Viewerframe Mode Intitle Axis 2400 Video Server For About 75 More Review

Viewerframe Mode determines the frame delivery behavior when a client connects:

On the Axis 2400, this mode is set per video channel and affects only live viewing sessions, not recording or motion detection.

The Axis 2400 has far more capabilities than basic streaming. Digging through its API reveals approximately 75+ additional configuration options beyond the standard web form. These include: Viewerframe Mode determines the frame delivery behavior when

The Axis 2400 was discontinued in the late 2000s. If you intend to run these 75 units for 75 more days, weeks, or months:

Need a ready-to-run script for configuring Viewerframe Mode on all 75 Axis 2400 servers? Let me know, and I can provide a Python or bash example. On the Axis 2400, this mode is set

  • Apply access controls:
  • Configure network/server behavior:
  • Save and activate the profile; assign it as the default stream or make it available as a named stream endpoint (e.g., /viewerframe.jpg or /axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi?resolution=...).

    • | Use Case | Viewerframe Mode | Suggested Live FPS | Recording FPS | |----------|----------------|-------------------|----------------| | Critical security (casino, bank) | Normal | 15–25 | 25 | | Warehouse/retail (low activity) | Reduced | 3–5 | 10–15 | | Remote monitoring over VPN | Reduced | 1–2 | 12 |

    Pro tip: Set a global viewer frame cap of 5 fps for all non-admin users. This alone can reduce bandwidth by 60–80% across 75 servers. Need a ready-to-run script for configuring Viewerframe Mode

    For advanced users, you can set Viewerframe mode directly using HTTP GET requests:

    Under Events → Motion Detection → Pre-trigger buffer = 75 frames.