How to upgrade the Axis 2100 firmware from 2.1.2 to 2.3.3



Document ID: 98080469

 

Posted Date: 2003-03-19

 

Last Updated: 2003-03-19

 

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Issue
How to upgrade to Axis 2100 firmware from 2.1.2 to 2.3.3.
Resolution

Before you begin:

  • 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 Note: You must be at the command prompt and in the directory that contains the Upgrade File.
Example: C:\Axis\2100\2_10\

  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 XXX.YYY flash_all and push the enter key. Change XXX.YYY to the name of the file you have downloaded and decompressed. Typically 2100_210.bin or axis2100.bin. 
  6. Wait for the flash load to finish, this may take 1-10 minutes. 
  7. Your unit will automatically restart using the new firmware. 
  8. Reconfigure your settings.

    Example:

    C:\Axis\2100\2_10>ftp

    Connected to .
    220 Axis 2100 Network Camera 2.03 Oct 02 2000 ready.
    User (:
    NOTE: USER=root

    331 User name okay, need password.
    Password:
    NOTE: PASSWORD=pass

    230 User logged in, proceed.

    ftp> "type" bin
    200 Command okay.

    ftp> "type" hash
    Hash mark printing On ftp: (2048 bytes/hash mark) .

    ftp> "type"put axis2100.bin flash_all

    200 Command okay.
    150-Saving parameters.
    150-Going to single user mode.
    150-Allocating memory.
    150 Opening data connection.
    ########################################################################
    ########################################################################
    ########################################################################
    226-Transfer complete, checking checksum.
    226-Erasing flash...
    226-Erasing /dev/cflash1.
    226-Erasing /dev/cflash2.
    226-Programming flash.
    226-Verifying.
    226 Transfer complete.
    ftp: 2031640 bytes sent in 0,80Seconds 2536,38Kbytes/sec.

    ftp> "type" bye

    221 Goodbye.

For more information, please go to :
http://www.axis.com/techsup/firmware.asp?value=camserver

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