Axis 205 User manual

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I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E
AXIS 205 Network Camera
Goes anywhere your network goes

AXIS 205 Network Camera Introduction 1
Introduction
Hardware Inventory
The items supplied with the AXIS 205 are listed below. Please contact your dealer if
anything is missing or damaged.
Mounting
To mount on a horizontal surface, place the lock washer between the stand and the camera
and screw the camera onto the stand. Loosen the swivel joint lock ring, angle the camera
as required and gently re-tighten the lock ring. To mount on a wall, first unscrew and
remove the stand extension (see the illustration below.) Angle and fasten the camera as for
surface mounting.
Item Description/type Quantity Notes
Network Camera AXIS 205 Network Camera 1
Power adapter PS-H 1Country-specific. Please ensure the
correct adapter is used.
Printed Materials AXIS 205 Network Camera Installation Guide 1
Axis Warranty 1
Stand Includes extension section and 3 mounting screws. 1Ready assembled.
Lock washer Used between camera and stand. 1
Focus guide (see page 6)
Mounting screw
Network connector
Power connector
Control button
Power indicator
Network indicator
Status indicator
(surrounding the
focus ring)
Focus ring
(see page 6)
Serial number
Surface mounting Wall mounting
Please note that the AXIS 205 is intended for indoor use only.
Furthermore, it must always be positioned so that it is not
exposed to direct sunlight or strong halogen light.

Installation AXIS 205 Network Camera
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Installation
The AXIS 205 is designed for installation on an Ethernet network. This involves assigning
the product an IP address, either via an automated network service (e.g. DHCP) or
manually. The available methods are described below.
For the advanced user!
The Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Service
Axis recommends using the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Service when installing the
AXIS 205. The service provides a one-click procedure that installs the camera and makes it
available on your local network and on the Internet - simply by pressing the control
button on the rear of the camera. The camera receives its own URL (web address), which
can then be used to access it. The camera can be unregistered from the service at any time.
Requirements
To use the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Service the following is required:
• A LAN (Local Area Network), with or without a DHCP server
• An Internet connection that does not require a proxy server for HTTP access.
Please consult your network administrator to check if your network meets the specified
requirements or not. If not, the AXIS 205 must be installed manually. See page 4.
Some connection types, such as PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), require an
Internet sharing device (e.g. a NAT-box) for managing ISP login.
Installation Procedure
Please note that this procedure will send the AXIS 205’s IP address, firmware version,
product type and serial number to the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Service.
1. Connect the AXIS 205 to your local network, using a standard network cable.
2. Connect the power adapter to the camera and connect to the main power supply.
3. Wait for the Status indicator on the front of the camera to show a steady green,
whereupon the camera will have received a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server on
your network. If after 20 seconds the Status indicator remains yellow, the camera’s IP
Upon delivery, the AXIS 205 is set to obtain a dynamic IP address via DHCP. When using a broadband
router (NAT-box) that includes a DHCP server, the camera will receive an IP address when power is
applied. If a dynamic IP address is not obtained, the IP address will default to 192.168.0.90. After power
has been applied, push the control button, wait 20 seconds and a link to your camera will be registered
at the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service. You should then visit www.axiscam.net and follow the
instructions found there. See also the complete installation procedure as described below.

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address has not been set dynamically and will instead default to 192.168.0.90 - which
may be possible to use, depending on your network. Alternatively, set a valid IP
address manually (see page 4) and continue with step 4 below.
4. Now push the control button on the rear panel once. The Status indicator on the front
of the camera will blink green while it connects to the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS
service. When the registration process succeeds, the indicator returns to steady green.
In case of failure, see below.
5. Using an Internet connected PC, you now have 60 minutes to visit www.axiscam.net
where you will be guided through the remainder of the procedure. Please have the
serial number of your product ready and follow the instructions on the screen.
Terms of Service
Axis Communications provides the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Service subject to the
terms and conditions as specified during the registration process. By completing the
registration process and clicking the "I agree" button, you indicate your agreement to be
bound by the terms and conditions of service.
Registration
After registration is complete, your camera will have received its own DNS name, which
can then be used to access it over the Internet. An example of a DNS name is
http://axis123456.axiscam.net/. The numbers 123456 in the example correspond to the last
six digits in the serial number on the product’s label. Click on the DNS name to open a new
window showing the main camera web page.
The registration service web page also shows the other available information about your
AXIS 205, i.e. its public IP address and the private IP address used on your local network.
If the IP address of your PC is on a different IP address segment than the one used for your
camera, it might not be possible to access it, unless it is also accessible from the Internet.
The DNS name provided for your Axis camera is valid for two weeks by default. If you
wish to remove it before this time, select Remove currently registered DNS name. This
option is found in the settings under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Axis Internet
Dynamic DNS Service. To keep the product’s DNS name, please follow the Registration
instructions found on the DNS service’s web pages.
Note: Please note that once your AXIS 205 has been registered at the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Ser-
vice, it will automatically contact the service again every time its IP address changes, regardless
of whether this is due to an automatic change (DHCP) or a manual change. This can be disabled
from the settings under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Ser-
vice. As long as this setting is disabled, the Dynamic DNS service will not be notified if the IP
address for your camera changes, which means the camera will not be accessible via the regis-
tered DNS name.

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What to do if registration fails
If step 4 in the registration process fails, the Status indicator on the front of the camera
will blink red for 10 seconds, after which it returns to steady green. In this case, the camera
was unable to contact the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Service. It may still be possible to
access the camera locally via the default IP address. Otherwise, the IP address must be set
manually, using one of the methods described below. See also the troubleshooting section.
Manual Installation using AXIS IP Utility
Important!
AXIS IP Utility is a software application that quickly and simply installs an Axis device
onto your local network. Download the latest version, free of charge, from www.axis.com
1. Connect the AXIS 205 to your local network using a standard network cable.
2. Connect the power adapter to the camera and plug into the main power supply.
3. Start AXIS IP Utility. The following window appears:
4. In the first field, enter the serial number found on the
AXIS 205’s label (see the illustration below.) This
number always starts with 00408C and is followed
by 6 characters unique to your unit. Enter the
remainder of the number, (e.g. 181000) so that the
whole number reads something like 00408C181000.
5. Enter the IP address for your AXIS 205 and click Set
IP. The utility now prompts you to restart your camera and then displays a message
confirming that the IP address has been set. To view the camera’s home page, click the
button provided. Configure the remaining network parameters from the setup tools.
Manual Installation with ARP and Ping
As an alternative to the AXIS IP Utility, the AXIS 205 can be installed using the ARP and
Ping commands, as described below.
1. Locate the label (see the illustration)
containing the product’s serial number. You
must know this to set the IP address.
2. Connect a network cable to your AXIS 205
and attach it to the network.
3. From a Windows computer on your network, open a Command Prompt and enter the
commands shown below.
Although it may be possible to use the default IP address 192.168.0.90, please consult your network
administrator to obtain a suitable IP address for your network and your particular subnet.
Serial number same as
00408c181000 =
MAC/Ethernet address; e.g.
00-40-8c-18-10-00

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Example:
For Unix/Linux, enter the following: (note that you must be the root user and that the ping
length must be 408.)
Example (for Linux):
Note: In some Unix/Linux systems, the arp command can be located in a directory that is not
on the command path; e.g: /usr/sbin/arp
4. Now connect the power adapter to the camera and plug into your main power supply.
No more than 2 minutes should have elapsed since the ARP command was run. Text
similar to the following is then displayed in the window:
5. Press Ctrl+C to stop Ping. Ensure that the Power Indicator is permanently lit and that
the Network Indicator flashes intermittently. The IP address has now been set. You
should now also set the remaining network parameters from the camera’s setup tools.
Accessing the Camera from a Browser
Open a browser and type in the IP address used to install the camera, as shown in the
example below. This opens the Live View page, which shows live video from the camera,
and provides a link to the setup tools. See the online help for more information.
c:\WINNT>arp -s 192.168.0.125 00-40-8c-18-10-00
c:\WINNT>ping -l 408 -t 192.168.0.125
>arp -s 192.168.0.125 00:40:8c:18:10:00 temp
>ping -s 408 192.168.0.125
c:\WINNT>arp -s 192.168.0.125 00-40-8c-18-10-00
c:\WINNT>ping -l 408 -t 192.168.0.125
Pinging 192.168.0.125 with 408 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Reply from 192.168.0.125: bytes=408 time<10ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.0.125: bytes=408 time<10ms TTL=64

The Factory Default Settings AXIS 205 Network Camera
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The Factory Default Settings
If it becomes necessary to reset your AXIS 205 to the Factory Default settings, this can be
done by clicking the Restore button, found in System Options - Maintenance, or by
pressing the Control button, found on the rear panel of the camera. Follow the instructions
below to reset to the factory default settings using the Control button:
1. Disconnect the power cable from the AXIS 205.
2. Press and hold the Control button and reconnect the power cable.
3. Keep the button pressed until the Status Indicator displays yellow (this may take up to
15 seconds), then release the button. When the Status Indicator displays green (which
can take up to 1 minute) the camera will have been reset to the factory default settings.
Note: Resetting to the factory default settings with the Control button causes all parameters (including
the IP address) to be reset. The camera must then be re-installed. Using the Restore button in the
setup tools will save the IP address, the default router, the subnet mask, the Ethernet/MAC
address and all users and their passwords.
Focusing
Important!
The AXIS 205 may be used indoors only, and must always be positioned where it is not exposed to
direct sunlight or strong halogen light. Exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may cause perma-
nent damage to the CMOS image sensor in the AXIS 205. Damage as a result of exposure to strong light
is not covered by the Axis warranty.
Status Indicator
Focus Ring
Adjust the focus ring until
the raised line is aligned
with the dot above the
lens. The camera should
now be in focus.
To check the focus, open a
browser and examine the
image. If required, adjust
the ring again, until the
focus is satisfactory.
The focus ring features a
raised line.
A small dot is located over the
top of the lens assembly.

AXIS 205 Network Camera Troubleshooting 7
Troubleshooting
This section provides information on how to solve problems you might experience with
your AXIS 205 Network Camera.
Problems, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions
Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actions
The AXIS 205 cannot be
accessed via a browser after
installing with the Axis
Internet Dynamic DNS
service.
Faulty power or network
connection.
Check that the power indicator shows steady green and that the
network indicator LED flashes intermittently, either orange or
green. Check all cables and connections. Try Pinging the camera’s
IP address (see the next page), and/or use the same network cable
to Ping some other known unit on your network.
A proxy server is preventing
communication with the Axis
Internet Dynamic DNS
service, and the camera has
not been correctly registered.
Check with your network administrator if a proxy server is blocking
access. A proxy server should be configured to allow the AXIS 205
to access the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service via HTTP. After
correctly configuring the proxy server, please reinstall the camera
and try again. See also page 4.
The AXIS 205 cannot be
accessed from a browser
after setting the IP address
manually.
The IP address is already in
use by another device.
Disconnect the camera from the network. Run the Ping utility (as
described below) and follow the appropriate recommendations.
The IP address is not located
on the same subnet as the
one for the workstation from
which you are setting the IP
address.
If Ping returns “Destination host unreachable”, the diagnosis is
probably correct. If the IP addresses for the camera and your
workstation are on different subnets, you will not be able to set the
IP address. Please contact your network administrator for advice.
In Windows, you can check the IP address and subnet mask used
for your workstation by typing the following in a Command
prompt: ipconfig /all (Win 2000, Win XP), or winipcfg (other
Windows versions).
Possible problem with your
proxy server.
Try disabling the proxy default in your browser.
Faulty connection. See the first item above.
The AXIS 205 works locally,
but not externally.
Firewall protection Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator.
Default routers required. Check if the default router settings need to be configured.
Subnet mask not specified. Add the subnet mask in the network settings.
After successful registration
at the Axis Internet Dynamic
DNS service, the camera
stops being accessible via its
registered DNS name.
The option for automatically
updating the Axis Dynamic
Server on IP address change
has been disabled, and the IP
address has changed.
Press the control button again to re-register the camera at the
AXIS Dynamic DNS Service. Follow the installation instructions.
This will re-enable automatic updates to the DNS service.
The Power indicator is not
constantly lit.
Faulty or incorrect power
supply.
Verify that you are using the correct Axis power supply.
The Status and Network
indicators flash every 0.5
seconds.
Hardware failure. Contact your Axis reseller.
No image using Refresh
and/or slow updating of
images.
Too many simultaneous
users.
Reduce the maximum number of simultaneous viewers, in System
Options > Users. Alternatively, reduce the frame rate allowed to
each viewer, in Video & Image > Image Settings.
Blurry imgaes. Poor focus. Refocus the camera. See page 6.
Noisy images. Insufficient light. Increase lighting at the point of installation. Camera performance
is best in the range 100-3.000 lux.

Troubleshooting AXIS 205 Network Camera
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Note: If you still have a problem after reading this information, please contact your reseller, or visit the
Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup/
Pinging Your IP Address
By sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply, the Ping utility can
determine whether a specific IP-address is accessible or if there is a conflict.
Follow the instructions below to use Ping to troubleshoot TCP/IP problems on your
network:
1. Start a Command prompt and type ping x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the IP address
used to install the camera.
2. If you receive the reply destination host unreachable, then the camera is not
accessible on your subnet. The unit must be reinstalled, using an unoccupied IP
address that is valid for use on the same subnet as the workstation from which you are
attempting to perform the installation. Please consult your network administrator.
If this does not solve the problem, disconnect the camera from the network and run Ping
again. See the table below for an interpretation of the results.
Note: To start a Windows Command Prompt (also known as a DOS prompt), click the Start button, then
click Run and then type cmd.
Poor quality images. Display properties incorrectly
configured for desktop.
Open the Display Properties in your desktop and configure your
display to show at least 16-bit color.
No images in browser. ActiveX disabled. In Microsoft Internet Explorer, ensure that ActiveX has not been
disabled in the Internet Options menu.
Broad vertical white lines
appear across the image.
Too much light. This can
happen e.g. with sunlight
reflexes.
Exposure to sunlight or strong halogen light will cause serious
damage to the CMOS sensor. Reposition your camera in a more
shaded location.
Note: damage caused to the AXIS 205 by exposure to direct
sunlight or halogen light is not covered by the product warranty.
Ping Reply Interpretation and recommendation
Reply from <IP address>: bytes=32 time<10 ms TTL=64 This IP address is already in use and cannot be used again. Please
obtain a new IP address.
Request timed out This IP address is not used and is available for use with your Axis
camera. If you already installed the unit using this IP address, the
installation may have failed. Reinstall the unit. Also check all cabling.
AXIS 205 Network Camera Installation Guide
Part no: 20862
Revision 1.0
Dated: September 2003
Copyright ©Axis Communications AB, 2003
Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actions