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Mounting
Wall mounting
1.If required, use the 3 supplied screws to fix the base plate to a flat surface.
2.To use the shorter stand, unscrew the lock ring to release the camera, and remove the extension section.
3.
Important!
Lock ring
The AXIS 206/206M is designed for indoor use only, and must always be positioned where it is not exposed to direct sunlight or strong halogen light, which can cause permanent damage to the camera’s image sen- sor. Damage as a result of exposure to strong light is not covered by the Axis warranty.
Cable Connections
1.Using the
2.Connect the power adapter to the camera.
3.Connect the AXIS 206/206M to the network using a standard
Installation Methods
The AXIS 206/206M is designed for installation on an Ethernet network. This involves assigning it an IP address, automatically (via e.g. DHCP) or manually. Several installation methods are available. The one to use depends on how your network is configured. If unsure of the method to use, please consult your network administrator, or see the documentation for your network.
•If you are using e.g. a home broadband router, you may find it convenient to view the router’s administration pages to discover which IP address has been assigned to your AXIS 206/206M. Please consult the router’s documentation for further information.
•If your network has an Internet connection (with no HTTP proxy) and uses a DHCP server to assign IP addresses, use the
•If your network uses automatic IP addressing (DHCP) and your computer uses the UPnPTM service, the AXIS 206/206M will automatically be detected and displayed on your screen. See page 6 for more information.
•Use the AXIS IP Utility (see page 6) to discover the IP address. This can also be used to set the IP addess manually.
•Set the IP address manually with the ARP/Ping method, as described on page 7.
