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    AXIS 206 Family Network Camera User’s Manual[...]

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    AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Qui ck User’s Guide About th is Docum ent This manual is intended for administrato rs and users of the AXIS 206206M206W Ne twork Camera, and is ap plicable for software release 4.20. It includes instructions for using and managing the p roduct on your netw ork. Previous experience of netwo rking will be [...]

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    Trademark Acknowledgm ents Acrobat, Adobe, Boa, Ethernet, IBM, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft, Mozilla, Netscape Navigator, OS/2, UNIX, Windows, WWW, Wi-Fi are registered trademarks of the respectiv e holders. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are tradem arks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.[...]

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    4 AXIS 206 Contents About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product Family Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 AXIS 206M - Additional Features . . . . [...]

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    5 AXIS 206 Wireless Settings (AXI S 206W only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 SMTP (email) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 UPnP™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    6 AXIS 206 - About this manual About this manual This user’s manual is valid for all camera models included in the AXIS 206 family of network cameras. All text in the manual a pplies to all models, except where otherw ise indicated. Apart from their names, the AX IS 206 and the AXIS 206M are identical in appearance. Product Family Features The ne[...]

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    7 AXIS 206 - Product Family Features AXIS 206M - Additional Features The AXIS 206M Megapixel Network Camera has the following additional features: AXIS 206/206M • 6 different video resolutions available. • Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels. • HDTV (High Definition TV) format available (16:9 format, 1280x720 pixels). AXIS 206W - Additional[...]

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    8 AXIS 206 - Overview AXIS 206/206M Overview AXIS 206/206M Front Focus ring Status indicator (outer ri ng) Rear panel Lock Netw ork Serial number labe l connector Power connector Power indicato r Contr ol button Network indicator ring Power Cable clip Power Connector - For connection of the PS-H or PS-L power adapter (included). Network Connector -[...]

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    9 AXIS 206 - Overview AXIS 206W Overview AXIS 206W Status indicator Focus ring Wireless module power ind icator Network traffic Wireless module (outer ring) indicator Front Power conn ector Control button Power Serial number Power ca ble USB connector indicato r label Mounting lock ring Wireless clip module Rear panel Power Connector - For connecti[...]

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    10 AXIS 206 - LED Indicators LED Indicators After completion of the startup and self test routines, the multi-co lored Network, Status, and Power LED indicators flash as follows: Amber Steady for connection to 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network act ivity. Green Steady for connection to 100 Mbit /s network. Flas hes for network activity. Red Fla[...]

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    10 AXIS 206 - Mounting Mounting 1. If required, use the 3 supplied screws to fix the base plate to a flat surface. 2. T o use the shorter stand, e. g. for wall mounting, unscrew the lock ring to release the camer a, and remove the extension section. 3. Re-attach the camera, adjust the angle and gently tighten the lock ring. Important! Install the A[...]

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    11 AXIS 206 - Install the AXIS 206/206M Set the IP address The AXIS 206/206M is designed for installation on an Ethernet network. This involves assigning it an IP address, automatically (via e.g. DHCP) or manually. Several methods are available. The one to use depends on how you r network is configured. If unsure of the method to use, please consu [...]

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    12 AXIS 206 - Install the AXIS 206/206M Follow these instructions: 1. When the camera is connec ted to the power s upply and the network, wa it for the Status Indicator on the front of the camera to show a steady green. 2. Now press the Control button on the rear of the camera once . The Status indicator will blink green while it connects to the AX[...]

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    13 AXIS 206 - Install the AXIS 206/206M AXIS IP Utility AXIS IP Utility 2.0 is a free Windows application that discovers and displays Axis devices AXIS 206/206M (AXIS 206W via wireless connection) Computer on a LAN Hub/Switch Requirements: on your network. The application can also be used to manually set a stat ic IP address. AXIS IP Utility 2.0 is[...]

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    14 AXIS 206 - Install the AXIS 206/206M Manual Installation with ARP/Ping 1. A c quire an unused IP address for the AXIS 206/206M. This IP address must be on the same subnet as your computer . 2. Locate the serial number (S/N) on th e label on the camera’s rear panel. 3. From a computer on your network, open a Command Prompt (in Windows: from the[...]

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    15 AXIS 206 - Install the AXIS 206W Install the AXIS 206W Before the AXIS 206W can connect to an encr ypted wireless network, the wireless settings in the camera must be configured and an IP address must be set. This is done by connecting the camera to a computer with the help of the supplied USB cable. Follow the instructions below. Set up the wir[...]

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    16 AXIS 206 - Install the AXIS 20 6W 9. W ait at least 1 0 seconds for the settings to tak e effect and then restart the camera by disconnecting and reconne cting the power cable. Discover the IP address for the AXIS 206W If you set the IP address manually, you can no w access the came ra’s web interface simply by starting a browser and en tering[...]

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    17 AXIS 206 - Access the Camera Access the Camera Access From a Browser The AXIS 206 can be used with most standard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browser is Internet Explorer wi th Windows, or Mozilla/Firefox with other operating systems. See also the Technical Specifications, on page 37 . 1. Start a browser (e.g. Internet Explore[...]

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    18 AXIS 206 - Access the Camera The Live View page of the AXIS 206 is now displayed, with links to the Setup tools that allow you to customize the ca mera to your specific needs. Live View - Shows live video from the camera. Setup - Provides all the tools needed to set up the camera to your requirements. Help - Displays online help on all aspects o[...]

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    19 AXIS 206 - Focusing Focusing To focus the AXIS 206, se e the illustra tion below. Status Indicator Focus Rin g To focus: Open a browser and examine the image. If required, adjust the focus ring until the focus is satisfactory. The focus ring features a raised line. A small dot is located over the top of the lens assembly. Notes: •Upon delivery[...]

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    20 AXIS 206 - The Live View Page The Live View Page Depending on whether or not the Live View page has been customized, the buttons described below may or may not be visible. To resize the image, click the View Size buttons: half-s ize (x 1 /2 ), full-size (x1), x2 or x4. Note that this does not change the image’s resolution, but simply how it is[...]

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    21 AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Configuration Image and Layout Configuration This section provides an overview of all of the setup tools, and also describes some of the image and layout configuration options. The System Options are described on page 28 . The setup tools for the AXIS 206 are ac cessed from a standard browser (see Supported Web Browse[...]

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    22 AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Confi guration Overview of the Setup tools Basic Configuration The links under Basic Configur ation are shortcuts providing a convenient way of making the basic settings the first ti me the unit is configured. Instructions General Instructions Users See System Opti ons > Security > Users below TCP/IP See System [...]

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    23 AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Configuration Language Language Select language To display the entire ca mera web interface in another language, select a language from the available options. Using the Setup tools The following descriptions offer examples of the features available in the AXIS 206. For complete details of each feature, please refe r t[...]

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    24 AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Confi guration Overlay Settings You can include the date and time and text as an overlay in the video image. These overlay items are all included on one line at the top or bottom of the video image. Video Stream Set the video stream time as unlimited, by selecting the Unlimited radio button, or define a maximum time p[...]

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    25 AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Configuration Default Viewer for Mot ion JPEG in Internet Explorer fo r Windows Select the appropriate radio button for th e viewer to use in IE for Windows. Please see the online help for more information. AMC (AXIS Med ia Control) Se ttings Check the Show viewer toolbar box to display the AXIS Media Control (AMC) vi[...]

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    26 AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Confi guration Customizing the d efault page The appearance of the default AXIS 206 Live View page can be customized to suit your own requirements, by selecting and configuring items such as the text color, backgrou nd picture, etc. To use your own home page, check the box provid ed and select the file for the web pag[...]

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    27 AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Configuration Upload Own Web Files Your own web files, background pictures, etc., must first be uploaded to the AXIS 206 in order to be available for selection in the Custom Settings setup dialog. Once uploaded, the files are shown in the drop-down list. 1. Click the Browse button and browse to the file to upload, e.g[...]

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    28 AXIS 206 - System Options System Options Users User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below: Users - the use r list displays the authorize[...]

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    29 AXIS 206 - System Options Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings IP Address Configuration The IP address for the AXIS 206/206M/206W can be set automatically via DHCP, or a fixed IP address can be set manually. A host name can be used and there are options for setting up notification of changes in the IP address. DHCP is enabled by default. Notes: • D[...]

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    30 AXIS 206 - System Options Network - Advanced TCP/IP Settings DNS Configuration DNS (Domain Name System) provides the translat ion of host names to IP addresses on your network. Obtain DNS server address via DHCP - automatic ally use the DN S server settings provided by the DHCP server. Click the View button to see the current settings. Use the f[...]

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    31 AXIS 206 - System Options NAT traversal (port mapping) Use NAT traversal when your AXIS 206/206M/206W is locate d on an intranet (LAN) and you wish to make it availa ble from the other (WAN) side of a NAT router. With NAT traversal properly configured, a ll HTTP traffic to an external HTTP port in the NAT router will be forwarded to the camera .[...]

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    32 AXIS 206 - System Options Wireless Settings (AXIS 206W only) These settings control how the AXIS 206W intera cts with the wireless network. Apart from identifying the wireless network, it is also possible to enable wireless encryption. Important! Status of Wireless Networks This list is the result of a network scan. Acce ss points with a disable[...]

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    33 AXIS 206 - System Options Wireless Settings These settings control how the AXIS 206W interacts with the wi reless network. Apart from identifying the wireles s network, it is also possible to enable wireless encryption. SSID - This is the name of the wireless network the AXIS 206W is configured for. The field accepts up to 32 alphanumeric ch ara[...]

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    34 AXIS 206 - System Options WEP - Ke y Type - The key types available depend on the access point being used. The following options are available: • Manual - Allows you to manually enter the hex key. • ASCII - In this method the string must be exactly 5 characters for 64-bit WEP and 13 characters for 128-bit WEP. • Passphrase - The passphrase[...]

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    35 AXIS 206 - System Options Maintenance • Restart - The unit is restarted without changing any of the settings. Use this method if the unit is not behaving as expected. • Restore - The unit is restarted an d most current settings are re set to the factory default values. The only settings saved are: • the boot protocol (DHCP or static) • t[...]

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    36 AXIS 206 - System Options Resetting to the Factory Default Settings To reset the AXIS 206 to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page, or use the Control button on the rear of the camera (see the illustration on page 7 ) as described below: Using the Control Button To reset the AXIS 206 to the fac[...]

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    37 AXIS 206 - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Specification Supported Operating System s Windows (XP, 2000, NT4.0, ME, 98) Linux, Mac OSX. Supported Web Browsers For Windows - Internet Explorer 5.x or later, Mozilla 1.4* or later, Firefox 1.0* or later. For Linux - Mozilla 1.4* or later, Firefox 1.0* or later. For Mac OSX - M[...]

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    38 AXIS 206 - Technical Specifica tions Specifications are valid for all mode ls, except where otherwise indicated. Approvals - EMC EN 55022:1998+A1, Class B EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1 EN 55024:1998+A1 EN 61000-6-1:2001 CISPR24:1997+A1 Compliance - EMC FCC part 15, Subpart B, Class A FCC part 15, Subpart B, Class B demo nstrated by comp[...]

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    39 AXIS 206 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the currently installed firmware version. Th e latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. The current firmware ve rsion in your AXIS 206 can be seen on the page Setup > B[...]

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    40 AXIS 206 - Troubleshooting Emergency Recovery Procedure If power to the AXIS 206 is lost during the upgrade, the proces s will fail and the unit will become unresponsive. A flashing red Status LED indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the AXIS 206 or the AXIS 206M, follow the steps below. If the upgrade for the AXIS 206W fails, please contact A[...]

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    41 AXIS 206 - Troubleshooting Axis Support If you need to contact Axis support, please help us to help you, by providing the server report, the log file and a brie f description of the problem. Server Report - go to Setup > System Options > Support Overview . The server report contains important information about the server a nd its software,[...]

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    42 AXIS 206 - Troubleshooting The AXIS 206W cannot be accessed from a Web browser The wireless settings in the AXIS 206W do not match those in th e wireless access point. Check that the SSID and secu rity settings are identical in the ca mera and in the access point. Check the configura tion with th e USB ca ble. See page 15. Check the configuratio[...]

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    43 AXIS 206 - Troubleshooting For additional assistance, please contact your reseller or see the suppor t pages on the Axis website at www.axis.com/t echsup Browser freezes Netscape 7.x or Mozilla 1. 4 (or later) can sometimes freeze on a slow com- puter. Lower the image resolution. Problems up loading own fi les Limited space. There is only limite[...]

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    Glossary of Terms 44 AXIS 206 - Glossary ActiveX - A control (or set of rules) used by a browser. ActiveX controls are o ften downloaded and installed automatically as required. AMC - AXIS Media Control. The control required for viewing images in Interne t Explorer. Installs automatica lly on first use. AMC is an ActiveX control. API - Application [...]

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    45 AXIS 206 - Glossary a wired LAN. Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) - A term deve loped by the Wi-Fi Alliance to describe wireless local area network (WLAN) products that are based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) 802.11 standard. WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Ac cess - Pre-Shared Key) - This wireless encryption method uses a[...]

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    46 AXIS 206 - Index Index A Access from t he Internet 18 Access point 32 Accessing the camera 17 Active Transmit Key 34 Advanced image settings 23 Advanced TCP/IP settings 30 AMC 18 Authentication 33 AXIS Internet Dynamic DN S Service 11, 29 AXIS IP Uti lity 11 AXIS Setup Tool 15 B Backup 35 Basic configuration 22 Basic TCP/IP setti ngs 29 C Config[...]

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    47 AXIS 206 - Index P Port mapping 31 Power connector 8 R Recovery 40 Resolutions 7 Restart 35 Restore 35 Routers 31 S Scan wireless networks 32 Security 33 Serial number 8 Services 29 Set IP address 11 Setup Tools 22 SMTP 34 Snapshot button 20, 24 Specifications 37 SSID 33 Support 35 System options 28 System options overview 22 T Troubleshooting 3[...]