Axis 206 Surveillance Bundle
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1. Specifications are valid for all models except where otherwise indicated 38 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 The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem The current firmware version in your AXIS 206 can be seen on the page Setup gt Basic Configuration Upgrading the Firmware Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the AXIS 206 When you upgrade the firmware with a file from the Axis Web site the camera will receive the latest available functionality Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release before updating the firmware l Notes Save the new firmware file to your computer The latest version of the firmware is available free of charge from the Axis Web site at www axis com techsup Go to Setup gt System Options gt Maintenance in the camera s Web pages In the Upgrade Server section browse to the desired firmware file on your computer Click Upgrade Default Resets all parameters to the original factory settings Upgrade Server Upgrade the AXIS 206M Network Camera with the latest firmware Specify the firmware ta upgrade ta Browse and click Upgrade Note Do not disconnect power to the unit during the upgrade The unit restarts automatic2. If the unit does not reply within a few seconds restart it and wait for a reply Press CTRL C to stop Ping Open a browser and type in the AXIS 206 s IP address In the page that appears use the Browse button to select the upgrade file to use e g axis206 bin or axis206m bin Then click the Load button to restart the upgrade process After the upgrade has completed 1 10 minutes the unit will automatically restart and show a steady green on the Power and Status LED s and flashing green or amber on the Network LED Repeat the ARP and Ping commands as described above Open a new browser and enter the unit s IP address Reconfigure your settings If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the AXIS 206 AXIS 206M up and running again please contact Axis support at www axis com techsup 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 brief description of the problem Server Report go to Setup gt System Options gt Support Overview The server report contains important information about the server and its software as well as a list of the current parameters The Log file is available from Setup gt System Options gt Logs amp Reports The Log file records events in the unit since the last system restart and can be a useful diagnostic tool when troubleshooting Symptoms Possible Causes an
3. service the AXIS 206W will automatically be detected and displayed on your screen Use AXIS IP Utility 2 0 to discover the IP address See the CD included with the product Set up the AXIS 206W on other operating systems To set up the AXIS 206W on other operating systems Linux Unix Mac follow these steps 1 Connect the camera to the computer via the USB cable This allows you to access the camera as a USB Mass Storage device 2 Browse to and open the file config txt and enter the encryption keys the SSID network name the IP address etc The wireless settings entered here should be identical to those previously configured in your wireless access point 3 Save the file wait at least 10 seconds for the settings to take effect and then restart the camera to enable the wireless connection 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 with Windows or Mozilla Firefox with other operating systems See also the Technical Specifications on page 37 ls Start a browser e g Internet Start Microsoft Internet Explorer Explorer Mozilla File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Enter the IP address or host name gt 0999 9 3 sa of the AXIS 206 in the ages T httpifiszies oi2s lt l Location Address field of your browser Select the language and password 1
4. The key types available depend on the access point being used The following options are available e Manual Allows you to manually enter the hex key e ASCII In this method the string must be exactly 5 characters for 64 bit WEP and 13 characters for 128 bit WEP e Passphrase The passphrase can contain up to 31 characters In 64 bit WEP the Passphrase generates 4 different keys For 128 bit WEP only 1 key is generated which is then replicated for all 4 keys Key generation is not standardized and can differ from brand to brand Check that the generated keys are identical to those in your access point if not they must be entered manually WEP Active Transmit Key When using WEP encryption this selects which of the 4 keys the AXIS 206W uses when transmitting SMTP email Enter the host names or addresses for your primary and secondary mail servers in the fields provided This allows the camera to send IP address change notification messages via email UPnP The AXIS 206 includes support for UPnP which is enabled by default If also enabled on your computer Windows ME or XP the camera will automatically be detected and a new icon will be added to My Network Places Note UPnP must also be enabled on your workstation To do this open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select Add Remove Programs Select Add Remove Windows Components and open the Networking Services section Click Details and then
5. When accessing the AXIS 206 for the first time you can optionally change the language Select the language from the available options by clicking the appropriate flag The next step is to set the password for the S B AXIS a user root Enter a password and then Configure Root Password re enter it to confirm the spelling Click OK liser narnet root l l Password errr The Enter Network Password dialog will inna appear Enter the user name root Enter the password as set in step 2 above and click OK If the password is lost the AXIS 206 must be reset to the factory default settings See below If required click Yes to install the AXIS Media Control AMC You will need administrator rights on the computer to do this Notes eThe default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted eThe language can be changed at any time via the Setup link available from the product s web interface AXIS 206 Access the Camera 18 The Live View page of the AXIS 206 is now displayed with links to the Setup tools that allow you to customize the camera to your specific needs AXISA AXIS 206 Network Camera Help Displays online help on Q O all aspects of using the camera Server room 2004 05 1 3 1 6 03 1 8 Setup Provides all the tools needed to set up the camera to your requirements Live View Shows live video from the camera Notes eTo view streaming video in Microsoft Internet E
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7. AXIS 206 Network Camera Family User s Manual Revision 2 0 Part No 23617 March 2005 Copyright Axis Communications AB 2004 2005 4 AXIS 206 Contents ADONCAS MANUI 22404a5cn4eetanedtsstoeee wee ee tasee ee eee eG eee ee E ae eae eA 6 Product Family Seal 2343 qd rinor EDAR daa das tunis seb ode dekde cones oedewae nade es 6 AXIS 206M Additional Features ccc ce eee eens 7 AXIS 206W Additional Features 0 0 ccc eee eee eee 7 Overview AXIS 2061206 0 0 e cece eee eee eee eee e eee eee eee eeenenees 8 B t ALE AXIS 206W occ ers 6 arc ere aed eae eee oe mae Sark oe a Peace a ed i E Aa aaa 9 LED lse areara batted theta nace eae nen mch eed eee neenene anaes 10 MOUNMMG 254 23c4nee towne Geee tenga hen tetes TEE EEE sagt EEEE T ETETE 10 Install the AXIS 206 206M cece eee eee eee eee eee eben nen e ee nnneas 10 Set the IP ap 0 FGR sce ccaades ce asoees ode acnd edd H LRR E teas aeneas d 11 One click Installation x 60 0 2 4 E nee ian ZE ELE adore ney bees 11 UH E E eae eee 12 PONS a E Geeeu ores oeeeee an eee sane uses ewees anaes see 13 Manual Installation with ARP Ping 20 cece eee eee eee eee eee 14 stall TE Nl 206W os cto ott eat oe bee eetsesgeuee sebenecesestecsegeseeudesice ss 15 Set up the wireless connection WindOWS 000 cece eee eee 15 Discover the IP address for the AXIS 206W 0 ccc eee 16 Set up the AXIS 206W on other operating systemS 0 0 c eee eee eee
8. Automatic discovery 1 When connected to the power supply and the network wait for the Status Indicator on the front of the camera to show a steady green 2 Insert the CD into your computer s CD drive 3 Start AXIS IP Utility When the AXIS 206 appears in the window double click it to open its home page If the camera is not accessible this might be because its IP address is not valid on that network Right click on the camera to set the IP address manually Set the IP address manually 1 Ifthe AXIS 206 does not appear in the window at all click the Refresh button to try again If the camera still does not appear you can set the IP address manually Acquire an unused IP address on the same subnet as your computer 2 Click the button Set IP address using serial number and enter the serial number see page 10 and IP address for the AXIS 206 Follow the on screen instructions Note After using AXIS IP Utility the AXIS 206 can be assigned a DNS name by using the AXIS Dynamic DNS Service See page 11 AXIS 206 Install the AXIS 206 206M 14 Manual Installation with ARP Ping 1 Acquire 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 the label on the camera s rear panel 3 From a computer on your network open a Command Prompt in Windows from the Start menu select Run and type cmd in the field Click OK 4 As
9. Include date Include time Include text Does not affect Test image Place text date time at top z of image ideo Stream Maximum video stream time IO Unlimited C Limited to 1 seconds aj per session Maximum frame rate Unlimited Limited to 1 12 fps per viewer Test Test Test settings using Motion JPEG before saving Save Reset balance and exposure type It is also possible to configure the camera s behaviour in low light conditions See the online help for more information AXIS 206 Image and Layout Configuration 24 Overlay Settings You can include the date and time and text as an overlay in View Size the video image These overlay 0000 items are all included on one REE d TERTA line at the top or bottom of the overlays eee ed eee video image O A gra TT Ar erm rs Cr N AXIS a AXIS 206 Network Camera Video Stream Set the video stream time as unlimited by selecting the Unlimited radio button or define a maximum time per session in seconds minutes or hours When the set time has 00 expired a new stream can be started by refreshing the page in the browser The frame rate allowed to each viewer can also be limited to avoid bandwidth problems on the network To allow the highest available frame rate select the Unlimited radio button For a preview of the image and overlay settings before saving click Test When satisfied with the settin
10. One click installation procedure uses the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service This free service allows you to quickly and simply install your camera which then receives a static name DNS name More information about the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service is available at www axiscam net Please note that this procedure will send the AXIS 206 s IP address firmware version product type and serial number to the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Service No personal information is transferred To remove the DNS name and unregister from the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Service open the Setup pages in the AXIS 206 click System Options gt Network gt TCP IP click the Settings button for the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service and finally click the Remove button AXIS 206 Install the AXIS 206 206M Follow these instructions 1 When the camera is connected to the power supply and the network wait 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 AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service Wait for the Status indicator to go back to showing a steady green 4 To complete the installation now visit www axiscam net from an Internet connected PC This must be done within 60 minutes of pressing the Control button 5 Follow the on screen instructions provided by the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service You will ne
11. Ring Status Indicator AXIS 206W Wireless Network Camera AXISA CONNUMICATIONS Notes Upon delivery the raised line is aligned with the dot above the lens and the focus is set to infinity After a focus adjustment the raised line might not be aligned with the dot This is not important eAlthough the illustration shows the AXIS 206W the focusing procedure is identical for all models AXIS 206 The Live View Page 20 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 Hep ae To resize the image click the View Size buttons half size x 2 C7 full size x1 x2 or x4 Note that this does not change the image s resolution but simply how it is displayed Snapshot Lhe Snapshot button saves a snapshot of the image currently being displayed Right click on the image to save it in JPEG format on your computer This button is primarily intended for use when the AMC viewer toolbar is not available The AMC AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is available in Microsoft Internet Explorer only It displays the following buttons O C The Play Stop button starts stops the live video stream The Snapshot button saves a snapshot of the image currently being displayed The Snapshot function and the target directory for saving snapshots can be configured from the AMC Control Applet in the Windows Control Panel Internet
12. The links under Basic Configuration are shortcuts providing a convenient way of making the basic settings the first time the unit is configured Tools Description Instructions General Instructions Users See System Options gt Security gt Users below TCP IP See System Options gt Network gt TCP IP below Date amp Time See System Options gt Date amp Time below Video amp Image See Video amp Image below Wireless AXIS 206W only See System Options gt Network gt Wireless below Video amp Image Tools Settings Description Video amp Image Image Appearance Basic settings resolution compression image rotation color brightness and sharpness Overlay Settings Add a text overlay to the video image Video Stream Used to limit the video stream display time and frame rate Advanced Lighting Conditions White balance and exposure control settings Live View Config Tools Description Layout Customize the Live View page Set your preferred method of viewing moving images HTML Examples Add live video from the AXIS 206 to your own web site or to an HTML page on your local hard disk System Options Tools Settings Options Description Users Access to the camera can be restricted to defined users only maximum 20 An administra tor has unrestricted access to the Setup tools and can determine rights for all o
13. ae eater et acon eee nee eee ee aes 37 roune Soong 2002 6ca0cnern Geen otek ena chae Geek poe a bee ee Re hg apt apt ae Ge 39 Glossary ol TE 2 ote bee cee sea sedge ceee tense hesossen seen eres sense aA 44 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 applies to all models except where otherwise indicated Apart from their names the AXIS 206 and the AXIS 206M are identical in appearance Product Family Features The network cameras included in the AXIS 206 product family are The AXIS 206 Network Camera The AXIS 206M Megapixel Network Camera The AXIS 206W Wireless Network Camera All models share the following features Live high quality video over the network with images provided as a real time Motion JPEG stream Multiple resolutions are available Built in Web server providing full access to all features and setup tools via a standard web browser For advanced functionality the camera can be accessed via the AXIS HTTP API more info at www axis com developer Support for multiple viewers NAT Traversal which allows a camera located on an intranet LAN to be made available from the other WAN side of a NAT router Support for other languages Simply select a language from the available options The camera s entire web interface is then displayed in the selected language Upgradea
14. for updating the images under ponent restricted or prohibited Live View Config gt Layout gt Default Viewer for Internet Explorer See the online help for more information Video Image Problems Image too dark or too light Check the image settings See the online help for more information Slow image update Configuring e g high resolution images high frame rates etc will reduce the perfor mance of the camera Low frame rate and or noisy images If there is insufficient lighting available adjust the Low Light Behavior settings under the Advanced Image settings See the online help for more information Slow performance Slow performance may be caused by e g heavy network traffic too many users access ing the unit low performance clients Image rotation Image gradually gets darker or lighter When using the AXIS 206 in locations lit by fluorescent lighting check in the advanced image settings that the Exposure control is set to Flicker free Poor quality snapshot images Screen incorrectly configured on your In Display Properties configure your screen to show at least 65000 colors i e at least workstation 16 bit Using only 16 or 256 colors will produce dithering artifacts in the image 43 AXIS 206 Troubleshooting Browser freezes Netscape 7 x or Mozilla 1 4 or later Lower the image resolution can sometimes freeze on a slow com puter Problems uploading own files There is only limited space available for the upload
15. information auo 8 Click OK close the AXIS Setup Tool and Default roter disconnect the USB cable Note Once the 4815 device iz disconnected from the USB cable the encryption and SSID settings will no longer be viewable from 46 5 Setup Toal Please use a browser to view the settings from the web interface coos n AXIS 206 Install the AXIS 206W 16 9 Wait at least 10 seconds for the settings to take effect and then restart the camera by disconnecting and reconnecting the power cable Discover the IP address for the AXIS 206W If you set the IP address manually you can now access the camera s web interface simply by starting a browser and entering the IP address If you selected Obtain IP address via DHCP you have several options Reconnect the USB cable browse to the camera as before and restart the AXIS Setup Tool The DHCP assigned address will be displayed in the tool If you are using e g a home broadband router you may find it convenient to view the router s administration pages to discover which IP address has been assigned to your AXIS 206W Please consult the router s documentation for further information If your network has an Internet connection with no HTTP proxy use the AXIS Dynamic DNS Service to assign your camera a DNS name which is then used to access the camera See page 11 for more information If your network uses automatic IP addressing DHCP and your computer uses the UPnP
16. select UPnP as the service to add LED Settings The Status indicator LED on the front of the camera can be set to flash at a configurable interval or to not light up at all whenever the unit is accessed For a listing of all LED behavior see page 9 or see the online help UPnP is a certification mark of the UPnP Implementers Corporation 35 AXIS 206 System Options Maintenance e Restart The unit is restarted without changing any of the settings Use this method if the unit is not behaving as expected e Restore The unit is restarted and most current settings are reset to the factory default values The only settings saved are e the boot protocol DHCP or static e the static IP address e the default router e the subnet mask e the language currently in use e Default The Default button should be used with caution Pressing this will return all of the camera s settings including the IP address to the factory default values The camera must then be re installed The default button also resets the language in the camera to English and erases any manually uploaded language file Upgrade Server See Upgrading the Firmware on page 39 Backup To take a backup of all parameters and any user defined scripts click this button If it should later be necessary it will then be possible to return the unit to the previous settings if the settings are changed and there is unexpected behavior Restore click the B
17. set the time and date Notes As the AXIS 206 contains no internal battery the time and date will be reset every time the unit is restarted elf using a host name for the NTP server a DNS server must be configured under TCP IP settings See Network gt TCP IP below Date t Time Format Used in Images specify the formats for the date and time 12h or 24h displayed in the Live View video stream 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 DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP address assignment on a network IP address assignment via DHCP may lead to the situation where the IP address changes and you lose contact Configure the options for notification of IP address change under Services to receive notification from the video server when the IP address changes eAlternatively if your DHCP server can update a DNS server you can access the AXIS 206 206M 206W by host name which is always the same regardless of the IP address Services Options for notification of IP address change if the IP address for the camera changes e g automatically by DHCP you can choose to be notified of the change Click Settings and enter the
18. will communicate Protocols are found at many levels of communication and there are hardware protocols and software protocols Router A device that determines the next network point to which a packet should be forwarded on its way to its final destination A router is often included as part of a network switch SMTP A common e mail protocol SSID A Service Set Identifier SSID is a sequence of characters that uniquely names a wireless local area network WLAN This name allows stations to connect to the network when multiple networks operate in the same physical area Subnet Mask An IP address consists of two components the network address and the host address Subnetting enables a network administrator to further divide the host part of the address into two or more subnets The subnet mask identifies the subnet to which an IP address belongs Switch Whilst a simple hub transmits all data to all devices connected to it a switch only transmits the data to the device it is specifically intended for TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A suite of network protocols that determine how data is transmitted TCP IP is used on many networks including the Internet TCP keeps track of the individual packets of information and IP contains the rules for how the packets are actually sent and received URL Uniform Resource Locator An address on the network WAN Wide Area Network Similar to a LA
19. workstation 2 Select the user level for the uploaded file Setting the user access level means that you have complete control over which pages can be viewed by which users 3 When the path is shown correctly in the text field click the Upload button All uploaded files are shown in the list in the lower section of the popup window To remove a file check the box provided next to it and then click the Remove button Close the Upload dialog when finished Select your own files Now that your own files have been uploaded check the Own radio button and select the file from the drop down list To use a file located somewhere other than in the AXIS 206 click the External radio button and enter the URL Own Home Page To use a previously uploaded web page as the default page check the box select the page from the drop down list and click OK Live View Config HTML Examples Live video from the AXIS 206 can be added to your own web site This page provides help on how to do this Select the image type size and other settings to suit your web page and click Update The AXIS 206 then generates the required source code for your configuration Copy this code and paste it into your own web page code AXIS 206 System Options 28 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 w
20. 15 Subpart B Class A FCC part 15 Subpart B Class B demonstrated by compliance with EN 55022 CISPR 22 VCCI 2003 C Tick AS NZS 3548 Approvals Safety EN 60950 UL Power adapter only CSA Power adapter only Approvals Radio US CAN FCC CFR47 Part 15 247 15 205 15 209 Canada RSS 210 AXIS 206W Pan Euro EN300 328 EN301 489 17 EN60950 Japan TELEC ARIB T 66 33 Korea MIC Power PS H or PS L power adapter 5 0 5 5 VDC min 500mA Included Hardware amp System Motion JPEG compression chip 32 bit RISC CPU 16 MByte RAM 4 MByte FLASH Linux 2 4 kernel Metrics Height 88 mm 3 46 Width 55 mm 2 17 Depth 34 mm 1 34 AXIS 206 amp AXIS 206M Weight 177g 0 39 Ib including stand Metrics Height 100mm 3 94 Width 55 mm 2 17 Depth 35 mm 1 38 AXIS 206W Weight 177g 0 39 Ib including stand Security Multi user password protection WPA PSK wireless security AXIS 206W only WEP wireless security AXIS 206W only Operating Conditions Temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Humidity 20 80 RHG For indoor use only Complimentary software AXIS IP Utility 2 0 for installation in Windows Included on product CD AXIS Camera Explorer Viewing management and recording software Included on product CD AXIS Media Control AMC ActiveX component software required for Microsoft Internet Explorer installed automatically on first use
21. AXIS 206 Family Network Camera User s Manual About this Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 206 206M 206W Network Camera and is applicable for software release 4 20 It includes instructions for using and managing the product on your network Previous experience of networking will be of use when using this product Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux based systems may also be beneficial for developing shell scripts and applications Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis Website as required See also the product s online help available via the Web based interface Safety Notices Used In This Manual Caution Indicates a potential hazard that can damage the product Important Indicates a hazard that can seriously impair operation Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you have fully understood the implications Intellectual Property Rights Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the product described in this document In particular and without limitation these intellectual property rights may include one or more of the patents listed at http www axis com patent htm and one or more additional patents or pending patent applications in the US and other countries This product contains licensed third party software See the menu item About in the product s user interface for more information Legal Consi
22. Explorer only Click the View Full Screen button to make the video image fill the entire screen area No other windows will be visible Press Esc Escape on the computer keyboard to cancel 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 accessed from a standard browser see Supported Web Browsers on page 37 Follow the instructions below to access the Setup tools from a browser 1 Start your browser and enter e Start Microsoft Internet Explorer if Sisi E3 the IP address or host name File Edit View Favorites Tools Help of the AXIS 206 in the e Q9 b 99999 M A location address field Address http 192 168 0 125 E 2 The Live View page is now displayed Click Setup to display the Setup tools AXISA AXIS 206 Network Camera Live View Setup Help ermen ons Server room 2004 05 18 16 03 18 Setup tools 9 Note The link to the Setup tools may have been hidden by the administrator In this case the only way to access the tools is to enter the address to the tools in your browser The address is http lt ip address gt operator basic shtml AXIS 206 Image and Layout Configuration Overview of the Setup tools Basic Configuration
23. 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 your network is configured If unsure of the method to use please consult your network administrator or see the network s documentation If you are using e g a home broadband router you may find it convenient to view the router s administration pages to discover which IP address has been assigned to your AXIS 206 206M Please consult the router s documentation for further information If your network has an Internet connection with no HTTP proxy and uses a DHCP server to assign IP addresses use the One Click installation procedure See page 11 If your network uses automatic IP addressing DHCP and your computer uses the UPnP service the AXIS 206 206M will automatically be detected and displayed on your screen See page 12 for more information Use AXIS IP Utility see page 13 to discover the IP address This can also be used to set the IP addess manually Set the IP address manually with the ARP Ping method as described on page 14 The default static IP address for the AXIS 206 206M is 192 168 0 90 One click Installation Requirements AXIS 206 206M AXIS 206W via wireless connection Broadband router modem pro viding automatic IP addressing ee a P iii i L L A I The
24. N but ona larger geographical scale WLAN Wireless LAN Computers devices connect to the network via wireless access points Web server A program on a computer server providing the resources e g web pages requested by the user client WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A security protocol specified in the IEEE 802 11 standard which is designed to provide a wireless local area network WLAN with a level of security and privacy comparable to that usually expected of 45 AXIS 206 Glossary a wired LAN Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity A term developed 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 Access Pre Shared Key This wireless encryption method uses a pre shared key PSK for key management Index A Access from the 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 DNS Service 11 29 AXIS IP Utility 11 AXIS Setup Tool 15 B Backup 35 Basic configuration 22 Basic TCP IP settings 29 C Configuration 21 Control button 8 9 36 Customize the default web page 26 D Date amp Time 28 Default viewer 25 Discover the IP address 13 Discover the IP address 206W 16 DNS configuration 30 Domain name 30 E Emerge
25. age and Layout Configuration Language Tools Settings Description Language Select language To display the entire camera 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 refer to the online help available from the Setup tools Click to access the help function Image Settings Use the Image Appearance settings to change the image as required AXIS 206M Network Camera Live View Setup Help AXIS 0 Image Settings O Image Appearance gt Basic Configuration v Yideo amp Image Yideo amp Image 320x240 x pixels Resolution The configuration of the Advanced Compression Medium 7 image and overlays will i a s gt Live View Config abit z degrees affect the camera s overall EET SI performance depending diia iaaiiai Brightness 50 0 100 Does not affect Test image sn s Language B arpness aj oes not affect Test image on how it is used and on hian HEES About Changes to color level do not affect Test image exception 0 B W the available bandwidth Lower compression improves image quality but generates larger files See Technical Specifications on page 37 Advanced Image Settings These settings can be used to fine tune the image by adjusting the white Overlay Settings F
26. ally after the upgrade has completed 1 10 minutes ePreconfigured and customized settings will be saved when the firmware is upgraded providing the relevant features are available in the new firmware although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications Always read the instructions and release notes available with each new release before upgrading the firmware eAfter starting the upgrade process always wait at least 5 10 minutes before restarting the AXIS 206 even if you suspect the upgrade has failed eYour dealer reserves the right to charge for any repair attrioutable to faulty upgrading by the user AXIS 206 Troubleshooting 40 Emergency Recovery Procedure If power to the AXIS 206 is lost during the upgrade the process 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 Axis support at www axis com techsup Recover the AXIS 206 AXIS 206M L 5 6 F Unix Linux From the command line type the following arp s lt IP address of AXIS 206 gt lt Serial number gt temp ping s 408 lt IP address of AXIS 206 gt Windows From a command DOS prompt type the following arp s lt IP address of AXIS 206 gt lt Serial number gt ping l 408 t lt IP address of AXIS 206 gt Note The serial number is on the label on the product casing
27. appropriate for your operating system enter the following commands Windows syntax Windows example arp s lt IP Address gt lt Serial Number gt SDS S ey ies THT L SA Ses Lis ETES ping 1 408 t lt IP Address gt ping 1 408 t 192 168 0 125 UNIX Linux Mac syntax UNIX Linux Mac example arp s lt IP Address gt lt Serial Number gt temp arp s 192 168 0 125 00 40 8c 18 10 00 temp ping s 408 lt IP Address gt ping s 408 192 168 0 125 5 Check that the network cable is connected or that the wireless connection is functioning Start restart the camera by disconnecting and reconnecting the power cable 6 Close the Command prompt when you see Reply from 192 168 0 125 7 The IP address has been set when the Power indicator is permanently lit and the Network indicator flashes intermittently 8 Start your browser enter the IP address of the camera in the Location Address field and press Enter on your keyboard See below for instructions on how to set the password Note After installation the AXIS 206 can be assigned a DNS name by using the AXIS Dynamic DNS Service See page 11 15 AXIS 206 Install the AXIS 206W Install the AXIS 206W Before the AXIS 206W can connect to an encrypted 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 be
28. ble firmware Support for UPnP UPnP is a certification mark of the UPnP Implementers Corporation AXIS 206 Product Family Features AXIS 206M Additional Features The AXIS 206M Megapixel Network Camera has the following additional features e 6 different video resolutions available e Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels e HDTV High Definition TV format available 16 9 format 1280x720 pixels AXIS 206W Additional Features The AXIS 206W Wireless Network Camera has the following additional features e Built in wireless module supporting the IEEE 802 11b standard for access to wireless networks e WPA PSK and WEP 64 or 128 bit encryption for secure communication between camera and network e Multiple resolutions up to 640x480 pixels VGA format with a frame rate of up to 30 frames per second in all resolutions PA AXIS 206M Gapixe Network Camera l AXIS 206 206M ee f _ AXIS 206w Wireless Network Camera AXIS 206W 7 8 AXIS 206 Overview AXIS 206 206M Overview AXIS 206 206M Status indicator outer ring Rear panel Serial number label Power Cable clip Network indicator Control button Power indicator Network connector Power connector Power Connector For connection of the PS H or PS L power adapter included Network Connector The AXIS 206 206M connects to the network via a standard RJ45 connector and automatically detec
29. camera after the settings have been changed If the USB cable is used to configure the settings then the settings can be made in any order as long as they are identical in both cases Using the USB cable ensures secrecy while making these settings Status of Wireless Networks This list is the result of a network scan Access points with a disabled SSID Broadcast will not appear unless the network camera is associated with it The network currently associated to is shown in blue A network using unsupported security is shown in grey Click the Refresh button to perform a new scan which then provides the following information e SSID The name of a wireless network If the same name occurs several times this means that several access points for that network were found The AXIS 206W cannot be configured to only associate with one particular access point e Mode Access Point Master or Ad Hoc device e Security Shows which type of security the network uses See below for the types supported by the AXIS 206W e Channel Shows the wireless channel currently in use e Signal strength Shows the signal strength e Bit rate Shows the bit rate in Mbit s This can only be shown for the access point currently in use Note that the bit rate shown is the current rate and that this value may vary over time 33 AXIS 206 System Options Wireless Settings These settings control how the AXIS 206W interacts with the wireless
30. connection to 10 Mbit s network Flashes for network activity H Green Steady for connection to 100 Mbit s network Flashes for network activity Red Flashes rapid red together with the Status indicator for hardware error Unlit No connection Green Shows steady green for normal operation Can be configured to flash green at intervals whenever the camera Is accessed See the online help for more information Unlit When configured for no flash on camera access a Amber Shows steady amber during reset to factory default or when restoring settings Red Slow flash for failed upgrade see Emergency Recovery Procedure on page 40 Rapid flash together with the Network indicator for hardware error Power Green Normal operation Amber Flashes green amber during firmware upgrade AXIS 206W Network Blue Steady blue when wireless module has power power Network Amber Flashes for traffic on wireless network traffic Unlit No network traffic Green Shows steady green for normal operation Can be configured to flash green at intervals whenever the camera is accessed See the online help for more information Status Unlit When configured for no flash on camera access Amber Shows steady amber during reset to factory default or when restoring settings Red Please contact Axis support at www axis com techsup Power Green Normal operation Amber Flashes green amber during firmware upgrade Note that the Network indicators LEDs po
31. d Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP address Using ARP Ping the IP address must Try the installation again Ensure the Ping length is set to 408 Please see Manual Instal be set within two minutes after power lation with ARP Ping on page 14 has been applied to the camera The camera is located on a different If the IP address intended for the AXIS 206 and the IP address of your computer are subnet located on different subnets you will not be able to set the IP address The IP address is being used by another Disconnect the AXIS 206 from the network Run the Ping command In a Command DOS device window type ping and the IP address of the unit If you receive Reply from lt IP address gt bytes 32 time 10 ms this means that the IP address may already be in use by another device on your network You must obtain a new IP address and reinstall the unit If you see Request timed out this means that the IP address is available for use with your camera In this case check all cabling and reinstall the unit Possible IP address conflict with The static IP address in the AXIS 206 is used before the DHCP server sets a dynamic IP another device on the same subnet address This means that if the same default static IP address is also used by another device there may be problems accessing the camera To avoid this set the static IP address to 0 0 0 0 The AXIS 206 AXIS 206M cannot be accessed from a Web browser The IP a
32. d to the material contained within this document including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Axis Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Trademark Acknowledgments 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 respective holders Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States and other countries Axis Communications AB is independent of Sun Microsystems Inc UPnP is a certification mark of the UPnP Implementers Corporation WPA is a trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Support Should you require any technical assistance please contact your Axis reseller If your questions cannot be answered immediately your reseller will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response If you are connected to the Internet you can e download user documentation and firmware updates e find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database Search by product category or phrases e report problems to Axis support by logging in to your private support area e visit Axis Support at www axis com techsup
33. ddress has been changed by 1 Move the AXIS 206 to an isolated network or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP server DHCP Set the IP address again using the AXIS IP Utility see page 12 or the ARP Ping com mands 2 Access the unit and disable BOOTP and DHCP in the TCP IP settings Return the unit to the main network The unit now has a fixed IP address that will not change 3 As an alternative to 2 if dynamic IP address via DHCP or BOOTP is required select the required service and then configure IP address change notification from the network settings Return the unit to the main network The unit will now have a dynamic IP address but will notify you if the address changes Other networking problems Test the network cable by connecting it to another network device then Ping that device from your workstation See the instructions above AXIS 206 Troubleshooting 42 The AXIS 206W cannot be accessed from a Web browser The wireless settings in the AXIS 206W Check that the SSID and security settings are identical in the camera and in the access do not match those in the wireless point Check the configuration with the USB cable See page 15 Check the configuration access point in the wireless access point Support for 802 11b disabled or miss Check that the wireless access point supports the 802 11b standard and that this is ing enabled Wireless access point requires MAC Check if the AXIS 206W s MAC address needs to be registered in th
34. derations Camera surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country Check the laws in your local region before using this product for surveillance purposes Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit to the receiver Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded STP network cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with EMC standards USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which cas
35. e For more information please see the online help Link Local Address This is enabled by default and assigns the AXIS 206 206M 206W an additional IP address for use with UPnP The camera can have both a Link Local IP and a static DHCP supplied IP address at the same time these will not affect each other HTTP The default HTTP port number 80 can be changed to any port within the range 1024 65535 This is useful for e g simple port mapping 31 AXIS 206 System Options NAT traversal port mapping Use NAT traversal when your AXIS 206 206M 206W is located on an intranet LAN and you wish to make it available from the other WAN side of a NAT router With NAT traversal properly configured all HTTP traffic to an external HTTP port in the NAT router will be forwarded to the camera Note that for NAT traversal to work this must also be supported by the network router Enable Disable When enabled the AXIS 206 206M 206W will attempt to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network using UPnP Click to enable or disable NAT traversal Use manually selected NAT router Select this option to manually select a NAT router and enter the IP address for the router in the field provided If a router is not manually specified the AXIS 206 206M 206W will automatically search for NAT routers on your network If more than one router is found the default router will be selected Alternative HTTP port Select thi
36. e the user at his her own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Europe C This digital equipment fulfills the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022 1998 and the requirements for immunity according to EN55024 1998 residential commercial and light industry Japan This is a class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual Australia This electronic device meets the requirements of the Radio communications Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard 1998 AS NZS 3548 Equipment Modifications This equipment must be installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions given in the user documentation This equipment contains no user serviceable components Unauthorized equipment changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals Radio Transmission Regulatory Information AXIS 206W This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy and must be installed and operated while maintaining a minimum body to camera distance of 3 feet 1 meter Tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This product must be instal
37. e wireless access address registration point before it will be allowed to access the wireless network Check the access point s settings and or documentation The IP address for the AXIS 206W is no longer valid The DHCP assigned IP address has Unplug and plug the USB cable back in to update the IP address in the AXIS Setup Tool changed For more information on how to discover the IP address see also page 16 The AXIS 206 is accessible locally but not externally Firewall protection Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator Default routers required Check if there are default router settings that must be configured The Power indicator is not constantly lit Faulty power supply Check that you are using the correct power supply See the technical specifications The Status and Network indicator LED s are flashing red Hardware failure Contact your Axis dealer The Status indicator LED is flashing red and the camera is inaccessible A firmware upgrade has been inter See the Emergency Recovery Procedure above rupted or the firmware has otherwise been damaged No images displayed on web page Problem with AMC To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer set your browser to Internet Explorer only allow ActiveX controls Also make sure that AXIS Media Control AMC component is installed on your workstation Installation of additional ActiveX com Configure the AXIS 206 to use a Java applet
38. ed your product s serial number see the label on the rear panel to complete the installation 6 Please see page 17 for instructions on how to set the password UPnP UPnP functionality is enabled by default in the AXIS 206 If also enabled on your computer Windows ME or XP the camera will automatically be detected and a new icon will be added to My Network Places Click this icon to access the camera See page 19 for instructions on how to set the password Notes eTo install the UPnP service on your computer open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select Add Remove Programs Select Add Remove Windows Components and open the Net working Services section Click Details and then select UPnP as the service to add eOnce the AXIS 206 is accessible from your computer it is then possible to use the One click installation method to provide the camera with a DNS name UPnP is a certification mark of the UPnP Implementers Corporation 12 13 AXIS 206 Install the AXIS 206 206M AXIS IP Utility AXIS IP Utility 2 0 is a free Requirements Windows application that discovers and displays Axis Sonne devices on your network The ans LAN application can also be used to manually set a static IP address AXIS IP Utility 2 0 is available on the CD supplied with the AXIS 206 Updated versions of AXIS IP Utility may be available at www axis com AXIS 206 206M AXIS 206W via wireless connection Hub Switch
39. gs click Save Live View Config Layout Live View Layout O These are the tools for deciding the P E layout of the Live View page Cece tian Action Buttons N _ The layout can be set in 3 ways Ci sharana aps AMC Settings e Use Axis look the layout is M show viewer toolbar unchanged Default Yiewer for Motion JPEG in Internet Explorer for Windows Viewer ame ActiveX C Java applet still image L Use custom settings modify the Default Yiewer for Motion JPEG in Other Browsers S Viewer Server push Still image default Axis page with your own col H Kann ors images etc Click the Configure button and the following page e Own Home Page Upload and use your own custom made page as the default web page Click the Configure button and see the following page Action Buttons Enabling the display of the Snapshot button allows users to save a JPEG snapshot from the video stream by clicking the button This button is mainly intended for use with browsers other than Internet Explorer IE or when otherwise not using the AXIS Media Control ActiveX to view the video stream The AXIS Media Control for IE provides its own snapshot button 25 AXIS 206 Image and Layout Configuration Default Viewer for Motion JPEG in Internet Explorer for Windows Select the appropriate radio button for the viewer to use in IE for Windows Please see the online help for more information AMC AXIS Media Control Settings Check
40. hich means that anybody may access the Live View page as described below Users the user list displays the authorized users and user groups levels Viewer Provides the lowest level of access which only allows access to the Live View page Administrator An administrator has unrestricted access to the Setup Tools and can determine the registration of all other users Click the Add button to add a new user Please see the online help for more information User Settings check the relevant checkboxes to enable e Enable anonymous viewer login allows any viewer direct access to the Live View page e Maximum number of simultaneous Motion JPEG viewers enter a value here to restrict the number of viewers accessing the unit This is useful if you need to save on bandwidth Date amp Time Current Server Time displays the current date and time 24h clock The time can be displayed in the 12h or 24h clock format in images see below New Server Time Select your time zone from the drop down list and check the daylight saving time changes if desired For the Time Mode select your preferred method for setting the time e Synchronize with computer time sets the time from the clock on your computer e Synchronize with NTP Server the camera will obtain the time from an NTP server every 60 minutes Specify the NTP server s IP address or host name e Set manually this option allows you to manually
41. k up Language Used widely for authoring documents viewed in web browsers HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol The set of rules for exchanging files text images sound video and other files on the World Wide Web Intranet A private network limited to an organization or corporation Usually closed to external traffic IP Internet Protocol See TCP IP IP address A unique number used by a network device to allow it to be identified and found on the network The 32 bit IP address is made up of four groups or quads of decimal digits separated by periods An example of an IP address is 192 168 0 1 JPEG A standard image format used widely for photographs Also known as JPG LAN A local area network LAN is a group of computers and associated devices that typically share common resources within a limited geographical area Linux A popular operating system which is open source AXIS 206 Glossary 44 and practically free of charge Lux A standard unit for the measurement of light where 1 Lux equals the light emitted from a single candle at a distance of one meter Mbit s Megabits per second A unit for measuring speeds in networks A LAN might run at 10 or 100 Mbit s Ping A small utility for verifying that IP addresses are valid and are available Used diagnostically to check that a host server device is operational and reachable Protocol A special set of rules governing how two entities
42. led and used in strict accordance with the instructions given in the user documentation This Axis product complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC with essential test suites as per standards EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Liability Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual Please inform your local Axis office of any inaccuracies or omissions Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of any kind with regar
43. lled compression level Video Features AXIS 206 amp AXIS 206W Maximum frame rate 30 fps 300 Kpixel 1 4 progressive scan CMOS image sensor Illumination 4 10 000 Lux Time stamp text overlay image rotation color control Video Features AXIS 206M Maximum frame rate 12 fps all resolutions 1 3 Megapixel 1 2 progressive scan CMOS image sensor Illumination 10 10 000 Lux Time stamp text overlay image rotation color control Video Resolutions AXIS 206 amp AXIS 206W 640x480 640x360 320x240 160x120 Video Resolutions AXIS 206M 1280x1024 1280x960 1280x720 640x480 640x360 320x240 Lens AXIS 206 AXIS 206W Fixed focal length 4mm Fixed iris F2 0 Lens AXIS 206M Fixed focal length 10mm Fixed iris F2 8 802 116 Radio specifications for wireless module AXIS 206W Frequency band 2 400 2 497 GHz 2 4 GHz ISM band Number of selectable sub channels 14 Modulation DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DBPSK DOPSK CCK Supported data rates 1 2 5 5 and 11 Mbps Maximum recieve level 4dBm with PER lt 8 Output power 15 dBm 1 dBm Antennae 2 ceramic antennae with internal diversity switching AXIS 206 Technical Specifications Item Specification 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
44. low Set up the wireless connection Windows 1 Connect the power adapter to the camera Press the power cable into the cable clip on the rear panel This will help prevent accidental cable disconnection 2 Connect the USB cable to your computer and then to the camera EER Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay K E Search Kee Folders Address Y My Computer Z My Computer yi Eo Total Size Free Space Comments Name Type 133 Floppy 4 314 Inch Floppy Disk Local Disk 29 1 GB 18 9 GB 3 Open My Computer meter EEE ia ea kae Explorer and the Bo oie rs CD Drive AXIS 206W should be displayed as a new drive 4 Click on the drive for the AXIS 206W to see the files contained in the camera 5 Click on the file setup exe This starts the AXIS Setup Tool which lets you configure the wireless settings 6 Enter the name of the network SSID to connect to and optionally enable wireless encryption See the online help in the setup tool for more information Note that any settings made here should match those previously made in your wireless access point The AXIS 206W displays as a drive Online Help AXIS Setup Tool a x SSID Security IZ Enable encryption Enecrvption method WPA PSK 9 Properties IP Address Configuration C Obtain IP address via DHCP View 7 Specify the type of IP address to use Gh Wes e e See the online help for more eee roa 2 3
45. ncy recovery 40 Encryption 33 F Factory default settings 36 Features 6 Focusing 19 Frame rate 24 AXIS 206 Index 46 H Host name 30 HTML Examples 27 Image configuration 21 Image settings 23 Install AXIS 206 M 10 Install AXIS 206W 15 IP address 11 29 K Key length 33 Key Type 34 L Languages 17 Layout 24 Layout configuration 21 LED indicators 10 34 Live View page 20 Logs amp reports 35 M Maintenance 35 Mounting 10 N NAT traversal 18 31 Network connector 8 Network settings 29 Network traffic 31 Notification of IP address change 29 O One click installation 11 Other operating systems 16 Overlay settings 24 Overview 8 Own home page 27 Own web files 27 47 AXIS 206 Index P Wireless connection 15 Port mapping 31 Wireless settings 32 Power connector 8 WPA PSK 7 33 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 39 U Upgrade server 35 Uploading web files 27 UPnP 12 34 USB cable connector 9 Users 28 N Video stream 24 View size 20 W Wall mounting 10 WEP 7 33
46. ndicator displays amber this may take up to 15 seconds 4 Release the Control button 5 When the Status Indicator changes to Green which may take up to 1 minute the process is complete and the AXIS 206 has been reset The unit will now have the default IP address 192 168 0 90 37 AXIS 206 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Specification Supported Operating Systems 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 Mozilla 1 4 or later Netscape 7 1 or later Firefox 1 0 or later limited functionality Networking AXIS 206 amp AXIS 206M Required protocols Standard TCP IP protocol suite Supported protocols 10baseT Ethernet 100baseTX Fast Ethernet TCP IP HTTP FTP DHCP SMTP NTP ARP BOOTP DNS UPnP Connection via CAT 5 twisted pair cable Networking AXIS 206W Required protocols Standard TCP IP protocol suite Supported protocols TCP IP HTTP FTP DHCP SMTP NTP ARP BOOTP DNS UPnP Built in 802 116 Wireless module Range 150m 450 feet with clear line of sight See also the 802 116 radio specifications below Management Remote configuration and status via web based tools Compression Motion JPEG Snapshot JPEG images available User contro
47. network Apart from identifying the wireless 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 characters The name must be exactly the same as that used in the wireless access point or the connection will not be established Leaving this field blank means the AXIS 206W will attempt to access the nearest open network Note SSID is sometimes written as ESSID Security The AXIS 206W supports two security methods e WPA PSK Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key The AXIS 206W uses a pre shared key PSK for key management The pre shared key can be entered either as Manual hex as 64 hexadecimal 0 9 A F characters or as a Passphrase using 8 to 63 ASCII characters e WEP Wired Equivalent Protection 64 and 128 bit key lengths are supported See below Important WPA PSK is the strongest encryption method and is recommended WEP Authentication Select Open or Shared Key System Authentication depending on the method used by your access point Not all access points have this option in which case they probably use Open System Open System may also be called SSID Authentication WEP Key length This sets the length of the key used for the wireless encryption Note that the encryption key length can sometimes be shown as 40 64 and 104 128 AXIS 206 System Options 34 WEP Key Type
48. of your own files To free up space Limited space try deleting one or more existing files For additional assistance please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis website at www axis com techsup Glossary of Terms ActiveX A control or set of rules used by a browser ActiveX controls are often downloaded and installed automatically as required AMC AXIS Media Control The control required for viewing images in Internet Explorer Installs automatically on first use AMC is an ActiveX control API Application Programming Interface The Axis API can be used for integrating Axis products into other applications ARP Address Resolution Protocol Used to associate an IP address to a hardware MAC address A request is broadcast on the local network to discover the MAC address for the IP address A protocol for assigning an IP address to a physical device address that is recognized in the local network CGI Common Gateway Interface A set of rules or a program that allows a Web Server to communicate with other programs Client Server Describes the network relationship between two computer programs in which one the client makes a service request from another the server DNS The Domain Name System DNS locates and translates Internet domain names into IP Internet Protocol addresses Ethernet A widely used networking standard ETRAX Axis own microprocessor HTML Hypertext Mar
49. ools will then only be accessible by entering the full setup address into the address URL field of a browser The setup address for this product is http 10 92 127 179 operator basic shtml Preview the page before saving Preview Ow R Use own home page SE S OK Cancel To use your own home page check the box provided and select the file for the web page Note that to make the page available in the drop down list it must first be uploaded To upload your own files click the Upload Remove button and see the description on the following page Note that if the link to the setup tools is configured to not be displayed on the Live View page it will then only be possible to access the tools by entering the full address to the tools in your browser This address is http lt ip address gt operator basic shtml 27 AXIS 206 Image and Layout Configuration Upload Own Web Files Your own web files background pictures etc must first be uploaded to Upload Remove Own Web Files O the AXIS 206 in order to be available Bellver mon h la Upload your own web files and use these as custom settings for the AXIS 206M for selection in the Custom Settings File ta upload a EEE setup dialog Once uploaded the files User level IG Wiewer c Administrator are shown in the drop down list Upload Remove Uploaded Files 1 Click the Browse button and Soul browse to the file to upload e g a file located on your cse
50. required information AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service Click this button to register your AXIS 206 206M 206W with the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service or to modify the existing settings The domain name currently registered at the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service for your product can at any time be removed This is also done by clicking the Settings button For more information please see the online help O AXIS 206 System Options 30 Network Advanced TCP IP Settings DNS Configuration DNS Domain Name System provides the translation of host names to IP addresses on your network Obtain DNS server address via DHCP automatically use the DNS server settings provided by the DHCP server Click the View button to see the current settings Use the following DNS server address enter the desired DNS server by specifying the following Domain name enter the domain s to search for the host name used by the AXIS 206 206M 206W Multiple domains can be separated by semicolons The host name is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name e g myserver is the host name in the Fully Qualified Domain Name myserver mycompany com where mycompany com is the Domain name DNS servers enter the IP address es of the primary and secondary DNS server s Host Name Configuration The AXIS 206 206M 206W can be accessed using a host name instead of an IP address The host name is usually the same as the assigned DNS Nam
51. rowse button to locate the saved backup file see above and then click the Restore button The settings will be restored to the configuration saved in the file Note Backup and Restore can only be used on the same unit running the same firmware This feature is not intended for the configuration of multiple units or for firmware upgrades Support The support overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information if you should require technical assistance Logs amp Reports when contacting Axis support please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query View Information The Log file the Server Report and the Parameter List all provide valuable information for troubleshooting and when contacting Axis support Configuration Log Level for Log Files from the drop down list select the level of information to be added to the Log file AXIS 206 System Options 36 Resetting to the Factory Default Settings To reset the AXIS 206 to the original factory default settings go to the System Options gt 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 factory default settings using the Control Button 1 Disconnect the power adapter 2 Press and hold the Control button while reconnecting the power 3 Keep the Control button pressed until the Status I
52. s option to manually define an external HTTP port Enter the port number in the field provided If no port is entered here a port number will automatically be selected when NAT traversal is enabled Notes e An alternative HTTP port can be used be active even if NAT traversal is disabled This is useful if e g your NAT router does not support UPnP and you need to manually configure port forward ing in the NAT router e f a manually selected port is already in use another will automatically be selected eWhen the port is selected automatically it will be displayed in this field This can then be changed by entering a new port number and clicking Save Network Traffic AXIS 206 amp AXIS 206M only Connection Type The default setting is Auto negotiate which means that the correct speed is automatically selected If necessary you can set the connection speed by selecting it from the drop down list For more information please see the online help AXIS 206 System Options 32 Wireless Settings AXIS 206W only These settings control how the AXIS 206W interacts with the wireless network Apart from identifying the wireless network it is also possible to enable wireless encryption Important If the wireless settings need to be changed and the USB cable is not available be sure to change the settings in the AXIS 206W first and then duplicate the settings in your access point It will not other wise be possible to access the
53. the Show viewer toolbar box to display the AXIS Media Control AMC viewer toolbar under the video image in your browser This toolbar is only available when using AMC AMC is installed automatically the first time the camera is accessed from a browser The AMC control panel opened from the Windows Control Panel can be used to configure various video settings See the readme file included in the tool for more information AXIS 206 Image and Layout Configuration 26 Customizing the default 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 background picture etc a Live View Config Custom Settings AXIS 206M Network Camera version 4 20 Microsoft Intern st E Custom Settings Upload Own Web Files To upload or remove your own web files click Upload Remove b administrator only Modify the Axis Look Background color Defaut own white Text color I Defaut own elak Background picture O own L External las o Banner te C mettre External las s lt is sSSSCS Banner link own las o Loga C T C External las s lt sSSSCSCi sS Logo link Default Own ee o Title Defaut Cow L Description Default Own Doa M Show setup link Caution Unchecking the box for Show setup Hank will remove the setup link from the product s Home Page The Setup T
54. ther users Administrators or Viewers Date amp Time Define the date and time settings for your camera manually or automatically Network TCP IP basic settings Specify the IP address configuration set up notification for a changed IP address and reg ister unregister for the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service TCP IP advanced settings Configure DNS Host Names the HTTP port NAT traversal network traffic settings AXIS 206 AXIS 206M only Wireless AXIS 206W only Provides access to the wireless connection settings These settings are the same as those in the AXIS Setup Tool see page 15 SMTP Specify the host names or addresses for your primary and secondary mail servers in the fields provided to allow the camera to send email notification of IP address changes UPnP The AXIS 206 includes support for UPnP Enter a user friendly name for the camera UPnP is enabled by default LED settings The Status LED can be made to flash whenever the camera is accessed Maintenance Functions for restarting the camera restoring settings upgrading the camera backing up and restoring configurations Support Support Overview Links to the Troubleshooting guide the Server report and Axis Support Service Logs amp Reports Generate Logs all log information is shown in one file reports information about the camera s status and a parameter list 22 23 AXIS 206 Im
55. ts the speed of the local network segment 10BaseT 100BaseTX Ethernet Serial Number This may be required during installation Control Button Press this button to install using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service see page 11 or to restore the factory default settings as described on page 36 AXIS 206 Overview AXIS 206W 9 Overview AXIS 206W Network traffic Front Rear panel indicator Wireless module S Wireless Wireless module module power indicator label 6 o Mounting _ Power cable clip Power indicator indicator AXIS 206W g 1 Wireless Network Camera outer ring COMMUMICATIONS USB connector Power connector Power Connector For connection of the PS H or PS L power adapter included USB Connector For connection of the supplied USB cable used for the initial configuration of the wireless network connection Serial Number This may be required during installation Control Button Press this button to install using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service see page 11 or to restore to the factory default settings as described on page 36 10 AXIS 206 LED Indicators LED Indicators After completion of the startup and self test routines the multi colored Network Status and Power LED indicators flash as follows AXIS 206 amp AXIS 206M Amber Steady for
56. wer and traffic for the AXIS 206W are located on the front of the wireless module Note also that these LEDs cannot be switched off AXIS 206 Mounting 10 Mounting 1 If required use the 3 supplied screws to fix the base plate to Wall mounting a flat surface 2 To use the shorter stand e g for wall mounting unscrew the lock ring to release the camera and remove the extension section 3 Re attach the camera adjust the angle and gently tighten the lock ring Important The AXIS 206 all models is designed for indoor use only and must always be positioned where it is not exposed to direct sunlight or strong halogen light which can cause permanent damage to the camera s image sensor Damage as a result of exposure to strong light is not covered by the Axis warranty Install the AXIS 206 206M Follow the steps below to install the AXIS 206 206M on your local network LAN To install the AXIS 206W please see page 15 1 Using the self adhesive strip attach the supplied cable clip to the rear panel 2 Position and mount the camera as required see above 3 Connect the power adapter to the camera 4 Fasten the power cable in the cable clip This helps prevent accidental cable disconnection Connect the AXIS 206 206M to the network using a standard RJ 45 network cable 6 Select a method for setting the IP address see the following page A 11 AXIS 206 Install the AXIS 206 206M Set the
57. xplorer you must set your browser to allow ActiveX controls and allow the AXIS Media control AMC to be installed on your workstation If your workstation restricts the use of additional software components the AXIS 206 can be con figured to use a Java applet for updating images Please see the online help for more informa tion eThe layout of the web pages in the AXIS 206 may have been customized to meet specific requirements Consequently some of the examples and functions featured here may differ from those displayed on your own Live View page Access from the Internet Once installed your AXIS 206 is accessible on your local network LAN To access the camera from the Internet you must configure your router to allow incoming data traffic to the camera To do this enable the NAT traversal feature which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the camera This is enabled from Setup gt System Options gt Network gt TCP IP Advanced For more information please see NAT traversal port mapping on page 31 See also the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service at www axiscam net or for Technical notes on this and other topics visit the Axis Support Web at www axis com techsup 19 AXIS 206 Focusing Focusing To focus the AXIS 206 see the illustration below To focus Open a browser and examine the image If required adjust the focus ring until the focus is satisfactory Focus
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