Page 6 AXIS 206W Quick Installation Guide
Set the language and password
When accessing the AXIS 206W for the first time, the
language can be changed and the “root” password
must be configured.
1. Select the language from the available options, by clicking the appropriate flag.
2. Now enter a password and then re-enter it to confirm the spelling. Click OK.
3. The ‘Enter Network Password’ dialog will appear. Enter the User name: root
Note: The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted.
4. Enter the password as set in step 2 above, and click OK. If the password is lost, the AXIS
206W must be reset to the factory default settings. See below.
5. If required, click Yes to install the AXIS Media Control (AMC). You will need administrator
rights on the computer to do this.
6. The Live View page of the AXIS 206W is displayed, with links to the Setup tools that
enable you to customize the camera to your specific needs.
Live View - Shows live video from the
camera.
Setup - Provides all the tools needed to
set up the camera to your requirements.
Help - Displays online help on all as-
pects of using the camera.