Axis 20443r2 User Manual

This section is intended for use by the product administrator. Operators and viewers should 

read Operating the AXIS 230, on page 15.

AXIS IP Utility is a software application that quickly and simply installs an Axis device 

onto your local network. Download the latest version, free of charge, from www.axis.com

1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the AXIS 230 and attach it to the network.
2. Connect power to the camera. 
3. Start AXIS IP Utility. The following window appears:
4. In the first field, enter the serial number found on the 

label on the underside of the unit (see the illustration 

below.)

5. Enter the IP address for the AXIS 230 and click Set 

IP. The utility now prompts you to restart the camera 

and then displays a message confirming that the IP 

address has been set. To view the camera’s home 

page, click the button provided. Configure the remaining network parameters from the 

setup tools.

As an alternative to the AXIS IP Utility, the AXIS 230 MPEG-2 Network Camera can be 

installed using the ARP and Ping commands, as described below. 

1. Locate the label (see right) containing the 

product’s serial number. You must know this to set 

the IP address.

2. Connect a network cable to the AXIS 230 and 

attach it to the network.

3. From a Windows computer on your network, open a Command Prompt and enter the 

commands shown below. 

• Although it may be possible to use the AXIS 230’s default IP address 192.168.0.90, please consult 

your network administrator to obtain a suitable IP address for your network/subnet. 

• Although no special privileges are required for Windows XP Home, you will need Administrator priv-

ileges for Windows 2000 and XP Professional. UNIX systems require Root privileges.

Serial number equals

MAC/Ethernet address