Axis 211W User manual

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AXIS 211W
Network Camera
Installation Guide

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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
1. Check the package contents against the list below.
2. Hardware overview. See page 4.
3. Install the hardware. See page 5.
4. Set an IP address. See page 6.
5. Set the password. See page 9.
6. Configure the wireless connection. See page 10.
7. Adjust the focus. See page 14.
Package contents
Item Models/variants/notes
Network camera AXIS 211W with antenna
PS-K indoor power supply
(country specific)
Europe
UK
Australia
USA/Japan
Argentina
Korea
Terminal block connector 4-pin connector block for connecting external devices to the I/O terminal
connector
Camera stand Supplied with mounting screws
CD AXIS Network Video Product CD, including product documentation, installa-
tion tools and other software
Printed Materials AXIS 211W Installation Guide (this document)
Axis Warranty Document
Important!
This product must be used in
compliance with local laws
and regulations.

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Hardware overview
Dimensions
HxWxD = 38 x 88 x180mm (1.5" x 3.5" x 7")
Weight =260g (0.57 lb) (without antenna)
Network indicator LED
Network
connector
Power indicator LED
Status indicator LED and
Internal microphone
Antenna
Rear panel
Underside
Serial number
Control button
Tele/wide puller
DC-Iris
control cable
I/O terminal
connector
Power connector
Wireless indicator LED
Antenna
connector
Audio out
Audio in
Focus puller

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Install the hardware
Connect the cables and antenna
1. For indoor use, attach the antenna by screwing it into place. For outdoor use see the out-
door housing instructions.
2. Connect the camera to the network using a shielded network cable. This connection is
temporary and allows the camera’s settings to be configured via the wired network
before connecting to the wireless network.
3. Optionally connect external input/output devices, e.g. alarm devices. See page 16 for
information on the terminal connector pins.
4. Optionally connect an active speaker and/or external microphone.
5. Connect power, using one of the methods listed below:
• The supplied power connector.
• PoE (Power over Ethernet). If available, this is automatically detected when the
network cable is connected (see above).
• Connect power via the terminal connector. See page 16 for information on the
terminal connector pins.
6. Check that the indicator LEDs indicate the correct conditions. See the table on page 17
for further details. Note that some LEDs can be disabled and may be unlit.
!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.

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Assign an IP address
Most networks today have a DHCP server that automatically assigns IP addresses to
connected devices. If your network does not have a DHCP server the AXIS 211W will use
192.168.0.90 as the default IP address.
If you would like to assign a static IP address, the recommended method in Windows is
either AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Camera Management. Depending on the number of cameras
you wish to install, 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.com/techsup
Notes:
• If assigning the IP address fails, check that there is no firewall blocking the operation.
• For other methods of assigning or discovering the IP address of the AXIS 211W, e.g. in other
operating systems, see page 15.
Method Recommended for Operating system
AXIS IP Utility See page 7 Single camera
Small installations
Windows
AXIS Camera Management
See page 8
Multiple cameras
Large installations
Installation on a different subnet
Windows 2000
Windows XP Pro
Windows 2003 Server

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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.
Note that the computer running AXIS IP Utility must be on the same network segment
(physical subnet) as the AXIS 211W.
Automatic discovery
1. Check that the AXIS 211W is connected to the network and that power has been applied.
2. Start AXIS IP Utility.
3. When the camera appears in the window, double-click it to open its home page.
4. See page 9 for instructions on how to assign the password.
Assign the IP address manually (optional)
1. Acquire an unused IP address on the same network segment as your computer.
2. Select the AXIS 211W in the list.
3. Click the button Assign new IP address to the selected device and enter the IP
address.
4. Click the Assign button and follow the instructions.
5. Click the Home Page button to access the camera’s web pages.
6. See page 9 for instructions on how to set the password.

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AXIS Camera Management - multiple cameras/large installations
AXIS Camera Management can automatically discover multiple Axis devices, show
connection status, manage firmware upgrades and set IP addresses.
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, double-
click it to open the camera’s home page.
3. See page 9 for instructions on how to set the password.
Assign an IP address in a single device
1. Select AXIS 211W in AXIS Camera Management and
click the Assign IP button.
2. Select Assign the following IP address and enter the IP
address, the subnet mask and default router the device
will use.
3. Click the OK button.
Assign IP addresses in multiple devices
AXIS Camera Management speeds up the process of
assigning IP addresses to multiple devices, by suggesting IP
addresses from a specified range.
1. Select the devices you wish to configure (different mod-
els can be selected) and click the Assign IP button.
2. Select Assign the following IP address range and enter
the range of IP addresses, the subnet mask and default
router the devices will use.
3. Click the OK button.

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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 dialog as
requested.
Note: The default administrator user name root cannot be deleted.
3. Enter the password as set above, and click OK. If the password is lost, the AXIS 211W
must be reset to the factory default settings. See page 18.
4. If required, click Yes to install AMC (AXIS Media Control), which allows viewing of the
video stream in Internet Explorer. You will need administrator rights on the computer to
do this.
The Live View page of the AXIS 211W is displayed, with links to the Setup tools, which
allow you to customize the camera.
Setup - Provides all the tools for configuring
the camera to requirements.
Help - Displays
online help on all
aspects of using
the camera.

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Configure the wireless connection using a network cable
Once the AXIS 211W has been connected to your network, the wireless settings can be
configured. The fastest, most secure method to configure AXIS 211W is using a wired
connection, since it disables the wireless connection and ensures greater secrecy while
entering settings. The AXIS 211W automatically searches for available network connections,
and allows only one of these to be active at a time. Configuring the AXIS 211W using an
unsecured wireless connection is not recommended, since passphrases and keys saved will
be sent in plain text.
Open the wireless settings from Setup > Basic Configuration > Wireless.
Note: For even greater security use HTTPS. Go to Setup > System Options >
Security > HTTPS and refer to the camera’s online help.
Status of Wireless Networks
This list is the result of a network scan. Access points with a disabled SSID Broadcast will
not appear unless the camera is linked to it. The network the AXIS 211W is currently linked
to is shown in blue. A network using unsupported security is shown in grey. The following
information is provided:
•SSID - The name of a wireless network (or ad-hoc device). If the same name occurs
several times this means that several access points for that network were found. The
AXIS 211W cannot be configured to be linked to only one particular access point.
•Mode - An Access Point (Master) or Ad-Hoc device.
• Security - Shows which type of security the network uses. See below for the
supported security types.
•Channel - Shows the wireless channel currently in use.
•Signal strength - Shows the signal strength.
•Bit rate - The current bit rate in Mbit/s. This is only shown for the access point
currently in use.