Axis Communications user manual Install the Axis 206W, Set up the wireless connection Windows

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15AXIS 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 cable. Follow the instructions below.

Set up the wireless connection - Windows

1.Connect the power adapter to the camera. Press the power cable into the cable clip on the rear panel. This will help prevent accidental cable disconnection.

2.Connect the USB cable to your computer and then to the camera.

3.Open My Computer or Windows Explorer, and the AXIS 206W should be displayed as a new drive.

The AXIS 206W displays as a drive

4.Click on the drive

for the AXIS 206W to see the files contained in the camera.

5.Click on the file setup.exe. This starts the AXIS Setup Tool, which lets you configure the wireless settings.

6.Enter the name of the network (SSID) to connect to, and optionally enable wireless encryption. See the online help in the setup tool for more information. Note that any settings made here should match those previously made in your wireless access point.

7.Specify the type of IP address to use. See the online help for more information.

8.Click OK, close the AXIS Setup Tool and disconnect the USB cable.

Online Help

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Contents User’s Manual About this Document Trademark Acknowledgments Contents Axis 206 All models share the following features Product Family FeaturesAbout this manual Axis 206M Additional Features Axis 206W Additional FeaturesOverview Axis 206/206M Front Rear panelOverview Axis 206W FrontLED Indicators Axis 206 & Axis 206MInstall the Axis 206/206M MountingOne-click Installation Axis Internet Dynamic DNS ServiceSet the IP address RequirementsUPnP Follow these instructionsAutomatic discovery Axis IP UtilitySet the IP address manually Manual Installation with ARP/Ping Windows SyntaxInstall the Axis 206W Set up the wireless connection WindowsSet up the Axis 206W on other operating systems Discover the IP address for the Axis 206WAccess From a Browser Access the CameraSelect the language and password Access from the Internet Setup System Options Network TCP/IP AdvancedFocusing To focusLive View Image and Layout Configuration Overview of the Setup tools Basic ConfigurationLive View Config Video & ImageImage Settings Using the Setup toolsLanguage Live View Config Layout Overlay SettingsVideo Stream Action ButtonsAMC Axis Media Control Settings Customizing the default Live View Config Html Examples Upload Own Web FilesSelect your own files Own HomeUsers System OptionsDate & Time IP Address Configuration Network Basic TCP/IP SettingsButton Network Advanced TCP/IP Settings DNS ConfigurationNAT traversal port mapping Wireless Settings Axis 206W only Status of Wireless NetworksWireless Settings SecurityLED Settings Smtp emailConfiguration MaintenanceSupport Resetting to the Factory Default Settings Using the Control ButtonTechnical Specifications Supported Web BrowsersApprovals EMC Checking the Firmware TroubleshootingUpgrading the Firmware Emergency Recovery Procedure Recover the Axis 206/AXIS 206MSymptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Axis SupportStatus and Network indicator LEDs are flashing red Browser freezes Glossary of Terms Wired LAN Index Axis 206 IndexUSB cable connector Users Video stream View size Snapshot button 20 SpecificationsPort mapping