AXIS 211W Network Camera User’s Manual
About this Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 211W Network Camera, and is applicable for firmware release 4.40 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the camera on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems may also be beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis Website, as required.
Support Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your reseller will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response. If you are connected to the Internet, you can: • download user documentation and firmware updates • find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database.
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AXIS 211W Installation Guide Page 3 AXIS 211W Installation Guide This installation guide provides instructions for installing the AXIS 211W Network Camera on your network. For all other aspects of using the product, please see the User’s Manual, available on the CD included in this package, or from www.axis.com/techsup Installation steps Check the package contents against the list below. Hardware overview. See page 4. Install the hardware. See page 5. Set an IP address. See page 6. Set the password.
Page 4 AXIS 211W Installation Guide Hardware overview Antenna Status indicator LED and Internal microphone Tele/wide puller DC-Iris control cable Focus puller Rear panel Underside Network connector Power connector I/O terminal connector Antenna connector Audio in Audio out Serial number Control button Power indicator LED Network indicator LED Wireless indicator LED Dimensions HxWxD = 38 x 88 x180mm (1.5" x 3.5" x 7") Weight =260g (0.
AXIS 211W Installation Guide Page 5 Install the hardware ! IMPORTANT! - The AXIS 211W is designed for indoor and outdoor use. To use the camera outdoors, it must be installed in an approved outdoor housing. Please see www.axis.com for more information on outdoor housings. Connect the cables and antenna ENGLISH ENGLISH 1. For indoor use, attach antenna by screwing it into place. For outdoor use see the outdoor housing instructions. 2. Connect the camera to the network using a shielded network cable.
Page 6 AXIS 211W Installation Guide Assign an IP address To make it accessible on the network, the AXIS 211W must be assigned an IP address. Depending on the number of cameras you wish to install, the recommended method for assigning IP addresses in Windows is either AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Camera Management. Use the method that best suits your purpose. Both of these free applications are available on the Axis Network Video Product CD supplied with this product, or they can be downloaded from www.axis.
AXIS 211W Installation Guide Page 7 AXIS IP Utility - single camera/small installation AXIS IP Utility automatically discovers and displays Axis devices on your network. The application can also be used to manually assign a static IP address. ENGLISH ENGLISH Note that the computer running AXIS IP Utility must be on the same network segment (physical subnet) as the AXIS 211W. Automatic discovery 1. 2. 3. 4. Check that the AXIS 211W is connected to the network and that power has been applied.
Page 8 AXIS 211W Installation Guide AXIS Camera Management - multiple cameras/large installations AXIS Camera Management can automatically find and set IP addresses, show connection status, and manage firmware upgrades for multiple Axis video products. Automatic discovery 1. Check that the camera is connected to the network and that power has been applied. 2. Start AXIS Camera Management. When the AXIS 211W appears in the window, doubleclick it to open the camera’s home page. 3.
AXIS 211W Installation Guide Page 9 Set the password When accessing the AXIS 211W for the first time, the ‘Configure Root Password’ dialog will be displayed. 1. Enter a password and then re-enter it, to confirm the spelling. Click OK. 2. Enter the user name root in the ‘Enter Network Password’ dialog. Note: The default administrator user name root cannot be deleted. 4. If required, click Yes to install AMC (AXIS Media Control), which allows viewing of the video stream in Internet Explorer.
Page 10 AXIS 211W Installation Guide Configure the wireless connection Once the AXIS 211W has been installed on your network, the wireless settings can be configured. These settings should always (i.e. both during installation and at all other times) be configured or changed in the camera first and in the wireless access point secondly. This ensures that the camera is always accessible when making changes.
AXIS 211W Installation Guide Page 11 Note: SSID is sometimes written as ESSID. Network type - Setting this to Master means the camera will attempt to access the network via an access point. The Ad-hoc option allows the camera to connect to other wireless devices, e.g. a laptop with a wireless connection. Security - The AXIS 211W supports two security methods: • • WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (recommended method) WEP The AXIS 211W uses a pre-shared key (PSK) for key management.
Page 12 AXIS 211W Installation Guide Adjust the image and focus To focus the AXIS 211W follow the instructions below. 1. From the Basic Configuration page in the setup tools, open the Focus adjustment page. 2. Set the DC-Iris to Disabled and click Save. 3. Unscrew the zoom puller on the lens by turning it anti-clockwise. Adjust the zoom setting as required. Re-tighten the zoom puller. 4. Unscrew the focus puller on the lens. Adjust the focus as required. Re-tighten the focus puller. 5.
AXIS 211W Installation Guide Page 13 Other methods of setting the IP address The table below shows the other methods available for setting or discovering the IP address. All methods are enabled by default, and all can be disabled. Notes UPnP™ Windows (ME or XP) When enabled on your computer, the camera is automatically detected and added to “My Network Places.” Bonjour MAC OSX (10.4 or later) Applicable to browsers with support for Bonjour. Navigate to the Bonjour bookmark in your browser (e.g.
Page 14 AXIS 211W Installation Guide Unit connectors Antenna connector - Reverse SMA connector for antenna. Network connector - RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Supports Power over Ethernet. Using shielded cables is recommended. Power connector - Mini DC connector. 7 - 20V DC, max 5W. See product label for ± connection. Audio in - 3.5mm input for a mono microphone, or a line-in mono signal (left channel is used from a stereo signal).
AXIS 211W Installation Guide Page 15 Connection diagram AXIS 211W 1 5V max. 100mA o e.g. pushbutton 2o z 3o o LED indicators LED Color Indication Wireless Green Steady for connection to a wireless network. Flashes for network activity. Red Steady for no wireless network connection. Flashes when scanning for wireless networks. Unlit Wired mode. Green Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Page 16 AXIS 211W Installation Guide Resetting to the Factory Default Settings This will reset all parameters, including the IP address, to the Factory Default settings: 1. Disconnect power from the camera. 2. Press and hold the Control button and reconnect power. 3. Keep the Control button pressed until the Status indicator displays amber (this may take up to 15 seconds), then release the button. 4.
AXIS 211W Installation Guide v1.0 Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2007 January 2007 Part No.
