AXIS P1357–E Network Camera
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Check the Firmware
Firmware is software that determines the functionality of network devices. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the current firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. The current firmware version in the Axis product is displayed in the page Setup > Basic Setup and in Setup > About.
Upgrade the Firmware
Important
• Your dealer reserves the right to charge for any repair attributable to faulty upgrade by the user.
• Preconfigured and customized settings are saved when the firmware is upgraded (providing the features are available in the new firmware) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications AB.
Note
• After the upgrade process has completed, the product will restart automatically. If restarting the product manually after the upgrade, always wait 10 minutes even if you suspect the upgrade has failed.
• When you upgrade the Axis product with the latest firmware from Axis website, the product receives the latest functionality available. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release before upgrading the firmware.
To upgrade the product’s firmware:
1. Save the firmware file to your computer. The latest version of the firmware is available free of charge from Axis website at www.axis.com/techsup
2. Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance in the product’s webpages.
3. Under Upgrade Server, click Browse and locate the file on your computer. Click Upgrade.
4. Wait approximately 10 minutes while the product is being upgraded and restarted. Then access the product.
AXIS Camera Management can be used for multiple upgrades. See www.axis.com for more information.
Emergency Recovery Procedure
If power or network connection is lost during the upgrade, the process fails and the product becomes unresponsive. Flashing red Status indicator indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the product, follow the steps below. The serial number is found on the product’s label.
1. In UNIX/Linux, type the following from the command line: arp -s <IP address> <serial number> temp ping -l 408 <IP address>
In Windows, type the following from a command/DOS prompt (this may require that you run the command prompt as an administrator): arp -s <IP address> <serial number> ping -l 408 -t <IP address>
2. If the product does not reply in 30 seconds, restart it and wait for a reply. Press CTRL+C to stop Ping.
3. Open a browser and type in the product’s IP address. In the page that opens, use the Browse button to select the upgrade file to use. Then click Load to restart the upgrade process.
4. After the upgrade is complete (1–10 minutes), the product automatically restarts and shows a steady green on the
Status indicator.
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5. Reinstall the product, referring to the Installation Guide.
If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the product up and running again, contact Axis support at www.axis.com/techsup/
Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions
Problems setting the IP address
When using ARP/Ping Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after power has been
applied to the product. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408. For instructions, see Assign IP Address
Using ARP/Ping on page 54.
The product is located on a different subnet
The IP address is being used by another device
If the IP address intended for the product and the IP address of the computer used to access the product are located on different subnets, you will not be able to set the IP address. Contact your network administrator to obtain an IP address.
Disconnect the Axis product from the network. Run the Ping command (in a Command/DOS window, type ping and the IP address of the product):
Possible IP address conflict with another device on the same subnet.
• If you receive: Reply from <IP address>: bytes=32; time=10...
this means that the IP address may already be in use by another device on the network.
Obtain a new IP address from the network administrator and reinstall the product.
• If you receive: Request timed out, this means that the IP address is available for use with the Axis product. Check all cabling and reinstall the product.
The static IP address in the Axis product is used before the DHCP server sets a dynamic address.
This means that if the same default static IP address is also used by another device, there may be problems accessing the product.
The product cannot be accessed from a browser
Cannot log in
When HTTPS is enabled, ensure that the correct protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) is used when attempting to log in. You may need to manually type http or https in the browser’s address field.
The IP address has been changed by DHCP
Certificate error when using
IEEE 802.1X
If the password for the user root is lost, the product must be reset to the factory default settings.
See Reset to Factory Default Settings on page 63.
IP addresses obtained from a DHCP server are dynamic and may change. If the IP address has been changed, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Camera Management to locate the product on the network. Identify the product using its model or serial number, or by the DNS name (if the name has been configured).
If required, a static IP address can be assigned manually. For instructions, see the document Assign
an IP Address and Access the Video Stream on Axis Support web at www.axis.com/techsup.
For authentication to work properly, the date and time settings in the Axis product should be
synchronized with an NTP server. See Date & Time on page 53.
The product is accessible locally but not externally
Router configuration
Firewall protection
Default routers required
To configure your router to allow incoming data traffic to the Axis product, enable the NAT-traversal feature which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the Axis
product, see NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4 on page 57. The router must support UPnP
TM
.
Check the Internet firewall with your network administrator.
Check if you need to configure the router settings from System Options > Network > TCP/IP >
Basic.
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Problems with streaming H.264
Problems with AXIS Media
Control (Internet Explorer
only)
To enable the updating of video images in Internet Explorer, set the browser to allow ActiveX controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control is installed on your computer.
No H.264 displayed in the client
Check that the relevant H.264 connection methods and correct interface are enabled in the AMC
Control Panel (streaming tab). See AXIS Media Control (AMC) on page 17.
In the AMC Control Panel, select the H.264 tab and click Set to default H.264 decoder.
Multicast H.264 only accessible by local clients
No multicast H.264
displayed in the client
Poor rendering of H.264
images
Color saturation is different in H.264 and Motion JPEG
Lower frame rate than expected
Check that RTSP is enabled under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced.
Check if your router supports multicasting, or if the router settings between the client and the product need to be configured. The TTL (Time To Live) value may need to be increased.
Check with your network administrator that the multicast addresses used by the Axis product are valid for your network.
Check with your network administrator to see if there is a firewall preventing viewing.
Ensure that your graphics card is using the latest driver. The latest drivers can usually be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website.
Modify the settings for your graphics adapter. Refer to the adapter’s documentation for more information.
See Performance Considerations on page 72.
Reduce the number of applications running on the client computer.
Limit the number of simultaneous viewers.
Check with the network administrator that there is enough bandwidth available.
Check in the AMC Control Panel (H.264 tag) that video processing is NOT set to Decode only
key frames.
Lower the image resolution.
The maximum frames per second is dependent on the utility frequency (60/50 Hz) of the Axis
product. See Technical Specifications on page 68.
Status and Network indicator LEDs are flashing red rapidly
Hardware failure Contact your Axis reseller.
Product does not start up
Product does not start up If the product does not start up keep the network cable connected and re-insert the power cable to the midspan.
Video and image problems, general
Image unsatisfactory Check the video stream and camera settings under Setup > Video & Audio > Video Stream and
Setup > Video & Audio > Camera Settings.
Motion Detection triggers unexpectedly
Changes in luminance Motion detection is based on changes in luminance in the image. This means that if there are sudden changes in the lighting, motion detection may trigger mistakenly. Lower the sensitivity setting to avoid problems with luminance.
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No audio
Incorrect setup Check the sound card in the computer. Ensure that mute is not selected and that the volume settings are correct.
Check that Enable audio support is selected under Setup > System Options > Security > Audio
Support.
Check that the correct Audio Input source is selected under Setup > Video & Audio > Audio
Settings.
Poor audio quality
Stuttering
Unsynchronized audio and video using H.264
Distorted audio
Feedback loops
Reduce the number of listeners and viewers. Decrease image resolution and compression.
Synchronize the product’s date and time settings with an NTP server. Go to Setup > System
Options > Date & Time.
Check that the correct Audio Input source is selected under Setup > Video & Audio > Audio
Settings.
Feedback loops might appear in full-duplex mode. Try moving the microphone or the speaker, or use half-duplex mode instead.
Storage and disk management problems
Storage disruption A storage disruption alarm is sent if a storage device is unavailable, removed, full, locked or if other read or write problems occur. To identify the source of the problem, check the System Log under
System Options > Support > Logs & Reports. Depending on the problem, it might be necessary to re-mount the storage device.
Video cannot be recorded
For information on how to set up a storage disruption alarm, see Events on page 43.
Check that the SD card is not write protected (that is, read only).
SD card cannot be mounted Reformat the SD card and then click Mount.
Formatting the card will remove all content, including all recordings, from the SD card.
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