Page 6 AXIS 206/206M Quick Installation Guide
UPnPTM
UPnPTM functionality is enabled by default in the AXIS 206/206M. If also enabled on your
computer (Windows ME or XP), the camera will automatically be detected and a new icon will
be added to “My Network Places.” Click this icon to access the AXIS 206/206M. See page 7 for
instructions on how to set the language and password.
Notes:
AXIS IP Utility
AXIS IP Utility 2.0 is a free
Windows application that discovers
and displays Axis devices on your
network. The application can also
be used to manually set a static IP
address. AXIS IP Utility 2.0 is available on the CD supplied with this package.
Automatic discovery
1. Check that the network and power cables are connected to the AXIS 206/206M.
2. Insert the CD into your computer’s CD drive.
3. Start AXIS IP Utility. When the AXIS 206/206M appears in the window, double-click it to
open its home page.
Set the IP address manually
1. If the AXIS 206/206M does not appear in the window, click the Refresh button to try
again. If the camera still does not appear, you can set the IP address manually. Acquire an
unused IP address on the same subnet as your computer.
2. Click the button “Set IP address using serial number” and enter the serial number (see
page 3) and IP address for the AXIS 206/206M. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note:
• To install the UPnPTM service on your computer, open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select
Add/Remove Programs. Select Add/Remove Windows Components and open the Networking Services
section. Click Details and then select UPnP as the service to add.
• Once the AXIS 206/206M is accessible from your computer, it is then possible to use the One-click
installation method to provide the camera with a DNS name. See the previous page.
After using the AXIS IP Utility, the One-click installation method can be used to obtain a DNS name for the
AXIS 206/206M.
UPnPTM is a certification mark of the UPnPTM Implementers Corporation.
AXIS 206/206M
Computer
on a LAN Hub/Switch
Requirements: