NEW SOFTWARE RELEASE
                     ====================


                     **Important Notice**
                     ====================


 - If you upgrade from any 1.xx revision to 2.20, the upgrade procedure 
 has to be done in two steps:
   - Install axis2400_1xto2x_rc.bin
   - Install 2400_220.bin

 - An upgrade to firmware 2.20 (based on the Linux operating system) 
 CANNOT be reversed when upgrading from any 1.XX revision.

 - Prior to upgrading to rev. 2.20 from any 1.XX rev., if using third party
 software, please check with the application manufacturer that
 your applications will not be adversely affected.
	
 - If you intend to modify Wizard-generated scripts or create your own
 scripts, you MUST comply with the following restriction:

 Do not write temporary files to the flash memory file system. The
 total number of writes to the flash chip is limited. Use the ramdisk
 mounted on /tmp for all repeated file writes.

 Failure to comply with this instruction may cause permanent damage
 to the unit and invalidate the product warranty.

                     ====================



 Product involved:  AXIS 2400 Video Server

 Release date:      August 17, 2001

 Release type:      Production Release

 Software version:  2.20 Build 12

 File size:         2174828 bytes

 File name:         2400_220.bin

 File size:         2097176  bytes

 Last preceding
 release:           2.12


---------------------------------------------------------------------

 Upgrading to version 2.20 
 =========================

 2.20:1  If upgrading from 1.xx:

         Download the upgrade file, axis2400_1xto2x_rc.bin, and save 
         it on your hard disk.

         The Camera server must be installed on an Ethernet the
         network using TCP/IP, see User's manual or Quick Reference
         Guide. 

         Make sure to take notes of your application/layout and other
         settings prior to upgrading since these settings will be
         lost during upgrade.

         Important Notes:
         The flash upgrade may take up to ten minutes to finish and
         must not be interrupted.  
         The IP address will be lost during the upgrade. To have it
         set properly directly after the upgrade has been finished,
         open a separate command prompt and start a continuous ping
         to the server prior to the upgrade.
         You must be at the command prompt and in the directory that
         contains the Upgrade File.
         Example: C:\Axis\2400\rc\

         1. Open a command prompt and start a continuous ping to the
            AXIS 2400. You will get the reply "Request timed out" or
            similar during a part of the upgrade process.
            Example: C:\>ping -t <ip of camera>
         2. Open another command prompt and start an ftp connection
            to the AXIS 2400. 
            (I.e. you cannot use an ftp-program for this!) 
         3. Login as root. The default password for the root user is
            pass unless changed by the user.
            You must be logged in as the root user to flash the unit.
         4. Change to binary transfer mode by typing bin and push the
            enter key.  
         5. Type hash and push the enter key. This will allow you to
            see the flash in progress.  
         6. Type the command put axis2400_1xto2x_rc.bin FLASH and 
            push the enter key.  
         7. Wait for the flash load to finish and check for the
            replies from the ping session started initially.
            Important: This may take 5-10 minutes. Do not restart or
            disconnect the AXIS 2400 during this period. 
         8. Open a Web browser towards the AXIS 2400 and reconfigure
            your settings. 
         
         Example:

         Start command prompt 1:
         C:\>ping -t <ip of camera>

         Start command prompt 2:
         C:\>cd \axis\2400\rc
         C:\Axis\2400\rc>ftp <ip of camera>
         Connected to <ip of camera>.
         220 AXIS 2400 Video Server V1.12 Dec 22 1999 ready.
         User (<ip of camera>:(none)): root
         331 User name okay, need password.
         Password: pass
         230 User logged in, proceed.
         ftp> bin
         200 TYPE set to I.
         ftp> hash
         Hash mark printing On ftp: (2048 bytes/hash mark) .
         ftp> put axis2400_1xto2x_rc.bin FLASH
         200 PORT command successful.
         150 Opening data connection for FLASH, (mode binary).
         ###########################################################
         ###########################################################
         ###########################################################
         ###########################################################
         221-Transfer complete, flash programming finished OK.
         Starting new software...
         221 Reset, closing connection.
         226 Transfer complete.
         ftp: 2174828 bytes sent in 46,87Seconds 46,40Kbytes/sec.
         ftp> bye
         221 Goodbye. 
         C:\Axis\2400\rc>

         Go to command prompt 1 and wait for the reply of the ping
         session:
         Request timed out.
         Request timed out.
         Reply from <ip of camera>: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=64
         Reply from <ip of camera>: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=64
         Press Control-C to exit ping


 2.20:2  If upgrading from 2.xx:

         Download the upgrade file and save it on your hard disk.

         The Camera server must be installed on an Ethernet the
         network using TCP/IP, see User's manual or Quick Reference
         Guide. 

         Make sure to take notes of your application/layout and other
         settings prior to upgrading since these settings may be lost
         during upgrade.

         Important Notes:
         The flash upgrade may take up to ten minutes to finish and
         must not be interrupted.
         You must be at the command prompt and in the directory that
         contains the Upgrade File.
         Example: C:\Axis\2400\2_20\

         1. Open a ftp connection to the unit you want to upgrade,
            from a command prompt. 
            (I.e. you cannot use a ftp-program for this!)  
         2. Login as root. The default password for the root user is
            pass unless changed by the user. 
            You must be logged in as the root user to flash the unit.
         3. Change to binary transfer mode by typing bin and push the
            enter key.  
         4. Type hash and push the enter key. This will allow you to
            see the flash in progress.
         5. Type the command put 2400_220.bin flash_all and push
            the enter key.
         6. Wait for the flash load to finish.
            Important: This may take 5-10 minutes. Do not restart or
            disconnect the AXIS 2400 during this period. 
         7. Your unit will automatically restart using the new
            firmware.  
         8. Reconfigure your settings. 

         Example:

         C:\Axis\2400\2_20>ftp <ip of camera>
         Connected to <ip of camera>.
         220 Axis 2400 Network Camera 2.12 Build 17 Feb 26 2001
         ready.
         User (<ip of camera>:(none)): root
         331 User name okay, need password.
         Password: pass
         230 User logged in, proceed.
         ftp> bin
         200 Command okay.
         ftp> hash
         Hash mark printing On ftp: (2048 bytes/hash mark) .
         ftp> put 2400_220.bin flash_all
         200 Command okay.
         150-Preparing to flash.
         150-Allocating memory.
         150 Opening data connection.
         ###########################################################
         ###########################################################
         ###########################################################
         ###########################################################
         226-Transfer complete, checking checksum.
         226-Erasing flash...
         226-Erasing /dev/cflash1.
         226-Programming /dev/cflash1.
         226-Verifying.
         226-Verifying /dev/cflash1.
         226 Transfer complete.
         ftp: 2031640 bytes sent in 2,06Seconds 984,80Kbytes/sec.
         ftp> by
         221 Goodbye.



 New features in version 2.20
 ============================

 2.20:1  New PTZ driver: Panasonic. 

 2.20:2  DHCP support.

 2.20.3  Notification on IP change.

 2.20:4  New shell-based applications (PHP3 still usable for advanced
         programming but might interfere with the shell script).



 Known limitations in version 2.20
 =================================

 2.20:1  On dial-out with PPP and high baud rates, the unit might connect
         several times successively when using the optimised mode and several
         cameras (One should expect that the unit connects one time, sends
         all the pictures before closing the connection). A simple work 
         around is to use the "close after" mode with some delay 
         (approx. 10 seconds).

 2.20:2  Maximum one PHP3 script may be run at any one time.

 2.20:3  Ramdisk available for pre/post alarm buffer limited to 4 MB.



 Known problems in version 2.20
 ==============================

 2.20:1  The secondary DNS server is not correctly managed.

 2.20:2  At dial-up, it is not possible to use a DNS name as the SMTP or 
         FTP server if the DNS server is specified in the Network settings.
         Either use the IP address of the SMTP/FTP server or do not enter
         the DNS server in the Network settings.

 2.20.3  The default user root have user rights ADVO. The O have no 
         function and will be removed when the root password is changed.

 2.20.4  The URL included in the body of the mail from the Video Server
         when using PPP, will not show the correct IP address.



Best regards,
Axis Communications.