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


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

 An upgrade to firmware 2.12 (based on the Linux operating
 system) CANNOT be reversed.

 Prior to upgrading to this version, 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 PHP3 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 2401 Video Server

 Release date:      April 23, 2001

 Release type:      Release Candidate

 Software version:  2.12 Build 15

 File name, ver 1.xx to 2.12:

                    axis2401_1xto2x_rc.bin

 File size:         2174986 bytes

 File name, ver 2.xx to 2.12:

                    axis2401_rc.bin

 File size:         2031640 bytes

 Last preceding
 release:           1.01


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 Upgrading to version 2.12 
 =========================

 2.12:1  If upgrading from 1.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 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\2401\beta\

         1. Open a command prompt and start a continuous ping to the
            AXIS 2401. 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 2401. 
            (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 axis2401_1xto2x_beta.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 2401 during this period. 
         8. Open a Web browser towards the AXIS 2401 and reconfigure
            your settings. 
         
         Example:

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

         Start command prompt 2:
         C:\>cd \axis\2401\beta
         C:\Axis\2401\beta>ftp <ip of camera>
         Connected to <ip of camera>.
         220 AXIS 2401 Video Server V1.01 Sep 14 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 axis2401_1xto2x_beta.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: 2174986 bytes sent in 41,96Seconds 51,83Kbytes/sec.
         ftp> bye
         221 Goodbye. 
         C:\Axis\2401\beta>

         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


 2.12:2  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\2401\beta\

         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 axis2401_beta.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 2401 during this period. 
         7. Your unit will automatically restart using the new
            firmware.  
         8. Reconfigure your settings. 

         Example:

         C:\Axis\2401\beta>ftp <ip of camera>
         Connected to <ip of camera>.
         220 Axis 2401 Network Camera 2.12 Build 5 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 axis2401_beta.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 2.12
 ============================

 2.12:1  Modem support with PPP. 

 2.12:2  Support for a reduced version of the PHP3 programming
         script.

 2.12.3  Ramdisk available for pre/post alarm buffer limited to 3 MB

 2.12:4  Based on the Linux operating system.

 2.12:5  Support for some new PTZ devices (Canon VC-C4, Kalatel, VCL,
         BT Trippy, Lilin)

 2.12:6  Detection off video loss the video input and possibility to
         trigger scripts on it.



 Known limitations in version 2.12
 =================================

 2.12:1  Maximum one PHP script may be run at any one time. This
         limitation will be corrected in a forthcoming release.

 2.12:2  Ramdisk available for pre/post alarm buffer limited to 3 MB.

 2.12:3  Maximum 4 buffers and uploading sessions can be started
         simultaneously

 2.12:4  Not possible to set up the PHP script to send halfsize.jpg
         hugesize.jpg by ftp or email. Only fullsize.jpg will be
         sent.


 Known problems in version 2.12
 =================================

 2.12:1  The secondary DNS server is not correctly managed.