AXIS F41 Main Unit
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, 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. Download the latest firmware file to your computer, available free of charge 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.
4. Click
Upgrade
.
5. Wait approximately 10 minutes while the product is being upgraded and restarted. Then access the product.
6. Go to
Setup > Basic Setup
to verify the firmware upgrade.
AXIS Camera Management can be used for multiple upgrades. See
www.axis.com
for more information.
Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions
Problems upgrading the firmware
Firmware upgrade failure
If the firmware upgrade fails, the product reloads the previous firmware. Check the firmware
file and try again.
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
The product is located on a
different subnet
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.
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