Axis Axis 211 User manual

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AXIS 211M
Network Camera
Installation Guide

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AXIS 211M
Installation Guide
This installation guide provides instructions for installing the AXIS 211M 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. Assign an IP address. See page 6.
5. Set the password. See page 9.
6. Adjust the focus. See page 10.
Package contents
Item Models/variants/notes
Network camera AXIS 211M
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 211M 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 = 44 x 88 x 172mm (1.7" x3.5" x 6.8")
Weight =244g (0.5 lb) (power supply not included)
Power
connector
Network
connector
I/O terminal
connector
DC-Iris control cable
Focus puller
Status indicator &
Internal microphone
Tele/wide puller
Power indicator LED
Network indicator LED
Serial number
Underside
Rear panel
Control button
Audio in Audio out

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Install the hardware
Connect the cables
1. Connect the camera to the network using a shielded network cable.
2. Optionally connect external input/output devices, e.g. alarm devices. See page 12 for
information on the terminal connector pins.
3. 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 12 for information on the
terminal connector pins.
4. Check that the indicator LEDs indicate the correct conditions. See the table on page 13
for further details. Note that some LEDs can be disabled and may be unlit.
!IMPORTANT! - The AXIS 211M 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 211M 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 211M, e.g. in other
operating systems, see page 11.
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 211M.
Automatic discovery
1. Check that the AXIS 211M 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
1. Acquire an unused IP address on the same network segment as your computer.
2. Click the button Assign new IP address using serial number and enter the serial
number and IP address for the AXIS 211M. The serial number is located on the product
label.
3. Click the Assign button and follow the instructions.
4. Click the Home Page button to access the camera’s web pages.
5. 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 211M 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 211M in AXIS Camera Management and click
the Assign IP button.
2. Select Assign the following IP address and enter the IP
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 models
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 211M 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 211M
must be reset to the factory default settings. See page 14.
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 211M 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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Adjust the image and focus
To focus the AXIS 211M 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. From the Focus adjustment page, set the DC-Iris to Enabled and click Save.
Note: The DC-Iris should always be disabled while focusing the camera. This opens the
iris to its maximum, which gives the smallest depth of field and thus the best
conditions for correct focusing. When the focus is set with this method it will
then be maintained in any light conditions.
Accessing the AXIS 211M from the Internet
Once installed, your AXIS 211M is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the
camera from the Internet, network routers must be configured to allow incoming traffic,
which is usually done on a specific port. Please refer to the documentation for your router
for further instructions. For more information on this and other topics, visit the Axis Support
Web at www.axis.com/techsup
Focus puller
Zoom puller
(Tele/wide)