Page 2 - AXIS COMMUNICATIONS
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick User’s Guide 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. Pre...
Page 4 - Contents
4 AXIS 206 Contents About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Product Family Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - AXIS 206 - About this manual; About this manual; The network cameras included in the AXIS 206 product family are:; All models share the following features:; Motion JPEG stream. Multiple resolutions are available.
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 ...
Page 7 - AXIS 206 - Product Family Features; AXIS 206M - Additional Features; supporting the
7 AXIS 206 - Product Family Features AXIS 206M - Additional Features The AXIS 206M Megapixel Network Camera has the following additional features: AXIS 206/206M • 6 different video resolutions available.• Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels. • HDTV (High Definition TV) format available (16:9 forma...
Page 8 - - The AXIS 206/206M connects to the network via a standard RJ45; Serial Number; - This may be required during installation.; Control Button
8 AXIS 206 - Overview AXIS 206/206M Overview AXIS 206/206M Front Focus ring Status indicator (outer ring) Rear panel Lock Network Serial number label connector Power connector Power indicator Control button Network indicator ring Power Cable clip Power Connector - For connection of the PS-H or PS-L ...
Page 9 - - For connection of the supplied USB cable, used for the initial
9 AXIS 206 - Overview AXIS 206W Overview AXIS 206W Status indicator Focus ring Wireless module power indicator Network traffic Wireless module (outer ring) indicator Front Power connector Control button Power Serial number Power cable USB connector indicator label Mountinglock ring Wireless clip mod...
Page 10 - AXIS 206 - LED Indicators; LED Indicators; and Power LED indicators flash as follows:
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: Amber Steady for connection to 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity. Green Steady for connection to 100 Mbit/s ...
Page 11 - Mounting; If required, use the 3 supplied screws to fix the base plate to; indoor use only
10 AXIS 206 - Mounting Mounting 1. If required, use the 3 supplied screws to fix the base plate to 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 ...
Page 12 - Set the IP address; to assign IP addresses, use the; One-Click installation procedure; • Use; AXIS IP Utility; (see page 13) to discover the IP address. This can also be used to set; One-click Installation; The AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service
11 AXIS 206 - Install the AXIS 206/206M Set the IP address The AXIS 206/206M is designed for installation on an Ethernet network. This involves assigning it an IP address, automatically (via e.g. DHCP) or manually. Several methods are available. The one to use depends on how your network is configur...
Page 13 - UPnPTM
12 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 indicato...
Page 14 - Automatic discovery
13 AXIS 206 - Install the AXIS 206/206M AXIS IP Utility AXIS IP Utility 2.0 is a free Windows application that discovers and displays Axis devices AXIS 206/206M (AXIS 206W via wireless connection) Computer on a LAN Hub/Switch Requirements: on your network. The application can also be used to manuall...
Page 15 - Manual Installation with ARP/Ping; same subnet as your computer.; cmd; in the field. Click; OK; Network indicator flashes intermittently.; Enter
14 AXIS 206 - Install the AXIS 206/206M 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,...
Page 16 - Install the AXIS 206W; Set up the wireless connection - Windows
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 cab...
Page 17 - Discover the IP address for the; Obtain IP address via DHCP; The DHCP-assigned address will be displayed in the tool.; Set up the AXIS 206W on other operating systems
16 AXIS 206 - Install the AXIS 206W 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 s...
Page 18 - AXIS 206 - Access the Camera; Access the Camera; Access From a Browser; Technical Specifications, on page 37; Select the language and password; root
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 pa...
Page 19 - The; allow you to customize the camera to your specific needs.; Access from the Internet; For more information, please see
18 AXIS 206 - Access the Camera The Live View page of the AXIS 206 is now displayed, with links to the Setup tools that allow you to customize the camera to your specific needs. Live View - Shows live video from the camera. Setup - Provides all the tools needed to set up the camera to your requireme...
Page 20 - Focusing; To focus the AXIS 206, see the illustration below.
19 AXIS 206 - Focusing Focusing To focus the AXIS 206, see the illustration below. Status Indicator Focus Ring To focus: Open a browser and examine the image. If required, adjust the focus ring until the focus is satisfactory. The focus ring features a raised line. A small dot is located over the to...
Page 21 - AXIS 206 - The Live View Page; The Live View Page
20 AXIS 206 - The Live View Page The Live View Page Depending on whether or not the Live View page has been customized, the buttons described below may or may not be visible. To resize the image, click the View Size buttons: half-size (x 1 /2 ), full-size (x1), x2 or x4. Note that this does not chan...
Page 22 - AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Configuration; Image and Layout Configuration; Supported Web; page is now displayed. Click; to display the
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 f...
Page 23 - Overview of the Setup tools; Basic Configuration; the basic settings the first time the unit is configured.; Live View Config
22 AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Configuration Overview of the Setup tools Basic Configuration The links under Basic Configuration are shortcuts providing a convenient way of making the basic settings the first time the unit is configured. Instructions General Instructions Users See System Options >...
Page 24 - Using the Setup tools; Image Appearance; Technical; Advanced Image Settings
23 AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Configuration Language 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 ...
Page 25 - Live View Config - Layout; Action Buttons
24 AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Configuration Overlay Settings You can include the date and time and text as an overlay in the video image. These overlay items are all included on one line at the top or bottom of the video image. Video Stream Set the video stream time as unlimited, by selecting the U...
Page 26 - Please see the online help; Show viewer toolbar; box to display the AXIS Media Control (AMC) viewer
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 the Show viewer toolbar b...
Page 27 - Customizing the default page; button
26 AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Configuration 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. To use your own home page, check the bo...
Page 28 - Live View Config - HTML Examples
27 AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Configuration Upload Own Web Files Your own web files, background pictures, etc., must first be uploaded to the AXIS 206 in order to be available for selection in the Custom Settings setup dialog. Once uploaded, the files are shown in the drop-down list. 1. Click the B...
Page 29 - AXIS 206 - System Options; System Options; Users
28 AXIS 206 - System Options System Options Users User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described be...
Page 30 - Services; Options for notification of IP address change; - if the IP address for the camera changes,; AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service; - Click this button to register your AXIS
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...
Page 31 - DNS Configuration; Obtain DNS server address via DHCP; Host Name Configuration
30 AXIS 206 - System Options 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 Vie...
Page 33 - not appear unless the network camera is associated with it.
32 AXIS 206 - System Options 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! Status of Wireless Networks This list is the result...
Page 34 - Security; The AXIS 206W supports two security methods:; WEP; - Select Open or Shared Key System Authentication, depending on
33 AXIS 206 - System Options Wireless Settings 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. SSID - This is the name of the wireless network the AXIS 206W is configured for...
Page 35 - LED Settings
34 AXIS 206 - System Options WEP - Key Type - The key types available depend on the access point being used. The following options are available: • Manual - Allows you to manually enter the hex key. • ASCII - In this method the string must be exactly 5 characters for 64-bit WEP and 13 characters for...
Page 36 - Maintenance; Upgrading the Firmware; Support
35 AXIS 206 - System Options Maintenance • Restart - The unit is restarted without changing any of the settings. Use this method if the unit is not behaving as expected. • Restore - The unit is restarted and most current settings are reset to the factory default values. The only settings saved are: ...
Page 37 - Resetting to the Factory Default Settings; web page, or use the; Control button; on the rear of the camera; Using the Control Button; displays amber (this
36 AXIS 206 - System Options Resetting to the Factory Default Settings To reset the AXIS 206 to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page, or use the Control button on the rear of the camera (see the illustration on page 7) as described below: Using th...
Page 38 - AXIS 206 - Technical Specifications; Technical Specifications
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*...
Page 40 - AXIS 206 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting; Checking the Firmware; page; with each new release, before updating the firmware.; Upgrade Server; section, browse to the desired firmware file on your; Upgrade
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 yo...
Page 41 - Emergency Recovery Procedure; AXIS 206 or the AXIS 206M, follow the steps below.; use the; Browse; green or amber on the Network LED.
40 AXIS 206 - Troubleshooting 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 ...
Page 42 - Axis Support; report, the log file and a brief description of the problem.; Server Report; Log file; is available from; Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions
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 > System Options > Support Overview . The server report contains importan...
Page 45 - Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms 44 AXIS 206 - Glossary 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...
Page 47 - Index
46 AXIS 206 - Index 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 conf...
