 192.168.0.90. This should be 

changed to an IP address suitable for use on your network. See page 5.

If there is a DHCP server on your network, a new IP address valid on your network will 

automatically be assigned. Use AXIS IP Utility to see which IP address the unit received. 

Alternatively, see the admin pages for your DHCP server.

For further information, please see the AXIS 262 User’s Manual, which is available on the CD 

included in this package. Updated versions can be obtained from www.axis.com

Please note that resetting the AXIS 262 to the factory default settings will also 

erase all recorded 

video. If you have recorded video you wish to save, download it from the download tab on the 
Main View page, before resetting the unit.