AXIS 206 Network Camera User's Manual

AXIS 206 Network Camera
User’s Manual
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AXIS 206 Network Camera - User’s Manual

Revision 3.0
Part No: 26362
March 2006
Copyright© Axis Communications AB, 2004-2006
4 AXIS 207/207W
Contents
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Accessing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Access from a browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessing the camera from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The Live View Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Motion JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accessing the Setup tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AXIS Media Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Video and Image settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Live View Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
HTML Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Network - Advanced TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
QoS (Quality of service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SMTP (email) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
UPnP™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
LED Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Advanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
AXIS 206 - Product Features 5
Product Features
Key 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 VAPIX API (more info at
www.axis.com/developer).
• Support for multiple viewers.
• Support for Quality of Service
(QoS).
• NAT-Traversal, which allows a
camera located on an intranet
(LAN) to be made available from a
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.
• Upgradeable firmware.
• Support for UPnP™
UPnP™ is a certification mark of the UPnP™ Implementers Corporation.

6 AXIS 206 - Product Features
Overview
Lock ring
Focus ring
Status
indicator
Network
(outer ring) indicator
Product ID &
serial number
Control (S/N) label
button
Network
connector Power Power
indicator connector
Power Connector - For connection of the PS-L power adapter (included).

Network Connector - The AXIS 206 connects to the network via a standard network cable,
and automatically detects the speed of the local network segment (10BaseT/100BaseTX
Ethernet).
Product ID & Serial Number Label - The serial number may be required during
installation.
Control Button - Press this button to install using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service,
or to restore the factory default settings, as described in Resetting to the Factory Default
Settings, on page 25.
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LED indicators
After completion of the startup and self test routines, the multi-colored Network, Status,
and Power LED indicators flash as follows:
Amber Steady for connection to a 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Network Green Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Unlit No wired network connection
Green Steady 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 Steady during startup, reset to factory default or when restoring settings.
Red Slow flash for failed firmware upgrade.
Green Normal operation.
Power
Amber Flashes green/amber during firmware upgrade.
8 AXIS 206 - Accessing the Camera
Accessing the Camera

Before accessing the camera it must be installed. Please see the installation guide supplied
with the product.
The camera can be used with most standard operating systems and browsers. The
recommended browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer with Windows, Safari with Macintosh
and Mozilla with other operating systems.
Notes: • To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, 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 camera can be configured to
use a Java applet for viewing motion JPEG.
Access from a browser

1. Start a browser (e.g. Internet Explorer,
Mozilla)
2. Enter the IP address or host name of the camera in the Location/Address field of
your browser.
To access the camera from a Macintosh computer (Mac OSX), simply click on the
Bonjour tab and select the AXIS 206 from the drop-down list.
3. If this is the first time the camera is accessed, see Setting the Password, on page 9.
Otherwise enter your user name and password, as set by the administrator.
4. The camera’s Live View page is now displayed in your browser.
Note: The layout of the Live View page may have been customized to specific requirements. Consequently, some
of the examples and functions featured here may differ from those displayed on your own Live View page.
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Setting the Password

1. When accessing the camera for the first
time, the ‘Configure Root Password’
dialog will be displayed on the screen.
2. Enter a password and then re-enter it, to
confirm the spelling. Click OK.
3. The ‘Enter Network Password’ dialog
will appear. Enter the User name: root
Note: The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be
deleted.
4. Enter the password as set in step 2 above, and click OK. If the password is lost,
the camera must be reset to the factory default settings. See page 25.
5. If required, click Yes to install the AXIS Media Control (AMC). You will need
administrator rights on the computer to do this.
Accessing the camera from the Internet

Once installed, the camera is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the camera
from the Internet you must configure your broadband 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 > System Options > Network > TCP/IP Advanced.
For more information, please see NAT traversal (port mapping), on page 21. 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
10 AXIS 206 - Accessing the Camera
Focusing
Raised line
To focus:
on focus ring. Open a browser and
examine the image. If
required, adjust the focus
ring until the focus is
Focus Ring satisfactory.
(inner ring)
Status Indicator
(outer ring)
Note: Upon delivery, the raised line on the focus ring is aligned with the dot above the lens, and the focus is
set to infinity.
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 video image, click the View Size buttons: half-size (x1/2),
full-size (x1), x2 or x4. Note that this does not change the video
image’s resolution, but simply how it is displayed.
The Snapshot button shows a snapshot of the video image currently being
displayed. Right-click on the video 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 viewer toolbar (AXIS Media Control) is available in Microsoft Internet
Explorer only. It displays the following buttons:
The Play/Stop button starts and stops the live video stream.
The Snapshot button saves a snapshot of the video image currently being
displayed. The Snapshot function and the target directory for saving snapshots
can be configured from the AMC Control Applet, which is can be opened from
the Windows Control Panel or by right-clicking the image in Internet Explorer.
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 exit full screen.
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Motion JPEG
This format uses standard JPEG still images for the video stream. These images are then
displayed and updated at a rate sufficient to create a stream that shows constantly updated
motion.
The Motion JPEG stream provides excellent image quality and access to each and every
individual image contained in the stream. The recommended method of accessing Motion
JPEG live video from the AXIS 206 is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft
Internet Explorer in Windows.
Note also that multiple clients accessing Motion JPEG streams can use different image
settings.
Alternative methods of accessing the video stream
Video/images from the AXIS 206 can also be accessed in the following ways:
• Motion JPEG server push (if supported by the client, e.g. Mozilla/Firefox). This option
maintains an open HTTP connection to the browser and sends data as and when
required, for as long as required. See HTML Examples, on page 17.
• Still JPEG images in a browser.
Enter e.g. the path: http://<IP address>/axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi?resolution=320x240
12 AXIS 206 - Configuration
Configuration
This section describes how to configure the camera, and is intended for product
Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools, and Operators, who
have access to the settings for Video & Image, Audio, Live View Config and Event
Configuration.
The camera is configured from Setup, using a standard browser.
The descriptions below show examples of the features available in the AXIS 206. For
details of each setting, please refer to the online help available from the setup tools. Click
to access the online help.
Accessing the Setup tools

Follow the instructions below to access the Setup tools from a browser.
1. Start your browser and enter the IP address or host name of the camera in the
location/address field.
2. The Live View page is now displayed. Click Setup to display the Setup tools.
Setup tools
AXIS Media Control

The AXIS Media Control (AMC) is installed automatically the first time the camera is
accessed from Microsoft Internet Explorer. The AMC control panel can be opened by
right-clicking on the video image in the Live View web page. The AMC control panel can
be used to configure various video and audio settings. Please see the readme file included
in the tool for more information.
AXIS 206 - Configuration 13
Video and Image settings
Image Appearance
Use these settings to change the image as required. The video image can be rotated and
fine-tuned by adjusting the color level, the brightness and the sharpness.
The configuration of the video image will affect the camera’s overall performance,
depending on how it is used and on the available bandwidth. Setting higher resolution and
lower compression improves video image quality, but increases the amount of bandwidth
used.
Please see the online help for further information on these settings.
Overlay Settings
Use these settings to include a text,
date and time overlay.
The text, date and time overlay is Text, date and
included on one line at the top or time overlay
bottom of the video image.
14 AXIS 206 - Configuration
Video Stream
Define the maximum video stream time per session in seconds, minutes or hours, or set it
as unlimited. When the set time has 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.
Test
For a preview of the image before saving, click Test.
Please refer to the online help for more information .
Advanced - Camera Settings
These pages include different settings for fine-tuning the video image.
To compensate for the lighting conditions, the white balance and exposure control can be
adjusted.
Please see the online help for further instructions on these settings.
Low Light Behavior
Exposure priority defines the balance between image quality and the frame rate. Higher
image quality may reduce frame rate and increase motion blur. A prioritized frame rate
may instead increase the image noise. Depending on requirements, use this to give higher
priority to the image quality or to the frame rate.
AXIS 206 - Live View Config 15
Live View Config

Layout
These are the tools for deciding the layout of the Live View page.
The layout can be set in 3 ways:
• Use Axis look - the layout is unchanged.
• Use custom settings - modify the Axis look, with your own colors, images etc. Click the
Configure button and see Customizing the default page, on page 16.
• Own Home Page - Upload and use your own custom page as the default web page. Click
the Configure button and see Customizing the default page, on page 16.
The other settings on this page concern which features to include, e.g. action button,
output button, default video stream and viewer. See page 17 for more information.
16 AXIS 206 - Live View Config
Customizing the default page

The appearance of the default Live
View page can be customized to suit
your own requirements, or you can
upload and use your own home page.
To upload your own files, click the
Upload/Remove button and see the
description below.
Upload Own Web Files

Your own web files, background pictures, etc., must first be uploaded to the camera in
order to be available for selection in the Custom Settings setup dialog. Once uploaded, the
files are shown in the drop-down lists.
1. Click the Upload/Remove button.
2. Enter the path to the file, e.g. a file located on your workstation or click the
Browse button.
3. 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.
4. 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 page. To remove a file,
check the box provided next to it and then click the Remove button.
Unchecking the box for Show setup link will remove the setup link from the product's
Home Page. The Setup Tools will then only be accessible by entering the full setup address
into the address/URL field of a browser.
If the link is hidden, setup can be reached at this url: http://<ip address>/operator/basic.shtml.
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.
AXIS 206 - Live View Config 17
Action Buttons
Enabling the display of the Snapshot button allows users to save a snapshot from the
video stream by clicking the button. This button is mainly intended for use with browsers
other than Internet Explorer, or when otherwise not using AXIS Media Control (AMC) to
view the video stream. AMC (an ActiveX control) for Internet Explorer provides its own
snapshot button.
Default Viewer for Motion JPEG in Internet Explorer for Windows and Other Browsers
Select the appropriate radio button for the viewer to use in Internet Explorer for Windows
and other Browsers. Please see online help for more information.
Browser Viewer Description
AMC Recommended viewer in Windows Internet Explorer.
Windows
Java applet A slower imaging alternative to AMC - no download required.
Internet Explorer
Still image Displays still images only. Hit the Refresh button in your browser to view a new image.
Server Push Recommended viewer for other browsers.
Other browsers Java applet A slower imaging alternative to Server Push.
Still image Displays still images only. Hit the Refresh button in your browser to view a new image.
Viewer Settings
Check the Show viewer toolbar box to display e.g. the AXIS Media Control (AMC) or the
QuickTime viewer toolbar under the video image in your browser.
HTML Examples
You can add live video from the AXIS 206 to your own web site. The camera can transmit
a Motion JPEG stream to up to 10 simultaneous connections, although an administrator
can restrict this to fewer.
Motion JPEG has additional settings for Image Type, Image size and other optional
settings to configure the video stream to suit your Web page. Click Update once satisfied.
The camera generates the required source code for your configuration. Copy this code and
paste it into your own Web page code.
18 AXIS 206 - System Options
System Options
Security
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 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.
Operator An Operator can view the Live View page, create and modify events and adjust certain other
settings. Operators have no access to the System Options.
Administrator An administrator has unrestricted access to the Setup Tools and can determine the registration of
all other users.
User Settings - check the relevant checkboxes to enable:

• Anonymous viewer login - allows any viewer direct access to the Live View
page.
• Maximum number of simultaneous viewers - enter a value here to restrict the
number of viewers accessing the unit. This is useful if you need to save on band-
width.
Date & Time

Current Server Time - displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be
displayed in 12h clock format in the Overlay (see below).
New Server Time - Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server
clock to automatically adjust for daylight savings time, select the Automatically adjust for
daylight saving time changes.
From the Time Mode section, select the preferred method to use for setting the time:
• Synchronize with computer time - sets the time from the clock on your
computer.
• Synchronize with NTP Server - the camera will obtain the time from an NTP
server every 60 minutes.
• Set manually - this option allows you to manually set the time and date.
Note: If using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured under TCP/IP settings.
See Network > TCP/IP below.
Date & Time Format Used in Images - specify the formats for the date and time (12h or
24h) displayed in the video streams.
AXIS 206 - System Options 19
Use the predefined formats or use your own custom date and time formats. See Advanced
File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the online help for information on how to create
your own file formats.
Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings

To view the current network settings for the AXIS 206, click the View button. This opens a
new window showing the current settings.
IP Address Configuration
The camera’s IP address 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. See the online help for more
information.
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 camera when the IP
address changes.
• Alternatively, if your DHCP server can update a DNS server, you can access the AXIS 206 by host name,
which is always the same, regardless of changes in the IP address.
Services
Enable ARP/Ping setting of IP address - The IP address can be set using the ARP/Ping
method, which associates the unit's MAC address with an IP address. Check this box to
enable the service. Leave disabled to prevent unintentional resetting of the IP address.
Notes: • The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled 2 minutes after the unit is started, or as soon as an IP address
is set.
• Pinging the unit will still be possible when this service is disabled.
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 required information.
AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - use the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS service to
assign a host name for easy access to your AXIS 206 Network Camera.
Click Settings... to register your AXIS 206 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.
For more information, please refer to the online help.
Network - Advanced TCP/IP Settings

DNS Configuration
DNS (Domain Name Service) 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.
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 addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.
NTP Configuration
Obtain NTP server address via DHCP - check this radio button to automatically look up
and use the NTP server settings as provided by DHCP. Click the View button to see the
current settings.
Use the following NTP server address - to make manual settings, check this radio button
and enter the host name or IP address of the NTP server.
Host Name Configuration
The AXIS 206 can be accessed using a host name, instead of an IP address. The host name
is usually the same as the assigned DNS Name.
For more information, please see the online help.
Link-Local Address
This is enabled by default and assigns the AXIS 206 an additional IP address for use with
UPnP™. The AXIS 206 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 security port mapping.
NAT traversal (port mapping)

A broadband router allows devices on a private network (LAN) to share a single connection
to the Internet. This is done by forwarding network traffic from the private network to the
“outside” i.e. the Internet. Security on the private network (LAN) is increased since most
broadband routers are pre-configured to stop any attempts to access the private network
(LAN) from the public network/Internet.
Use NAT traversal when your AXIS 206 is located on an intranet (LAN) and you wish to
make it available to a WAN on the other 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.
LAN (Intranet) WAN (Internet)
Broadband
(NAT) ISP
router
Notes: • For NAT traversal to work, it must also be supported by the broadband router.
• The broadband router has many different names: “NAT router”, “Network router“, Internet Gateway”,
“Broadband sharing device” or “Home firewall” but the essential purpose of the device is the same.
Enable/Disable - When enabled, the AXIS 206 will attempt to configure port mapping in a
NAT router on your network, using UPnP™. Note that UPnP™ must be enabled in the
camera (see System Options > Network > UPnP).
AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - Use this free service to assign a host name
(user-friendly name) for easy access to your camera. If the IP address of the camera or NAT
router changes, the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service will automatically be updated
with the new IP address.
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 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 this 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: • 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 forwarding in the NAT router.
• If a manually selected port is already in use, another will automatically be selected.
• When the port is selected automatically it will be displayed in this field. This can be changed by entering a
new port number and clicking Save.
FTP
FTP Port - The FTP server running in the AXIS 206 enables the upload of e.g. new
firmware, user applications, etc. Check this box to enable the service.
Network Traffic
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.
QoS (Quality of service)

Quality of Service (QoS) provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified
resource to selected traffic on a network. Quality can be defined as e.g. a maintained level
of bandwidth, low latency, no packet losses, etc. The main benefits of a QoS-aware
network can be summarized as:
• The ability to prioritize traffic and thus allow critical flows to be served before
flows with lesser priority.
• Greater reliability in the network, thanks to the control of the amount of band-
width an application may use, and thus control over bandwidth races between
applications.
The QoS in Axis network video products marks the data packets for various types of
network traffic originating from the product. This makes it possible for network routers
and switches to e.g. reserve a fixed amount of bandwidth for these types of traffic. The
AXIS 206 marks the following types of traffic:
• video
• management network traffic.
QoS Settings
For each type of network traffic supported by your Axis network video product, enter a
DSCP (Differentiated Services Codepoint) value. This value is used to mark the traffic’s IP
header. When the marked traffic reaches a network router or switch, the DSCP value in the
IP header tells the router or switch which type of treatment to apply to this type of traffic,
for example, how much bandwidth to reserve for it.
Note that DSCP values can be entered in decimal or hex form, but saved values are always
shown in decimal.
For more infomation on Quality of Service, please see the Axis support web at
www.axis.com/techsup
SMTP (email)
Enter the host names or addresses for your primary and secondary mail servers in the fields
provided, to enable the sending of notifications and image/video email messages from the
camera to predefined addresses via SMTP.
UPnP™
The camera includes support for UPnP™, which is enabled by default. If also enabled on
your computer, 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 Windows XP or ME computer. 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 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 7, or the online help.
Maintenance
• Restart - The camera is restarted without changing any of the settings.
• Restore - The unit is restarted and most current settings are reset to factory default val-
ues. The settings that will not be reset are as follows:
• the boot protocol (DHCP or static)
• the static IP address
• the default router
• the subnet mask
• Default - The default button should be used with caution. Pressing this will return all of
the camera's settings to the factory default values (including the IP address)
Upgrade Server - See Upgrading the Firmware, on page 26.
Backup - To take a backup of all of the parameters, and any user-defined scripts, click this
button. If necessary, it will then be possible to return to the previous settings, if settings are
changed and there is unexpected behavior.
Restore - click the Browse button to locate the saved backup file (see above) and then click
the Restore button. The settings will be restored to the previous configuration.
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, should you require technical assistance.
Logs & 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.
Resetting to the Factory Default Settings

To reset the camera to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options >
Maintenance web page (as described in Maintenance, on page 23) or use the Control
button on the underside of the camera (see page 6) as described below:
Using the Control Button
To reset the camera 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 Indicator color changes to 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 camera has been reset. The unit will now have the
default IP address 192.168.0.90
Advanced
Scripting is an advanced function that provides the possibility to customize and use
scripts. This function is a very powerful tool.
Caution!
Improper use may cause unexpected behavior or even cause loss of contact with the
unit. If a script does cause problems, reset the unit to its factory default settings. A
backup file may be of use to return the unit to its latest configuration.
Axis strongly recommends that you do not use this function unless you fully
understand the consequences. Note that Axis support does not provide assistance for
problems with customized scripts.
For more information, please visit the Developer pages at www.axis.com/developer
Plain Config - this function is for the advanced user with experience of Axis network
camera configuration. All parameters can be set and modified from this page. Help is
available from the standard help pages.
26 AXIS 206 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Checking the Firmware

Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the AXIS 206. 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 camera can be seen on the page Setup >
Basic Configuration.
Upgrading the Firmware

When you upgrade the firmware with a file from the Axis Web site, your camera will
receive the latest available functionality. Always read the upgrade instructions and release
notes available with each new release, before updating the firmware.
Note: Preconfigured and customized settings will be saved when the firmware is upgraded (providing the fea-
tures 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.
1. Save the 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
2. Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance in the camera’s Web pages.
3. In the Upgrade Server section, browse to the desired firmware file on your
computer. Click Upgrade.
Notes: •After starting the upgrade process, always wait at least 10-15 minutes before restarting the
camera, even if you suspect the upgrade has failed.
•Your dealer reserves the right to charge for any repair attributable to faulty upgrading by the
user.
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Emergency Recovery Procedure

If power or the network connection to the camera 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 unit, follow the steps below. The serial number is found on the
label attached to the bottom of the camera.
1. Unix/Linux - From the command line, type the following:
arp -s <IP address of camera> <Serial number> temp
ping -s 408 <IP address of camera>
Windows - From a command/DOS prompt, type the following:

arp -s <IP address of camera> <Serial number>
ping -l 408 -t <IP address of camera>
2. If the unit does not reply within a few seconds, restart it and wait for a reply. Press
CTRL+C to stop Ping.
3. Open a browser and type in the camera’s IP address. In the page that appears, use the
Browse button to select the upgrade file to use, e.g. axis206.bin. Then click the Load
button to restart the upgrade process.
4. After the upgrade has completed (1-10 minutes), the unit will automatically restart and
show a steady green on the Power and Status LEDs and flashing green or amber on the
Network LED.
5. Referring to the installation guide, reinstall the camera.
If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the camera up and running again, please
contact Axis support at www.axis.com/techsup/
Axis Support
If you contact Axis support, please help us to help you solve your problems, by providing
the server report, the log file and a brief description of the problem.
Server Report - go to Setup > System Options > 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 > System Options > Logs & Reports. The Log file
records events in the unit since the last system restart and can be a useful diagnostic tool
when troubleshooting.
28 AXIS 206 - Troubleshooting
Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions

Problems setting the IP address
When using ARP/Ping Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after power has
been applied to the camera. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408. See the Installation
Guide.
The camera is located on a different If the IP address intended for the camera and the IP address of your computer are located
subnet on different subnets, you will not be able to set the IP address. Contact your network
administrator to obtain an appropriate IP address.
The IP address is being used by Disconnect the camera from the network. Run the Ping command. (In a Command/DOS
another device window, type ping and the IP address of the unit).
If you receive: Reply from <IP address>: 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 camera is used before the DHCP server sets a a dynamic
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 camera cannot be accessed from a browser
The IP address has been changed by 1) Move the camera to an isolated network or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP server. Set
DHCP the IP address again, using the AXIS IP Utility (see the Installation Guide) or the ARP/Ping
commands.
2) Access the unit and disable 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 set-
tings. 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.
Camera is accessible locally, but not externally
Broadband router configuration To configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the camera: Enable
the NAT-traversal feature which will attempt to automatically configure the router to
allow access to the camera.
This is enabled from Setup > System Options > Network > TCP/IP Advanced.
Firewall protection Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator.
Default routers required Check if you need to configure the default router settings.
The Power indicator is not constantly lit
Faulty power adapter Check that you are using the correct power supply. See the technical specifications.
The Status and Network indicator LEDs are flashing red rapidly
Firmware 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 image displayed on web page
Problem with AMC. To enable the updating of video 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.
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Installation of additional ActiveX Configure your camera to use a Java applet for updating the video images under
component restricted or prohibited Live View Config > Layout > Default Viewer for Internet Explorer. See the online help for
more information.
Video/Image problems, general
Image too dark or too light Check the video image settings. See the online help on Video and Image Settings.
Slow image update Configuring, e.g. pre-buffers, motion detection, high-resolution images, high frame rates,
etc, will reduce the performance 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 heavy network traffic, too many users accessing 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 Exposer 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.
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 files
Limited space There is only limited space available for the upload of your own files. Try deleting existing
files to free up space.
For additional assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis
Website at www.axis.com/techsup
30 AXIS 206 - Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Item Specification
Minimum web browsing • Pentium III 500 MHz or higher or equivalent AMD
requirements • 128 MB RAM
• AGP graphics card, DirectDraw, 32 MB video RAM
• Windows XP, 2000, Server 2003,
• DirectX 9.0 or later
• Internet Explorer 6.x or later
For other operating systems and browsers, see www.axis.com/techsup

Networking • 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.
Ethernet connection via twisted pair cable (CAT-5, CAT-6).

Management Remote configuration and status via web-based tools.
Compression • Motion-JPEG. Snapshot JPEG images available.
• Ten user-controlled compression levels.
Video Features • Time stamp, text overlay, image rotation, color control.
• Maximum frame rate: 30 fps.
• Light sensitivity: 4 - 10 000 Lux.
• 1/4” progressive scan CMOS image sensor.
Video Resolutions • 640x480
• 640x360
• 320x240
• 160x120
Lens Fixed focal length: 4 mm. Fixed iris: F2.0
Security Multi-user password protection.
Operating Conditions • Temperature: +5oC to +40oC (41oF to 104oF)
• Humidity: 20-80% RHG.
For indoor use only
Metrics • HxWxD: 88x55x34 mm (3.46”x2.17”x1.34”)
• Weight: 177g (0.39 lb) including stand
Approvals EMC
• EN55022:1998+A1, Class B
• EN61000-3-2:2000
• EN61000-3-3:1995+A1
• EN55024:1998+A1
• EN61000-3-2:2001
• CISPR24:1997+A1
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Item Specification
Compliance EMC
• FCC Part 15 Subpart B & Class A
• FCC Part 15 Subpart B demonstrated by compliance with EN55022
• (CISPR22)
• VCCI 2003
• C-tick AS/NZS 4771
Safety
• UL CSA (power adapter only)
• EN60950
Hardware & System • Motion JPEG compression chip
• 32-bit RISC CPU
• 16MByte RAM
• 4MByte FLASH
• Linux 2.4 kernel
Power PS-L power adapter, 5.0-5.5VDC, min 500mA, included
Complimentary software • AXIS Media Control (AMC) - ActiveX component software required for Microsoft
Internet Explorer - installed automatically on first use.
• AXIS IP Utility - for small installation in Windows.
• AXIS Camera Management - for larger installations.
32 AXIS 206 - Glossary
Glossary AVI (Audio Video Interleave) - A video format that

supports simultaneous playback of audio and video.
AXIS Camera Management - A powerful and efficient
ActiveX - ActiveX is a standard that enables software
installation and management tool for Axis network video
components to interact with one another in a networked
products. The tool can automatically find and set IP
environment, regardless of the language(s) used to create
addresses, show connection status and manage firmware
them. Web browsers may come into contact with ActiveX
upgrades of multiple devices.
controls, ActiveX documents, and ActiveX scripts. ActiveX
controls are often downloaded and installed automatically AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - This free service
as required. provides an Axis network product with a unique DNS or
domain name (URL address), which can then be used instead
AF (Autofocus) - A system by which the camera lens
of an IP address to access the product from a web browser.
automatically focuses on a selected part of the subject.
AXIS IP Utility - A tool for discovering and setting IP
Analog video camera - The signal from an analog video
addresses for Axis network devices. AXIS IP Utility is
camera is viewed directly on e.g. a monitor in the analog
supplied free of charge by Axis.
system, which depends on traditional analog cabling.
Alternatively, the signal can be digitized with the use of a AXIS Media Control (AMC) - AMC is the ActiveX
video server, and can then be made available over a data component required to view moving images from an Axis
(IP) network. video device in Internet Explorer. The component is
installed automatically on the viewing computer on first
Angle - The field of view, relative to a standard lens in a
use. Once installed, AMC can be configured from Windows
35mm still camera, expressed in degrees, e.g. 30°. For
Control Panel.
practical purposes, this is the area that a lens can cover,
where the angle of view is determined by the focal length of Bitmap - A bitmap is a data file representing a rectangular
the lens. A wide-angle lens has a short focal length and grid of pixels. It defines a display space and color for each
covers a wider angle of view than standard or telephoto pixel (or "bit") in the display space. This type of image is
lenses, which have longer focal lengths. known as a "raster graphic." GIF's and JPEG's are examples
of image file types that contain bitmaps. Because a bitmap
API (Application Programming Interface) - An API is a set
uses this fixed raster method, it cannot easily be rescaled
of routines, protocols, and tools for building software
without losing definition. Conversely, a vector graphic
applications. A good API makes it easier to develop a
image uses geometrical shapes to represent the image, and
program by providing all the required building blocks. The
can thus be quickly rescaled.
Axis VAPIX API allows Axis products to be integrated into
other applications. Bit rate - The bit rate (in kbit/s or Mbit/s) is often referred to
as speed, but actually defines the number of bits/time unit
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) - This protocol is used
and not distance/time unit.
to associate an IP address to a hardware MAC address. A
request is broadcast on the local network to discover the Bluetooth - Bluetooth is an open standard for wireless
MAC address for an IP address. transmission of voice and data between mobile devices (PCs,
handheld computers, telephones and printers).
ARTPEC (Axis Real Time Picture Encoder) - A chip
designed by Axis for image compression. ARTPEC supports Bonjour - Also known as zero-configuration networking,
a range of CCD and CMOS sensors, built-in functionality for Bonjour enables the automatic discovery of computers,
sharpening, backlight compensation, noise reduction and devices, and services on IP networks. Bonjour allows
white balance, support for multiple Motion-JPEG streams, devices to automatically discover each other without the
support for MPEG-4 part 2, up to 30 frames/second from 4 need to enter IP addresses or configure DNS servers.
simultaneous video sources and real-time compression of up Bonjour is developed by Apple Computer Inc.
to 45 Megapixels/second. BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) - A protocol that can
ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) - A circuit automatically configure a network device (give it an IP
designed for a specific application, as opposed to a general address). BOOTP is the basis for a more advanced network
purpose circuit, such as a microprocessor. management protocol, the Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP).
Aspect ratio - A ratio of width to height in images. A
common aspect ratio used for television screens and Broadband - In network engineering terms, this describes
computer monitors is 4:3. High-definition television (HDTV) transmission methods where two or more signals share the
uses an aspect ratio of 9:16. same carrier. In more popular terminology, broadband is
taken to mean high-speed data transmission.
Autoiris (DC-Iris) - This special type of iris is electrically
controlled by the camera, to automatically regulate the CCD (Charged Coupled Device) - This light-sensitive image
amount of light allowed to enter. device used in many digital cameras is a large integrated
circuit that contains hundreds of thousands of photo-sites
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(pixels) that convert light energy into electronic signals. Its Composite video - A type of video signal in which the red,
size is measured diagonally and can be 1/4", 1/3", 1/2" or blue and green signals (sometimes audio signals too) are
2/3". mixed together.
CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) - A CCTV system is a Compression - See Image Compression.
closed/private video system, usually constructed with
Contrast - Defines the degree of difference between the
coaxial cabling, and used within a single building/group of
lightest and darkest parts of an image or video stream.
buildings. It is used to visually monitor the location for
security or industrial purposes. Video from the CCTV system Control unit - If a CCTV system has more than one camera,
can be recorded and viewed on-site or remotely. there must be a way to control the video signals going to
recorders and monitors. There are three basic types of Video
CCTV video camera - A traditional CCTV video camera is
Control Unit: Multiplexer, Switch and Quad.
an analog camera, available in both monochrome (black and
white) and color. Cameras can be set in fixed positions or DC-Iris - This special type of iris is electrically controlled by
placed on "Pan/Tilt/Zoom" devices, which allow the camera the camera, to automatically regulate the amount of light
to be maneuvered. Using a zoom lens provides a closer view allowed to enter.
of the object being viewed. CCTV analog video cameras can Decoder - See video decoder.
be viewed over a computer network by using a video server.
De-interlacing - See interlacing.
CGI (Common Gateway Interface) - A specification for
communication between a web server and other (CGI) DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - DHCP is a
protocol that lets network administrators automate and
programs. For example, a HTML page that contains a form
centrally manage the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP)
might use a CGI program to process the form data once it is
submitted. addresses to network devices in a network.
DHCP uses the concept of a "lease" or amount of time that a
CIF (Common Intermediate Format) - CIF refers to the
analog video resolutions 352x288 pixels (PAL) and 352x240 given IP address will be valid for a computer. The lease time
can vary, depending on how long a user is likely to require
pixels (NTSC). See also Resolution.
the network connection at a particular location.
Client-server - Client-server describes the relationship
DHCP also supports static addresses for e.g. computers
between two computer programs in which one program, the
running web servers, which need a permanent IP address.
client, makes a service request from another program, the
server, which fulfils the request. Typically, multiple client DNS (Domain Name System) - DNS is used to locate and
programs share the services of a common server program. A translate Internet domain names into IP (Internet Protocol)
web browser is a client program that requests services (the addresses. A domain name is a meaningful and
sending of web pages or files) from a web server. easy-to-remember name for an Internet address. For
example the domain name www.example.com is much
CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) - A
CMOS is a widely used type of semiconductor that uses both easier to remember than 192.0.34.166. The translation tables
for domain names are contained in Domain name servers.
negative and positive circuits. Since only one of the circuit
types is on at any given time, CMOS chips require less Domain server - Domains can also be used by organizations
power than chips using just one type of transistor. CMOS that wish to centralize the management of their (Windows)
image sensors also allow processing circuits to be included computers. Each user within a domain has an account that
on the same chip, an advantage not possible with CCD usually allows them to log in to and use any computer in
sensors, which are also much more expensive to produce. the domain, although restrictions may also apply. The
domain server is the server that authenticates the users on
Coaxial cable - Coaxial cable is the standard means of
transmitting analog video in a CCTV system. Coaxial is also the network.
used by cable companies to distribute television in Dome network camera - A remotely controllable camera
residential buildings. mounted in a special housing, characterized by the dome
shaped glass or plastic covering behind which the camera
Codec - In communications engineering, a codec is usually
resides. Usually mounted on a ceiling and looking
a coder/decoder. Codecs are used in integrated circuits or
chips that convert e.g. analog video and audio signals into a downwards, a dome camera can often rotate up to 360
degrees, thus providing excellent coverage of large areas.
digital format for transmission. The codec also converts
received digital signals back into analog format. A codec Duplex - See Full-duplex.
uses analog-to-digital conversion and digital-to-analog
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) - An optic disc with the same
conversion in the same chip.
physical size as a CD, but with significantly greater storage
Codec can also mean compression/decompression, in which capacity.
case it is generally taken to mean an algorithm or computer
DVR (Digital Video Recorder) - A DVR records analog
program for reducing the size of large files and programs.
video to a hard disk in digital format. Most DVR's use the
MPEG-2 format for encoding analog video signals. Full-duplex - Transmission of data in two directions
simultaneously. In an audio system this would describe e.g.
Encoder - See Video encoder.
a telephone systems. Half-duplex also provides
Ethernet - Ethernet is the most widely installed local area bi-directional communication, but only in one direction at a
network technology. An Ethernet LAN typically uses special time, as in a walkie-talkie system. See also Simplex.
grades of twisted pair wires. The most commonly installed
Gain - Gain is the amplification factor and the extent to
Ethernet systems are 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T10, which
which an analog amplifier boosts the strength of a signal.
provide transmission speeds up to 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps
respectively. Amplification factors are usually expressed in terms of
power. The decibel (dB) is the most common way of
ETRAX (Ethernet Token Ring AXIS) - The ETRAX chip is quantifying the gain of an amplifier.
the cornerstone of Axis technology and the 'brain' in nearly
Gateway - A gateway is a point in a network that acts as an
all Axis products. A multipurpose Linux chip with
entry point to another network. In a corporate network for
integrated Ethernet networking and extremely flexible I/O
options. example, a computer server acting as a gateway often also
acts as a proxy server and a firewall server. A gateway is
Factory default settings - These are the settings that often associated with both a router, which knows where to
originally applied for a device when it was first delivered direct a given packet of data that arrives at the gateway,
from the factory. If it should become necessary to reset a and a switch, which furnishes the actual path in and out of
device to its factory default settings, this will, for many the gateway for a given packet.
devices, completely reset any settings that were changed by
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) - GIF is one of the most
the user.
common file formats used for images in web pages. There
Firewall - A firewall works as a barrier between networks, are two versions of the format, 87a and 89a. Version 89a
e.g. between a Local Area Network and the Internet. The supports animations, i.e. a short sequence of images within
firewall ensures that only authorized users are allowed to a single GIF file. A GIF89a can also be specified for
access the one network from the other. A firewall can be interlaced presentation.
software running on a computer, or it can be a standalone
Half-duplex - See Full-duplex.
hardware device.
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) - HTML is the set of
Fixed dome network camera - This type of camera cannot
"markup" symbols or codes inserted in a file intended for
be remotely controlled as regards movement, but is
mounted in the same type of dome as a controllable display in web browser. The markup tells the browser how
to display the page's words and images for the user.
network dome camera. This camera must be positioned
manually to provide the required coverage. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) - HTTP is the set of
rules for exchanging files (text, graphic images, sound,
Fixed network camera - This type of camera cannot be
video, and other multimedia files) on the web. The HTTP
remotely controlled as regards movement. It must be
positioned manually to provide the required coverage. protocol runs on top of the TCP/IP suite of protocols.
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) - HTTPS is
Fixed iris - See Autoiris.
a protocol used by web browsers and servers to encrypt and
Focal length - Measured in millimeters, the focal length of a decrypt user page requests and the pages returned by the
camera lens determines the width of the horizontal field of server. The encrypted exchange of information is governed
view, which in turn is measured in degrees. by the use of an HTTPS certificate (issued by a Certificate
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - FTP is an application protocol Authority), which guarantees the authenticity of the server.
that uses the TCP/IP protocols, used to exchange files Hub - A (network) hub is used to connect multiple devices
between computers/devices on networks. to the network. The hub transmits all data to all devices
Frame - A frame is a complete video image. In the 2:1 connected to it, whereas a switch will only transmit the data
interlaced scanning format of the RS-170 and CCIR formats, to the device it is specifically intended for.
a frame is made up of two separate fields of 262.5 or 312.5 IEEE 802.11 - A family of standards for wireless LANs. The
lines interlaced at 60 or 50 Hz to form a complete frame, 802.11a standard supports 1 or 2 Mbit/s transmission on the
which appears at 30 or 25 Hz. In video cameras with a 5 GHz band. IEEE 802.11b supports data rates up to11
progressive scan, each frame is scanned line-by-line and Mbit/s on the 2.4 GHz band, while 802.11g allows up to 54
not interlaced; most are also displayed at 30 and 25 Hz. Mbit/s on the 2.4 GHz band.
Frame rate - The frame rate used to describe the frequency Image compression - Image compression minimizes the file
at which a video stream is updated is measured in frames size (in bytes) of an image. Two of the most common
per second (fps). A higher frame rate is advantageous when compressed image formats are JPEG and GIF. See also
there is movement in the video stream, as it maintains MPEG and Motion JPEG.
image quality throughout.
Interlacing - Interlaced video is video captured at 50
pictures (known as fields) per second, of which every 2 see. To use the camera in very dark locations or at night,
consecutive fields (at half height) are then combined into 1 this filter can be removed, to allow infrared radiation to hit
frame. Interlacing was developed many years ago for the the image sensor and thus produce images. An infrared
analog TV world and is still used widely today. It provides lamp can be used for improved illumination for night
good results when viewing motion in standard TV pictures, surveillance, whilst not producing any extra visible light.
although there is always some degree of distortion in the
Inputs/Outputs (I/O's) - The digital I/Os on, for example, a
image.
network camera can be used to connect any device that can
To view interlaced video on e.g. a computer monitor, the toggle between an open and a closed circuit.
video must first be de-interlaced, to produce progressive
For example, if a door switch is used as an input device,
video, which consists of complete images, one after the opening the door could trigger the upload of video images
other, at 25 frames per second. See also Progressive scan.
and the sending of notification messages.
IP (Internet Protocol) - The Internet Protocol is a method An output might, for example, be used to automatically
transmitting data over a network. Data to be sent is divided
start a siren when there is a motion detection trigger.
into individual and completely independent "packets." Each
computer (or host) on the Internet has at least one address ISMA (Internet Streaming Media Alliance) - ISMA's goal
that uniquely identifies it from all others, and each data is: "To accelerate the adoption and deployment of open
packet contains both the sender's address and the receiver's standards for streaming rich media content such as video,
address. audio, and associated data, over Internet protocols."
The Internet Protocol ensures that the data packets all arrive
at the intended address. As IP is a connectionless protocol,
which means that there is no established connection
between the communication end-points, packets can be sent
via different routes and do not need to arrive at the
destination in the correct order.
Once the data packets have arrived at the correct
destination, another protocol - Transmission Control
Protocol (TCP) - puts them in the right order.
See also TCP.
IP address - An IP address is simply an address on an IP
network used by a computer/device connected to that
network. IP addresses allow all the connected
computers/devices to find each other and to pass data back
and forth.
To avoid conflicts, each IP address on any given network
must be unique. An IP address can be assigned as fixed, so
that it does not change, or it can be assigned dynamically
(and automatically) by DHCP.
An IP address consists of four groups (or quads) of decimal
digits separated by periods, e.g. 130.5.5.25. Different parts
of the address represent different things. Some part will
represent the network number or address, and some other
part will represent the local machine address. See also IP
(Internet Protocol).
Infrared (IR) - Infrared radiation is radiation at a longer
wavelength than visible light, which means it cannot be
seen by the naked human eye. As infrared radiation can be
detected as heat, this can be shown on a screen or captured
by a digital camera, with hotter objects showing up brighter
against colder surroundings (e.g. a human body against a
colder background).
As color cameras can "see" infrared radiation as well as
visible light, these cameras are equipped with an IR-cut
filter, to prevent distortion of the colors the human eye can
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) - Together with MPEG-2 - The designation for a group of audio and video
the GIF file format, JPEG is an image file type commonly coding standards, and is typically used to encode audio and
used on the web. A JPEG image is a bitmap, and usually has video for broadcast signals, including digital satellite and
the file suffix '.jpg' or ".jpeg." When creating a JPEG image, Cable TV. MPEG-2, with some modifications, is also the
it is possible to configure the level of compression to use. As coding format used by standard commercial DVD movies.
the lowest compression (i.e. the highest quality) results in MPEG-4 - MPEG-4 is a group of audio and video coding
the largest file, there is a trade-off between image quality
standards and related technology. The primary uses for the
and file size.
MPEG-4 standard are web (streaming media) and CD
kbit/s (kilobits per second) - A measure of the bit rate, i.e. distribution, conversational (videophone), and broadcast
the rate at which bits are passing a given point. See also Bit television.
rate. Multicast - Bandwidth-conserving technology that reduces
LAN (Local Area Network) - A LAN is a group of computers bandwidth usage by simultaneously delivering a single
and associated devices that typically share common stream of information to multiple network recipients. See
resources within a limited geographical area. also Unicast.
Linux - Linux is an open source operating system within Multiplexer - A multiplexer is a high-speed switch that
the Unix family. Because of its robustness and availability, provides full-screen images from up to 16 analog cameras.
Linux has won popularity in the open source community Multiplexers can playback everything that happened on any
and among commercial application developers. one camera with no interference from the other cameras on
the system.
Lux - A standard unit of illumination measurement.
MAC (Media Access Control) address - A MAC address is a Network camera (Network video camera) - A network
camera is a camera and computer combined in one
unique identifier associated with a piece of networking
intelligent unit. It captures and sends live video directly
equipment, or more specifically, its interface with the
network. For example, the network card in a computer has over an IP network such as a LAN, intranet or the Internet.
Users can view and/or manage the camera using a standard
its own MAC address.
web browser or application software from any local or
Manual iris - This is the opposite of an autoiris, i.e. the remote computer on a network. The camera allows multiple
camera iris must be adjusted manually to regulate the authorized viewers from different locations to
amount of light allowed to reach the image sensor. simultaneously access images. A network camera is
Mbit/s (Megabits per second) - A measure of the bit rate, sometimes known as an IP camera.
i.e. the rate at which bits are passing a given point. Network connectivity - The physical (wired or wireless) and
Commonly used to give the "speed" of a network. A LAN logical (protocol) connection of a computer network or an
might run at 10 or 100 Mbit/s. See also Bit rate. individual device to a network, such as the Internet or a
Monitor - A monitor is very similar to a television set, but LAN.
lacks the electronics to pick up regular television signals. Network video - Network video (often referred to as
Motion JPEG - Motion JPEG is a simple IP-Surveillance for specific applications within security
compression/decompression technique for network video. surveillance and remote monitoring) is a system that gives
Latency is low and image quality is guaranteed, regardless users the ability to monitor and record video over an IP
of movement or complexity of the image. Image quality is network (LAN/WAN/Internet).
controlled by adjusting the compression level, which in turn NTSC (National Television System Committee) - NTSC is
provides control over the file size, and thereby the bit rate. an analog color encoding system used in television systems
High-quality individual images from the Motion JPEG in Japan, the United States and other parts of the Americas.
stream are easily extracted. See also JPEG and GIF. NTSC defines the video signal using 525 TV lines per frame,
at a refresh rate equal to 30 frames per second. See also
Megapixel - See Pixel.
PAL.
MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) - The Moving NVR (Network Video Recorder) - A dedicated Network
Picture Experts Group develops standards for digital video
Video Recorder (NVR) can be used to gather data streams
and audio compression. It operates under the auspices of the
from remote network cameras and video servers and store
International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The them on a hard disk. An NVR can be a standard networked
MPEG standards are an evolving series, each designed for a
PC, or a dedicated video recording hard disk server with its
different purpose.
own software application.
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - This is a
designation for companies that manufacture equipment that
is then marketed and sold to other companies under their
own names. Protocol - A special set of rules governing how two entities
will communicate. Protocols are found at many levels of
PAL (Phase Alternating Line) - PAL is an analog color
communication, and there are hardware protocols and
encoding system used in television systems in Europe and in
software protocols.
many other parts of the world. PAL defines the video signal
using 625 TV lines per frame, at a refresh rate equal to 25 Proxy server - In an enterprise that uses the Internet, a
frames per second. See also NTSC. proxy server acts as an intermediary between a workstation
PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) - A small handheld user and the Internet. This provides security, administrative
control, and a caching service. Any proxy server associated
computer, which usually provides at least a calendar, an
with a gateway server, or part of a gateway server,
organizer and a notepad.
effectively separates the enterprise network from the outside
PEM (Privacy Enhanced Mail) - An early standard for network and the local firewall. It is the firewall server that
securing electronic mail. The PEM-format is often used for protects the enterprise network from outside intrusion.
representing an HTTPS certificate or certificate request.
PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) - A PTZ-enabled camera can be
Ping - Ping is a basic network program used diagnostically remotely controlled so as to change the view from the
to check the status of a network host or device. Ping can be camera. Panning is the movement of the camera along its
used to see if a particular network address (IP address or horizontal axis, tilting is the movement of the camera along
host name) is occupied or not, or if the host at that address its vertical axis, and zooming is the adjustment of the zoom
is responding normally. Ping can be run from e.g. the lens to magnify the view.
Windows Command prompt or the command line in Unix.
Quad view - A Quad view displays images from up to four
Pixel (Picture Element) - A pixel is one of the many tiny cameras on a single screen; where the images from each
dots that make up a digital image. The color and intensity of camera take up approximately a quarter of the display area.
each pixel represents a tiny area of the complete image.
Remote monitoring - Network video gives users the ability
PoE (Power over Ethernet) - Power over Ethernet provides to gather information at all key points of an operation and
power to a network device via the same cable as used for the view it in realtime. This makes the technology ideal for
network connection. This is very useful for IP-Surveillance monitoring equipment, people and places, both locally and
and remote monitoring applications in places where it may remotely. Application examples include traffic and
be too impractical or expensive to power the device from a production line monitoring, and the monitoring of multiple
power outlet. store locations.
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) - A protocol that uses a serial Resolution - Image resolution is a measure of how much
interface for communication between two network devices. detail a digital image can hold: the greater the resolution,
For example, a PC connected by a phone line to a server. the greater the level of detail. Resolution can be specified as
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A protocol (set the number of pixel-columns (width) by the number of
of communication rules) that allows corporations to extend pixel-rows (height), e.g. 320x240.
their own corporate network through private "tunnels" over Alternatively, the total number of pixels (usually in
the public Internet. In this way a corporation can effectively megapixels) in the image can be used. In analog systems it
use a WAN (Wide Area Network) as a large single LAN is also common to use other format designations, such as
(Local Area Network). This kind of interconnection is known CIF, QCIF, 4CIF, etc.
as a virtual private network (VPN).
RS-232 - A long-established standard that describes the
Pre/post alarm images - The images from immediately physical interface and protocol for low-speed serial data
before and after an alarm. These images are stored in a communication between devices. This is the interface that
buffer for later retrieval. e.g. a computer uses to talk to and exchange data with a
Progressive scan - Progressive scan, as opposed to modem and other serial devices.
interlaced video, scans the entire picture, line by line every RS-422 - A serial data communication protocol that
sixteenth of a second. In other words, captured images are specifies 4-wire, full-duplex, differential line, multi-drop
not split into separate fields as in interlaced scanning. communications. It provides balanced data transmission
Computer monitors do not need interlace to show the with unidirectional/non-reversible, terminated or
picture on the screen, but instead show them progressively, non-terminated transmission lines. RS-422 does not allow
on one line at a time in perfect order i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 multiple drivers, only multiple receivers. Maximum
etc., so there is virtually no "flickering" effect. In a recommended range is 4,000 feet (1200 meters). Maximum
surveillance application, this can be critical when viewing recommended baud rate is 10Mbit/s.
detail within a moving image, such as a person running. A RS-485 - An upgraded version of RS-422 that supports up
high-quality monitor is required to get the best from to 32 devices on the same connection. RS-485 is an
progressive scan. See also Interlacing. electrical specification of a two-wire, half-duplex,
multipoint serial connection. It enables the configuration of monitoring of network-attached devices for any conditions
inexpensive local networks and multidrop communications that warrant administrative attention.
links. It offers high data transmission speeds (up to Sockets - Sockets are a method for communication between
10Mbit/s), and as it uses a differential balanced line over
a client program and a server program over a network. A
twisted pair (like RS-422), it can span relatively large
socket is defined as "the endpoint in a connection." Sockets
distances (4000 feet or 1200 meters). RS-485 only specifies are created and used with a set of programming requests or
the electrical characteristics of the driver and the receiver. It
"function calls" sometimes called the sockets application
does not specify or recommend any data protocol.
programming interface (API).
Router - A device that determines the next network point to
SSL/TSL
which a packet should be forwarded on its way to its final
(Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security) - These
destination. A router creates and/or maintains a special two protocols (SSL is succeeded by TSL) are cryptographic
routing table that stores information on how best to reach
protocols that provide secure communication on a network.
certain destinations. A router is sometimes included as part
SSL is commonly used over HTTP to form HTTPS, as used
of a network switch. See also Switch. e.g. on the Internet for electronic financial transactions. SSL
Security surveillance - Network video's advanced uses public key certificates to verify the identity of the
functionality makes it highly suited to the applications server.
involved in security surveillance. The flexibility of digital
Subnet & subnet mask - A subnet is an identifiably
technology enhances security personnel's ability to protect
separate part of an organization's network. Typically, a
people, property and assets. Such systems are therefore an subnet may represent all the machines at one geographic
especially attractive option for companies currently using
location, in one building, or on the same local area network
CCTV.
(LAN). Having an organization's network divided into
Server - In general, a server is a computer program tha subnets allows it to be connected to the Internet with a
provides services to other computer programs in the same or single shared network address.
other computers. A computer running a server program is The subnet mask is the part of the IP address that tells a
also frequently referred to as a server. In practice, the server
network router how to find the subnet that the data packet
may contain any number of server and client programs. A
should be delivered to. Using a subnet mask saves the router
web server is the computer program that supplies the having to handle the entire 32-bit IP address; it simply
requested HTML pages or files to the client (web browser).
looks at the bits selected by the mask.
Sharpness - This is the control of fine detail within a Switch - A network device that connects network segments
picture. This feature was originally introduced into color TV
together, and which selects a path for sending a unit of data
sets that used notch filter decoders. This filter took away all
to its next destination. In general, a switch is a simpler and
high frequency detail in the black and white region of the faster mechanism than a router, which requires knowledge
picture. The sharpness control attempted to put some of that
about the network and how to determine the route. Some
detail back in the picture. Sharpness controls are mostly
switches include the router function. See also Router.
superfluous in today's high-end TVs. The only logical
requirement for it nowadays is on a VHS machine. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - TCP is used along
with the Internet Protocol (IP) to transmit data as packets
Simplex - In simplex operation, a network cable or between computers over the network. While IP takes care of
communications channel can only send information in one
the actual packet delivery, TCP keeps track of the individual
direction. See also Full-duplex.
packets that the communication (e.g. requested a web page
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - Used for sending file) is divided into, and, when all packets have arrived at
and receiving e-mail. However, as it is "simple," it is limited their destination, it reassembles them to re-form the
in its ability to queue messages at the receiving end, and is complete file.
usually used with one of two other protocols, POP3 or TCP is a connection-oriented protocol, which means that a
IMAP. These other protocols allow the user to save messages
connection is established between the two end-points and is
in a server mailbox and download them periodically from
maintained until the data has been successfully exchanged
the server. between the communicating applications.
SMTP authentication - An extension of SMTP, where the
Telnet - Telnet is a simple method with which to access
client is required to log into the mail server before or during another network device, e.g. a computer. The HTTP protocol
the sending of email. It can be used to allow legitimate users
and the FTP protocols allow you to request specific files
to send email while denying the service to unauthorized
from remote computers, but do not allow you logon as a
users, such as spammers. user of that computer. With Telnet, you log on as a regular
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - SNMP user with whatever privileges you may have been granted
forms part of the Internet Protocol suite, as defined by the for specific applications and data residing on that computer.
Internet Engineering Task Force. The protocol can support
Time-lapse recorder - This type of video recorder is VMD (Video Motion Detection) - Video Motion detection
commonly used in the security industry and has the ability defines activity (motion) in a monitored scene by analyzing
to record up to one week of video on a single tape. The most image data and differences in series of images. This
commonly used timing is the 24-hour mode. Having to detection can, for example, be used to trigger an alarm
change tapes only once a day and retaining large amounts event in a network camera and start the upload of images
of information are perceived as key advantages in using this from the camera.
particular mode of recording.
Video switcher - An analog video switcher sequentially
TVL (TV Lines) - A method of defining resolutions in displays full screen images, from one camera after another,
analog video. typically at 3-5 seconds intervals. Other camera sources are
UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - UDP is a communications not recorded while the image source from one camera is
displayed on screen.
protocol that offers limited service for exchanging data in a
network that uses the Internet Protocol (IP). UDP is an VPN (Virtual Private Network) - This creates a secure
alternative to the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). The "tunnel" between the points within the VPN. Only devices
advantage of UDP is that it is not required to deliver all data with the correct "key" will be able to work within the VPN.
and may drop network packets when there is e.g. network The VPN network can be within a company LAN (Local Area
congestion. This is suitable for live video, as there is no Network), but different sites can also be connected over the
point in re-transmitting old information that will not be Internet in a secure way. One common use for VPN is for
displayed anyway. connecting a remote computer to the corporate network, via
e.g. a direct phone line or via the Internet.
Unicast - Communication between a single sender and a
single receiver over a network. A new connection is WAN (Wide-Area-Network) - Similar to a LAN, but on a
established for each new user. See also Multicast. larger geographical scale.
UPnPTM - A set of computer network protocols that allows W-LAN (Wireless LAN) - A wireless LAN is a wireless local
the automatic peer-to-peer detection of devices on the area network that uses radio waves as its carrier: where the
network. UPnP is promoted by the UPnP Forum. network connections for end-users are wireless. The main
URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - An "address" on the network structure usually uses cables.
network. Web camera (Webcam) - A camera that requires a constant
USB (Universal Serial Bus) - A plug-and-play interface connection (via e.g. USB) to a PC for its operation. See also
Network camera.
between a computer and peripheral devices (scanners,
printers etc) Web server - A program that allows web browsers to
retrieve files from computers connected to the Internet. The
Varifocal lens - A lens that provides a wide range of focal
Web server listens for requests from browsers and upon
lengths, as opposed to a lens with a fixed focal length,
which only provides one. receiving a request for a file sends it back to the browser.
The primary function of a Web server is to serve pages to
Video camera - See Network camera and CCTV video other remote computers.
camera.
WEP (Wireless Equivalent Privacy) - A wireless security
Video decoder - A network video decoder converts digital protocol, specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard, which is
video and audio streams back into analog signals, which designed to provide a wireless local area network (WLAN)
can then be displayed on standard TV sets, analog monitors with a level of security and privacy comparable to that
and video switches. usually expected of a wired LAN. Security is at two different
Video encoder (video server) - A video encoder/server levels; 40-bit and 128-bit encryption. The higher the bit
digitizes analog video signals and sends digital images number, the more secure the encryption.
directly over an IP network, such as a LAN, intranet or the WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) - Part of the
Internet. In effect, it turns an analog video system into a Microsoft Windows NT Server, WINS manages the
network video system and enables users to view live images association of workstation names and locations with IP
using a web browser or application software on any local or addresses, without the user or administrator having to be
remote computer on a network. involved in each configuration change.
Video management software - Video management software WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key) -
supplies the means for monitoring, analyzing and recording This wireless encryption method uses a pre-shared key (PSK)
network video. In its simplest form, it offers live viewing, for key management. Keys can usually be entered as manual
storage and retrieval of video sequences. Advanced hex values, as hexadecimal characters, or as a Passphrase.
applications may also provide support for recording of live WPA-PSK provides a greater degree of security than WEP.
video from multiple devices, different recording modes,
Zoom lens - A zoom lens can be moved (zoomed) to enlarge
search functions, remote access via a web browser, control
of PTZ devices, etc. the view of an object to show more detail.
40 AXIS 206 - Index
Index L
Layout 15
Link-Local Address 20
A Live View 10, 12
Action Buttons 17 Live View Config 15
Administrator 12 Logs & Reports 24
AMC 8
AMC Viewer Toolbar 10 M
AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service 19 Motion JPEG 11
AXIS Media Control 12
Axis Support 27 N
NAT traversal 9, 21
B Network Connector 6
Backup 23 Network Settings 19
Bonjour 8 Network Traffic 22
NTP Configuration 20
C NTP Server 18
Camera Settings 14
Configuration 12 O
Control Button 6, 25 Output Buttons 17
Customize 16 Overlay Settings 13
Own Home Page 16
D Own Web Files 16
Date & Time 18
Default Viewer 17 P
DNS Configuration 20 Ports & Devices 23
DNS Server 20 Power Connector 6
Domain Name 20 Product ID 6
E R
Emergency Recovery 27 Recovery 27
Resolutions 30
F Restore 23, 24
Factory Default Settings 25
Firmware 26 S
Frame Rate 14 Security 18
Serial Number 6
H Server Time 18
Host Name 20 Services 19
HTML Examples 17 Setup 12
HTTP 20, 21 SMTP 23
Snapshot button 10
Support 24
AXIS 206 - Index 41
System Options 18 Uploading web files 16

UPnP 20, 23
T Users 18
TCP/IP Settings 19
Time Mode 18 V
Troubleshooting 26 Video and Image settings 13
Video Stream 14
U View Full Screen 10
Upgrade Server 23 View Size 10

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AXIS 206 Network Camera - User’s Manual

UPnP™ is a certification mark of the UPnP™ Implementers Corporation.

Power Connector - For connection of the PS-L power adapter (included).

Accessing the Camera

Access from a browser

Setting the Password

Accessing the camera from the Internet

The Live View Page

Accessing the Setup tools

AXIS Media Control

Video and Image settings

Live View Config

Customizing the default page

Upload Own Web Files

Own Home Page

User Settings - check the relevant checkboxes to enable:

Date & Time

Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings

Network - Advanced TCP/IP Settings

NAT traversal (port mapping)

QoS (Quality of service)

Resetting to the Factory Default Settings

Checking the Firmware

Upgrading the Firmware

Emergency Recovery Procedure

Windows - From a command/DOS prompt, type the following:

Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions

For other operating systems and browsers, see www.axis.com/techsup

Ethernet connection via twisted pair cable (CAT-5, CAT-6).

Glossary AVI (Audio Video Interleave) - A video format that

System Options 18 Uploading web files 16

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