Installation
The following video shows an example of how you can install an AXIS C6110 Network Paging Console together with an AXIS TC6901 Gooseneck Microphone.
For complete instructions on all installation scenarios as well as important safety information, see the installation guide on axis.com/products/axis-c6110/support.
Get started
Find the device on the network
To find Axis devices on the network and assign them IP addresses in Windows®, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager. Both applications are free and can be downloaded from axis.com/support.
For more information about how to find and assign IP addresses, go to How to assign an IP address and access your device.
Browser support
You can use the device with the following browsers:
ChromeTM | Firefox® | EdgeTM | Safari® | |
Windows® | recommended | recommended | ✓ | |
macOS® | recommended | recommended | ✓ | ✓ |
Linux® | recommended | recommended | ✓ | |
Other operating systems | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓* |
*To use AXIS OS web interface with iOS 15 or iPadOS 15, go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Experimental Features and disable NSURLSession Websocket.
If you need more information about recommended browsers, go to AXIS OS Portal.
Open the device's web interface
Open a browser and type the IP address or host name of the Axis device.
If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to find the device on the network.
Type the username and password. If you access the device for the first time, you must create an administrator account. See Create an administrator account.
For descriptions of all the controls and options in the device’s web interface, see The web interface.
Create an administrator account
The first time you log in to your device, you must create an administrator account.
Enter a username.
Enter a password. See Secure passwords.
Re-enter the password.
Accept the license agreement.
Click Add account.
The device has no default account. If you lose the password for your administrator account, you must reset the device. See Reset to factory default settings.
Secure passwords
Axis devices send the initially set password in clear text over the network. To protect your device after the first login, set up a secure and encrypted HTTPS connection and then change the password.
The device password is the primary protection for your data and services. Axis devices do not impose a password policy as they may be used in various types of installations.
To protect your data we strongly recommend that you:
Use a password with at least 8 characters, preferably created by a password generator.
Don’t expose the password.
Change the password at a recurring interval, at least once a year.
Verify that no one has tampered with the device software
- To make sure that the device has its original AXIS OS, or to take full control of the device after a security attack:
Reset to factory default settings. See Reset to factory default settings.
After the reset, secure boot guarantees the state of the device.
Configure and install the device.
Configure your device
Set up direct SIP (P2P)
Use peer-to-peer when the communication is between a few user agents within the same IP network and there is no need for extra features that a PBX-server could provide. To better understand how P2P works, see Peer-to-peer SIP (P2PSIP).
For more information about setting options, see SIP.
Go to System > SIP > SIP settings and select Enable SIP.
To allow the device to receive incoming calls, select Allow incoming calls.
Under Call handling, set the timeout and duration for the call.
Under Ports, enter the port numbers.
SIP port – The network port used for SIP communication. The signaling traffic through this port is non-encrypted. The default port number is 5060. Enter a different port number if required.
TLS port – The network port used for encrypted SIP communication. The signaling traffic through this port is encrypted with Transport Layer Security (TLS). The default port number is 5061. Enter a different port number if required.
RTP start port – Enter the port used for the first RTP media stream in a SIP call. The default start port for media transport is 4000. Some firewalls might block RTP traffic on certain port numbers. A port number must be between 1024 and 65535.
Under NAT traversal, select the protocols you want to enable for NAT traversal.
- Note
Use NAT traversal when the device is connected to the network from behind a NAT router or a firewall. For more information see NAT traversal.
Under Audio, select at least one audio codec with the desired audio quality for SIP calls. Drag-and-drop to change the priority.
Under Additional, select additional options.
UDP-to-TCP switching – Select to allow calls to switch transport protocols from UDP (User Datagram Protocol) to TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) temporarily. The reason for switching is to avoid fragmentation, and the switch can take place if a request is within 200 bytes of the maximum transmission unit (MTU) or larger than 1300 bytes.
Allow via rewrite – Select to send the local IP address instead of the router's public IP address.
Allow contact rewrite – Select to send the local IP address instead of the router's public IP address.
Register with server every – Set how often you want the device to register with the SIP server for the existing SIP accounts.
DTMF payload type – Changes the default payload type for DTMF.
Click Save.
Set up SIP through a server (PBX)
Use a PBX-server when the communication should be between an infinite number of user agents within and outside the IP network. Additional features could be added to the setup depending on the PBX-provider. To better understand how P2P works, see Private Branch Exchange (PBX).
For more information about setting options, see SIP.
Request the following information from your PBX provider:
User ID
Domain
Password
Authentication ID
Caller ID
Registrar
RTP start port
To add a new account, go to System > SIP > SIP accounts and click + Account.
Enter the details you received from your PBX provider.
Select Registered.
Select a transport mode.
Click Save.
Set up the SIP settings the same way as for peer-to-peer. See Set up direct SIP (P2P) for more information.
Add contacts and recipient devices
To add contacts, open the web interface by entering the IP address of your paging console in a web browser.
Only contacts that are persons will appear in the contacts list on the display of your AXIS C6110 Paging Console.
Devices will not show up in the contacts list, but you can configure a button on the display to target the device directly.
Only SIP devices can be used for two-way communication.
Only VAPIX devices can be used for contact groups.
- Add an individual person or device as a contact:
Go to Contact list > Contacts.
Click Add contact.
Select Device or Person.
Enter name and location.
Select SIP or VAPIX and enter the details.
For information about the options, see Contact list.
Click Save.
- Create a group of VAPIX contacts:
Go to Contact list > Groups.
Click Add contact group and enter the details.
For information about the options, see Contact list.
Click Save.
Configure buttons, folders and pages
To configure buttons and folders, open the web interface by entering the IP address of your paging console in a web browser.
- Create a new button or folder:
Go to the location where you want to add the button or folder.
This will either be on the Home view or inside one of your folders.
Click a white button.
White color indicates that the button has not been configured.
Select if you want to create an action or a folder.
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If you have a view that is located deep down in the folder structure, a good practice is to add a Home button that makes it easy to return to the home view.
Enter the details and click Save.
Edit or delete an existing button or folder:
Click and select Edit or Delete.
Add a new page:
Click Add page.
This will add a page to the same location, i.e. at the Home view or inside the current folder.
If you create many pages, a good practice is to add a Home button that makes it easy to return to the home view.
You can add up to 10 pages per folder.
Change the display settings
To change the display settings, open the web interface by entering the IP address of your paging console in a web browser.
To adjust brightness, timers and presence detection, go to Display settings > Display.
To adjust language and clock settings for the display of your paging console, go to Display > Localization.
For more information about the individual options, see Display settings.
Set up rules for events
You can create rules to make your device perform actions when certain events occur. A rule consists of conditions and actions. The conditions can be used to trigger the actions. For example, the device can play an audio clip according to a schedule or when it receives a call, or send an email if the device changes IP address.
To learn more, check out our guide Get started with rules for events.
Place and receive a call
Place a call
Navigate to the page on the display where the contact is located.
Contacts are indicated by .
To place a call, press the button for the contact.
To mute or unmute your microphone, press the Mute or Unmute button.
To regulate the volume level of your speaker, press the volume button on the left side of the paging console.
To end the call, press the button for Hang up.
Receive a call
When you receive a call, the display shows Incoming call and a ringing signal is heard.
To answer the call, press the Answer button.
To hang up or reject the call, press the Hang up button.
If you have missed a call, is shown at the top right corner of the display. To see who called, press the Call history button.
Page a message
To page a one-way live callout:
Navigate to the page on the display where the target is located.
The target can be an individual person or device, or a group. Targets are indicated by .
Press the button of the target.
Wait for the pre-announcement message to be played, if such message is configured for the target.
Press and hold the push-to-talk button, and speak your message.
When you are done, press Cancel.
Play an announcement
Play a pre-recorded audio file:
Navigate to the page on the display where the announcement is located.
Announcements are indicated by .
Press the button for the announcement.
Connect external equipment
Use an AXIS TC6901 Gooseneck Microphone
The AXIS TC6901 Gooseneck Microphone is an accessory that is sold separately.
For mounting instructions, see the installation guide for AXIS TC6901 Gooseneck Microphone.
To use a gooseneck microphone:
Open the web interface by entering the IP address of your paging console in a web browser.
Go to Device settings.
Set Input type to Balanced microphone.
Use a headset
You can connect a headset to the 3.5 mm audio connector located on the side of the AXIS C6110 Network Paging Console.
You can adjust the volume for the headset using the volume buttons.
If you connect headphones without a microphone, the internal microphone will stay active.
Learn more
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is used to set up, maintain and terminate VoIP calls. You can make calls between two or more parties, called SIP user agents. To make a SIP call you can use, for example, SIP phones, softphones or SIP-enabled Axis devices.
The actual audio or video is exchanged between the SIP user agents with a transport protocol, for example RTP (Real-Time Transport Protocol).
You can make calls on local networks using a peer-to-peer setup, or across networks using a PBX.
Peer-to-peer SIP (P2PSIP)
The most basic type of SIP communication takes place directly between two or more SIP user agents. This is called peer-to-peer SIP (P2PSIP). If it takes place on a local network, all that’s needed are the SIP addresses of the user agents. A typical SIP address in this case would be sip:<local-ip>
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Example
You can set up a SIP-enabled phone to call an audio device on the same network using a peer-to-peer SIP setup.
Private Branch Exchange (PBX)
When you make SIP calls outside your local IP network, a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) can act as a central hub. The main component of a PBX is a SIP server, which is also referred to as a SIP proxy or a registrar. A PBX works like a traditional switchboard, showing the client's current status and allowing for example call transfers, voicemail, and redirections.
The PBX SIP server can be set up as a local entity or offsite. It can be hosted on an intranet or by a third party provider. When you make SIP calls between networks, calls are routed through a set of PBXs, that query the location of the SIP address to be reached.
Each SIP user agent registers with the PBX, and can then reach the others by dialing the correct extension. A typical SIP address in this case would be sip:<user>@<domain>
or sip:<user>@<registrar-ip>
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Example
NAT traversal
Use NAT (Network Address Translation) traversal when the Axis device is located on an private network (LAN) and you want to access it from outside of that network.
The router must support NAT traversal and UPnP®.
Each NAT traversal protocol can be used separately or in different combinations depending on the network environment.
ICE The ICE Interactive Connectivity Establishment) protocol increases the chances of finding the most efficient path to successful communication between peer devices. If you also enable STUN and TURN, you improve the ICE protocol’s chances.
STUN - STUN (Session Traversal Utilities for NAT) is a client-server network protocol that lets the Axis device determine if it is located behind a NAT or firewall, and if so obtain the mapped public IP address and port number allocated for connections to remote hosts. Enter the STUN server address, for example, an IP address.
TURN - TURN (Traversal Using Relays around NAT) is a protocol that lets a device behind a NAT router or firewall receive incoming data from other hosts over TCP or UDP. Enter TURN server address and the login information.
The web interface
To reach the device’s web interface, type the device’s IP address in a web browser.
Support for the features and settings described in this section varies between devices. This icon indicates that the feature or setting is only available in some devices.
Show or hide the main menu. Access the release notes. Access the product help. Change the language. Set light theme or dark theme. The user menu contains:
The context menu contains:
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Status
Locate device
Shows the locate device information, including serial number and IP address.
Locate device: Plays a sound that helps you identify the speaker. For some products, the device will flash a LED. |
Device info
Shows the device information, including AXIS OS version and serial number.
Upgrade AXIS OS: Upgrade the software on your device. Takes you to the Maintenance page where you can do the upgrade. |
Time sync status
Shows NTP synchronization information, including if the device is in sync with an NTP server and the time remaining until the next sync.
NTP settings: View and update the NTP settings. Takes you to the Date and time page where you can change the NTP settings. |
Security
Shows what kind of access to the device that is active, what encryption protocols are in use, and if unsigned apps are allowed. Recommendations to the settings are based on the AXIS OS Hardening Guide.
Hardening guide: Link to AXIS OS Hardening guide where you can learn more about cybersecurity on Axis devices and best practices. |
Connected clients
Shows the number of connections and connected clients.
View details: View and update the list of connected clients. The list shows IP address, protocol, port, state, and PID/process of each connection. |
Ongoing recordings
Shows ongoing recordings and their designated storage space.
Recordings: View ongoing and filtered recordings and their source. For more information, see Recordings Shows the storage space where the recording is saved. |
Communication
Contact list
Contacts
Add contact: Click to add a new contact to the contact list.
The context menu contains: Edit contact: Edit the contact’s properties. Delete contact: Delete the contact. |
Groups
For paging a group of Axis devices using VAPIX.
Add group: Click to create a new group of existing contacts.
The context menu contains: Edit group: Edit the group’s properties. Delete group: Delete the group. |
SIP
Settings
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is used for interactive communication sessions between users. The sessions can include audio and video.
SIP setup assistant: Click to set up and configure SIP step by step. Enable SIP: Check this option to make it possible to initiate and receive SIP calls. Allow incoming calls: Check this option to allow incoming calls from other SIP devices.
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Accounts
All current SIP accounts are listed under SIP accounts. For registered accounts, the colored circle lets you know the status.
The peer to peer (default) account is an automatically created account. You can delete it if you create at least one other account and set that account as default. The default account is always used when a VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API) call is made without specifying which SIP account to call from.
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DTMF
Add sequence: Click to create a new dual-tone multifrequency (DTMF) sequence. To create a rule that is activated by touch-tone, go to Events > Rules. Sequence: Enter the characters to activate the rule. Allowed characters: 0–9, A-D, #, and *. Description: Enter a description of the action to be triggered by the sequence. Accounts: Select the accounts that will use the DTMF sequence. If you choose peer-to-peer, all peer-to-peer accounts will share the same DTMF sequence. |
Protocols Select the protocols to use for each account. All peer-to-peer accounts share the same protocol settings. Use RTP (RFC2833): Turn on to allow dual-tone multifrequency (DTMF) signaling, other tone signals and telephony events in RTP packets. Use SIP INFO (RFC2976): Turn to include the INFO method to the SIP protocol. The INFO method adds optional application layer information, generally related to the session. |
Test call
SIP account: Select which account to make the test call from. SIP address: Enter a SIP address and click to make a test call and verify that the account works. |
Access list
Use access list: Turn on to restrict who can make calls to the device.
Add source: Click to create a new entry in the access list. SIP source: Type the caller ID or SIP server address of the source. |
Multicast controller
User multicast controller: Turn on to activate multicast controller. Audio codec: Select an audio codec. Source: Add a new multicast controller source.
The context menu contains: Edit: Edit the multicast controller source. Delete: Delete the multicast controller source. |
Display
Configuration
Buttons
Click a button to configure it.
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Actions
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Display settings
Display
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Localization
Display language
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Audio
Device settings
Input: Turn on or off audio input. Shows the type of input.
Input type: Select the type of input, for instance, if it’s internal microphone or line. Power type: Select power type for your input. Apply changes: Apply your selection. Echo cancellation: Turn on to remove echoes during two-way communication. Separate gain controls: Turn on to adjust the gain separately for the different input types. Automatic gain control: Turn on to dynamically adapt the gain to changes in the sound. Gain: Use the slider to change the gain. Click the microphone icon to mute or unmute. |
Output: Shows the type of output.
Gain: Use the slider to change the gain. Click the speaker icon to mute or unmute. |
Stream
Encoding: Select the encoding to use for the input source streaming. You can only choose encoding if audio input is turned on. If audio input is turned off, click Enable audio input to turn it on. |
Audio clips
Add clip: Add a new audio clip. You can use .au, .mp3, .opus, .vorbis, .wav files. Play the audio clip. Stop playing the audio clip. The context menu contains:
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Listen and record
Click to listen. Start a continuous recording of the live audio stream. Click again to stop the recording. If a recording is ongoing, it will resume automatically after a reboot. Note You can only listen and record if input is turned on for the device. Go to Audio > Device settings to make sure you turn on input. Shows the configured storage for the device. To configure the storage, you need to be logged in as an administrator. |
Recordings
Ongoing recordings: Show all ongoing recordings on the device. Start a recording on the device. Choose which storage device to save to. Stop a recording on the device. Triggered recordings will end when manually stopped or when the device is shut down. Continuous recordings will continue until manually stopped. Even if the device is shut down, the recording will continue when the device starts up again. |
Play the recording. Stop playing the recording. Show or hide information and options about the recording. Set export range: If you only want to export part of the recording, enter a time span. Note that if you work in a different time zone than the location of the device, the time span is based on the device’s time zone. Encrypt: Select to set a password for exported recordings. It will not be possible to open the exported file without the password. Click to delete a recording. Export: Export the whole or a part of the recording. |
Click to filter the recordings. From: Show recordings done after a certain point in time. To: Show recordings up until a certain point in time. Source: Show recordings based on source. The source refers to the sensor. Event: Show recordings based on events. Storage: Show recordings based on storage type. |
Apps
Add app: Install a new app. Find more apps: Find more apps to install. You will be taken to an overview page of Axis apps. Allow unsigned apps: Turn on to allow installation of unsigned apps. Allow root-privileged apps: Turn on to allow apps with root privileges full access to the device. View the security updates in AXIS OS and ACAP apps. Note The device’s performance might be affected if you run several apps at the same time. Use the switch next to the app name to start or stop the app. Open: Access the app’s settings. The available settings depend on the application. Some applications don’t have any settings. The context menu can contain one or more of the following options:
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System
Time and location
Date and time
The time format depends on the web browser’s language settings.
We recommend you synchronize the device’s date and time with an NTP server.
Synchronization: Select an option for the device’s date and time synchronization.
Time zone: Select which time zone to use. Time will automatically adjust to daylight saving time and standard time.
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Device location
Enter where the device is located. Your video management system can use this information to place the device on a map.
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Network
IPv4
Assign IPv4 automatically: Select to let the network router assign an IP address to the device automatically. We recommend automatic IP (DHCP) for most networks. IP address: Enter a unique IP address for the device. Static IP addresses can be assigned at random within isolated networks, provided that each address is unique. To avoid conflicts, we recommend you contact your network administrator before you assign a static IP address. Subnet mask: Enter the subnet mask to define what addresses are inside the local area network. Any address outside the local area network goes through the router. Router: Enter the IP address of the default router (gateway) used to connect devices that are attached to different networks and network segments. Fallback to static IP address if DHCP isn’t available: Select if you want to add a static IP address to use as fallback if DHCP is unavailable and can’t assign an IP address automatically. Note If DHCP isn’t available and the device uses a static address fallback, the static address is configured with a limited scope. |
IPv6
Assign IPv6 automatically: Select to turn on IPv6 and to let the network router assign an IP address to the device automatically. |
Hostname
Assign hostname automatically: Select to let the network router assign a hostname to the device automatically. Hostname: Enter the hostname manually to use as an alternative way of accessing the device. The server report and system log use the hostname. Allowed characters are A–Z, a–z, 0–9 and -. |
DNS servers
Assign DNS automatically: Select to let the DHCP server assign search domains and DNS server addresses to the device automatically. We recommend automatic DNS (DHCP) for most networks. Search domains: When you use a hostname that is not fully qualified, click Add search domain and enter a domain in which to search for the hostname the device uses. DNS servers: Click Add DNS server and enter the IP address of the DNS server. This provides the translation of hostnames to IP addresses on your network. |
HTTP and HTTPS
HTTPS is a protocol that provides encryption for page requests from users and for the pages returned by the web server. The encrypted exchange of information is governed by the use of an HTTPS certificate, which guarantees the authenticity of the server.
To use HTTPS on the device, you must install an HTTPS certificate. Go to System > Security to create and install certificates.
Allow access through: Select if a user is allowed to connect to the device through the HTTP, HTTPS, or both HTTP and HTTPS protocols. Note If you view encrypted web pages through HTTPS, you might experience a drop in performance, especially when you request a page for the first time. HTTP port: Enter the HTTP port to use. The device allows port 80 or any port in the range 1024-65535. If you are logged in as an administrator, you can also enter any port in the range 1-1023. If you use a port in this range, you get a warning. HTTPS port: Enter the HTTPS port to use. The device allows port 443 or any port in the range 1024-65535. If you are logged in as an administrator, you can also enter any port in the range 1-1023. If you use a port in this range, you get a warning. Certificate: Select a certificate to enable HTTPS for the device. |
Network discovery protocols
Bonjour®: Turn on to allow automatic discovery on the network. Bonjour name: Enter a friendly name to be visible on the network. The default name is the device name and MAC address. UPnP®: Turn on to allow automatic discovery on the network. UPnP name: Enter a friendly name to be visible on the network. The default name is the device name and MAC address. WS-Discovery: Turn on to allow automatic discovery on the network. LLDP and CDP: Turn on to allow automatic discovery on the network. Turning LLDP and CDP off can impact the PoE power negotiation. To resolve any issues with the PoE power negotiation, configure the PoE switch for hardware PoE power negotiation only. |
Global proxies
Http proxy: Specify a global proxy host or IP address according to the allowed format. Https proxy: Specify a global proxy host or IP address according to the allowed format.
Note Restart the device to apply the global proxy settings.
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One-click cloud connection
One-click cloud connection (O3C) together with an O3C service provides easy and secure internet access to live and recorded video from any location. For more information, see axis.com/end-to-end-solutions/hosted-services.
Allow O3C:
Proxy settings: If needed, enter the proxy settings to connect to the proxy server. Host: Enter the proxy server’s address. Port: Enter the port number used for access. Login and Password: If needed, enter username and password for the proxy server. Authentication method:
Owner authentication key (OAK): Click Get key to fetch the owner authentication key. This is only possible if the device is connected to the internet without a firewall or proxy. |
SNMP
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows remote management of network devices.
SNMP: Select the version of SNMP to use.
Note All Axis Video MIB traps are enabled when you turn on SNMP v1 and v2c traps. For more information, see AXIS OS Portal > SNMP.
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Security
Certificates
Certificates are used to authenticate devices on a network. The device supports two types of certificates:
These formats are supported:
Important If you reset the device to factory default, all certificates are deleted. Any pre-installed CA certificates are reinstalled. Add certificate : Click to add a certificate.
The context menu contains:
Secure keystore:
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Network access control and encryption
IEEE 802.1x IEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard for port-based network admission control providing secure authentication of wired and wireless network devices. IEEE 802.1x is based on EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). To access a network protected by IEEE 802.1x, network devices must authenticate themselves. The authentication is performed by an authentication server, typically a RADIUS server (for example, FreeRADIUS and Microsoft Internet Authentication Server). IEEE 802.1AE MACsec IEEE 802.1AE MACsec is an IEEE standard for media access control (MAC) security that defines connectionless data confidentiality and integrity for media access independent protocols. Certificates When configured without a CA certificate, server certificate validation is disabled and the device tries to authenticate itself regardless of what network it is connected to. When using a certificate, in Axis' implementation, the device and the authentication server authenticate themselves with digital certificates using EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol - Transport Layer Security). To allow the device to access a network protected through certificates, you must install a signed client certificate on the device. Authentication method: Select an EAP type used for authentication. Client certificate: Select a client certificate to use IEEE 802.1x. The authentication server uses the certificate to validate the client’s identity. CA certificates: Select CA certificates to validate the authentication server’s identity. When no certificate is selected, the device tries to authenticate itself regardless of what network it is connected to. EAP identity: Enter the user identity associated with the client certificate. EAPOL version: Select the EAPOL version that is used in the network switch. Use IEEE 802.1x: Select to use the IEEE 802.1x protocol. These settings are only available if you use IEEE 802.1x PEAP-MSCHAPv2 as the authentication method:
These settings are only available if you use IEEE 802.1ae MACsec (Static CAK/Pre-Shared Key) as the authentication method:
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Prevent brute-force attacks
Blocking: Turn on to block brute-force attacks. A brute-force attack uses trial-and-error to guess login info or encryption keys. Blocking period: Enter the number of seconds to block a brute-force attack. Blocking conditions: Enter the number of authentication failures allowed per second before the block starts. You can set the number of failures allowed both on page level and device level. |
Firewall
Activate: Turn on the firewall.
To make exceptions to the default policy, you can create rules that allows or denies connections to the device from specific addresses, protocols, and ports.
: Click to create another rule.
Pending rules: An overview of the latest tested rules that you are yet to confirm. Note The rules that have a time limit appear under Active rules until the displayed timer runs out, or until you confirm them. If you don't confirm them, they will appear under Pending rules once the timer runs out, and the firewall will revert to the previously defined settings. If you confirm them, they will replace the current active rules. Confirm rules: Click to activate the pending rules. Active rules: An overview of the rules you are currently running on the device. : Click to delete an active rule. : Click to delete all rules, both pending and active. |
Custom signed AXIS OS certificate
To install test software or other custom software from Axis on the device, you need a custom signed AXIS OS certificate. The certificate verifies that the software is approved by both the device owner and Axis. The software can only run on a specific device which is identified by its unique serial number and chip ID. Only Axis can create custom signed AXIS OS certificates, since Axis holds the key to sign them. Install: Click to install the certificate. You need to install the certificate before you install the software. The context menu contains:
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Accounts
Accounts
Add account: Click to add a new account. You can add up to 100 accounts. Account: Enter a unique account name. New password: Enter a password for the account. Passwords must be 1 to 64 characters long. Only ASCII printable characters (code 32 to 126) are allowed in the password, for example, letters, numbers, punctuation, and some symbols. Repeat password: Enter the same password again. Privileges:
The context menu contains: Update account: Edit the account properties. Delete account: Delete the account. You can’t delete the root account. |
Anonymous access
Allow anonymous viewing: Turn on to allow anyone access the device as a viewer without logging in with an account. Allow anonymous PTZ operating: Turn on to allow anonymous users to pan, tilt, and zoom the image. |
SSH accounts
Add SSH account: Click to add a new SSH account.
Account: Enter a unique account name. New password: Enter a password for the account. Passwords must be 1 to 64 characters long. Only ASCII printable characters (code 32 to 126) are allowed in the password, for example, letters, numbers, punctuation, and some symbols. Repeat password: Enter the same password again. Comment: Enter a comment (optional). The context menu contains: Update SSH account: Edit the account properties. Delete SSH account: Delete the account. You can’t delete the root account. |
OpenID Configuration
If you can't use OpenID to sign in, use the Digest or Basic credentials you used when you configured OpenID to sign in.
Client ID: Enter the OpenID username. Outgoing Proxy: Enter the proxy address for the OpenID connection to use a proxy server. Admin claim: Enter a value for the admin role. Provider URL: Enter the web link for the API endpoint authentication. Format should be https://[insert URL]/.well-known/openid-configuration Operator claim: Enter a value for the operator role. Require claim: Enter the data that should be in the token. Viewer claim: Enter the value for the viewer role. Remote user: Enter a value to identify remote users. This assists to display the current user in the device’s web interface. Scopes: Optional scopes that could be part of the token. Client secret: Enter the OpenID password Save: Click to save the OpenID values. Enable OpenID: Turn on to close current connection and allow device authentication from the provider URL. |
Events
Rules
A rule defines the conditions that triggers the product to perform an action. The list shows all the currently configured rules in the product.
You can create up to 256 action rules.
Add a rule: Create a rule. Name: Enter a name for the rule. Wait between actions: Enter the minimum time (hh:mm:ss) that must pass between rule activations. It is useful if the rule is activated by, for example, day-night mode conditions, to avoid that small light changes during sunrise and sunset activate the rule repeatedly. Condition: Select a condition from the list. A condition must be met for the device to perform an action. If multiple conditions are defined, all of them must be met to trigger the action. For information about specific conditions, see Get started with rules for events. Use this condition as a trigger: Select to make this first condition function only as a starting trigger. It means that once the rule is activated, it remains active for as long as all the other conditions are met, no matter the state of the first condition. If you don’t select this option, the rule will simply be active whenever all the conditions are met. Invert this condition: Select if you want the condition to be the opposite of your selection. Add a condition: Click to add an additional condition. Action: Select an action from the list and enter its required information. For information about specific actions, see Get started with rules for events. |
Your product may have some of the following pre-configured rules: Front-facing LED Activation: LiveStream: When the microphone is turned on and a live stream is received, then the front-facing LED on the audio device will turn green. Front-facing LED Activation: Recording : When the microphone is turned on and a recording is ongoing, then the front-facing LED on the audio device will turn green. Front-facing LED Activation: SIP : When the microphone is turned on and a SIP call is active, then the front-facing LED on the audio device will turn green. You must enable SIP on the audio device before it can trigger this event. Pre-announcement tone: Play tone on incoming call: When a SIP call is made to the audio device, then the device plays a pre-defined audio clip. You must enable SIP for the audio device. For the SIP caller to hear a ring tone while the audio device plays the audio clip, you must configure the SIP account for the device to not answer the call automatically. Pre-announcement tone: Answer call after incoming call-tone: When the audio clip has ended, the incoming SIP-call is answered. You must enable SIP for the audio device. Loud ringer : When a SIP call is made to the audio device, a pre-defined audio clip is played as long as the rule is active. You must enable SIP for the audio device. |
Recipients
You can set up your device to notify recipients about events or send files.
If you set up your device to use FTP or SFTP, don’t change or remove the unique sequence number that’s added to the file names. If you do that, only one image per event can be sent.
The list shows all the recipients currently configured in the product, along with information about their configuration.
You can create up to 20 recipients.
Add a recipient: Click to add a recipient. Name: Enter a name for the recipient. Type: Select from the list:
Test: Click to test the setup. The context menu contains: View recipient: Click to view all the recipient details. Copy recipient: Click to copy a recipient. When you copy, you can make changes to the new recipient. Delete recipient: Click to delete the recipient permanently. |
Schedules
Schedules and pulses can be used as conditions in rules. The list shows all the schedules and pulses currently configured in the product, along with information about their configuration. Add schedule: Click to create a schedule or pulse. |
Manual triggers
You can use the manual trigger to manually trigger a rule. The manual trigger can, for example, be used to validate actions during product installation and configuration. |
MQTT
MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) is a standard messaging protocol for the Internet of Things (IoT). It was designed for simplified IoT integration and is used in a wide variety of industries to connect remote devices with a small code footprint and minimal network bandwidth. The MQTT client in Axis device software can simplify integration of data and events produced in the device to systems which are not video management software (VMS). Set up the device as an MQTT client. MQTT communication is based on two entities, the clients and the broker. The clients can send and receive messages. The broker is responsible for routing messages between clients. You can learn more about MQTT in AXIS OS Portal. |
ALPN
ALPN is a TLS/SSL extension that allows for the selection of an application protocol during the handshake phase of the connection between the client and server. This is used to enable MQTT traffic over the same port that is used for other protocols, such as HTTP. In some cases, there might not be a dedicated port open for MQTT communication. A solution in such cases is to use ALPN to negotiate the use of MQTT as the application protocol on a standard port, allowed by the firewalls. |
MQTT client
Connect: Turn on or off the MQTT client. Status: Shows the current status of the MQTT client. Broker Host: Enter the hostname or IP address of the MQTT server. Protocol: Select which protocol to use. Port: Enter the port number.
ALPN protocol: Enter the ALPN protocol name provided by your MQTT broker provider. This is only applicable with MQTT over SSL and MQTT over WebSocket Secure. Username: Enter the username that the client will use to access the server. Password: Enter a password for the username. Client ID: Enter a client ID. The client identifier is sent to the server when the client connects to it. Clean session: Controls the behavior at connection and disconnection time. When selected, the state information is discarded at connect and disconnect. HTTP proxy: A URL with a maximum length of 255 bytes. You can leave the field empty if you don't want to use an HTTP proxy. HTTPS proxy: A URL with a maximum length of 255 bytes. You can leave the field empty if you don't want to use an HTTPS proxy. Keep alive interval: Enables the client to detect when the server is no longer available without having to wait for the long TCP/IP timeout. Timeout: The time interval in seconds to allow a connect to complete. Default value: 60 Device topic prefix: Used in the default values for the topic in the connect message and LWT message on the MQTT client tab, and in the publication conditions on the MQTT publication tab. Reconnect automatically: Specifies whether the client should reconnect automatically after a disconnect. Connect message Specifies if a message should be sent out when a connection is established. Send message: Turn on to send messages. Use default: Turn off to enter your own default message. Topic: Enter the topic for the default message. Payload: Enter the content for the default message. Retain: Select to keep the state of client on this Topic QoS: Change the QoS layer for the packet flow. Last Will and Testament message The Last Will Testament (LWT) lets a client provide a testament along with its credentials when connecting to the broker. If the client disconnects ungracefully at some point later (maybe because his power source died), it can let the broker deliver a message to other clients. This LWT message has the same form as an ordinary message and gets routed via the same mechanics. Send message: Turn on to send messages. Use default: Turn off to enter your own default message. Topic: Enter the topic for the default message. Payload: Enter the content for the default message. Retain: Select to keep the state of client on this Topic QoS: Change the QoS layer for the packet flow. |
MQTT publication
Use default topic prefix: Select to use the default topic prefix, that is defined in the device topic prefix in the MQTT client tab. Include topic name: Select to include the topic that describes the condition in the MQTT topic. Include topic namespaces: Select to include ONVIF topic namespaces in the MQTT topic. Include serial number: Select to include the device’s serial number in the MQTT payload. Add condition: Click to add a condition. Retain: Defines which MQTT messages are sent as retained.
QoS: Select the desired level for the MQTT publication. |
MQTT subscriptions
Add subscription: Click to add a new MQTT subscription. Subscription filter: Enter the MQTT topic that you want to subscribe to. Use device topic prefix: Add the subscription filter as prefix to the MQTT topic. Subscription type:
QoS: Select the desired level for the MQTT subscription. |
Storage
Network storage
Ignore: Turn on to ignore network storage. Add network storage: Click to add a network share where you can save recordings.
Remove network storage: Click to unmount, unbind, and remove the connection to the network share. This removes all settings for the network share. Unbind: Click to unbind and disconnect the network share. Unmount: Click to unmount the network share. Write protect: Turn on to stop writing to the network share and protect recordings from being removed. You can’t format a write-protected network share. Retention time: Select how long to keep recordings, to limit the amount of old recordings, or to comply with regulations regarding data storage. If the network storage becomes full, old recordings are removed before the selected time period passes. Tools
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Onboard storage
Important Risk of data loss and corrupted recordings. Do not remove the SD card while the device is running. Unmount the SD card before you remove it. Unmount: Click to safely remove the SD card. Write protect: Turn on to stop writing to the SD card and protect recordings from being removed. You can’t format a write-protected SD card. Autoformat: Turn on to automatically format a newly inserted SD card. It formats the file system into ext4. Ignore: Turn on to stop storing recordings on the SD card. When you ignore the SD card, the device no longer recognizes that the card exists. The setting is only available to administrators. Retention time: Select how long to keep recordings to limit the amount of old recordings or comply with data storage regulations. When the SD card is full, it deletes old recordings before their retention time has passed. Tools
Wear trigger: Set a value for the SD card wear level at which you want to trigger an action. The wear level ranges from 0–200%. A new SD card that has never been used has a wear level of 0%. A wear level of 100% indicates that the SD card is close to its expected lifetime. When the wear-level reaches 200%, there is a high risk of the SD card malfunctioning. We recommend setting the wear trigger between 80–90%. This gives you time to download any recordings as well as replace the SD card in time before it potentially wears out. The wear trigger allows you to set up an event and get a notification when the wear level reaches your set value. |
ONVIF
ONVIF accounts
ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is a global interface standard that makes it easier for end-users, integrators, consultants, and manufacturers to take advantage of the possibilities offered by network video technology. ONVIF enables interoperability between different vendor products, increased flexibility, reduced cost and future-proof systems.
When you create an ONVIF account, you automatically enable ONVIF communication. Use the account name and password for all ONVIF communication with the device. For more information see the Axis Developer Community at axis.com.
Add accounts: Click to add a new ONVIF account. Account: Enter a unique account name. New password: Enter a password for the account. Passwords must be 1 to 64 characters long. Only ASCII printable characters (code 32 to 126) are allowed in the password, for example, letters, numbers, punctuation, and some symbols. Repeat password: Enter the same password again. Role:
The context menu contains: Update account: Edit the account properties. Delete account: Delete the account. You can’t delete the root account. |
ONVIF media profiles
An ONVIF media profile consists of a set of configurations that you can use to change media stream settings. You can create new profiles with your own set of configurations or use preconfigured profiles for a quick setup.
Add media profile: Click to add a new ONVIF media profile. Profile name: Add a name for the media profile. Video source: Select the video source for your configuration.
Video encoder: Select the video encoding format for your configuration.
Note Enable audio in the device to get the option to select an audio source and audio encoder configuration. Audio source: Select the audio input source for your configuration.
Audio encoder: Select the audio encoding format for your configuration.
Audio decoder: Select the audio decoding format for your configuration.
Audio output: Select the audio output format for your configuration.
Metadata: Select the metadata to include in your configuration.
PTZ: Select the PTZ settings for your configuration.
Create: Click to save your settings and create the profile. Cancel: Click to cancel the configuration and clear all settings. profile_x: Click on the profile name to open and edit the preconfigured profile. |
Detectors
Audio detection
These settings are available for each audio input. Sound level: Adjust the sound level to a value from 0–100, where 0 is the most sensitive and 100 the least sensitive. Use the activity indicator as a guide when you set the sound level. When you create events, you can use the sound level as a condition. You can choose to trigger an action if the sound level rises above, falls below or passes the set value. |
Shock detection
Shock detector: Turn on to generate an alarm if the device is hit by an object or if it is tampered with. Sensitivity level: Move the slider to adjust the sensitivity level at which the device should generate an alarm. A low value means that the device only generates an alarm if the hit is powerful. A high value means that the device generates an alarm even with mild tampering. |
Accessories
I/O ports
Use digital input to connect external devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit, for example, PIR sensors, door or window contacts, and glass break detectors.
Use digital output to connect external devices such as relays and LEDs. You can activate connected devices through the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface or the web interface.
Port Name: Edit the text to rename the port. Direction: indicates that the port is an input port. indicates that it’s an output port. If the port is configurable, you can click the icons to change between input and output. Normal state: Click for open circuit, and for closed circuit. Current state: Shows the current state of the port. The input or output is activated when the current state is different from the normal state. An input on the device has an open circuit when it’s disconnected or when there is a voltage above 1 V DC. Note During restart, the output circuit is open. When the restart is complete, the circuit goes back to the normal position. If you change any settings on this page, the output circuits go back to their normal positions regardless of any active triggers. Supervised: Turn on to make it possible to detect and trigger actions if someone tampers with the connection to digital I/O devices. In addition to detecting if an input is open or closed, you can also detect if someone has tampered with it (that is, cut or shorted). To supervise the connection requires additional hardware (end-of-line resistors) in the external I/O loop. |
Logs
Reports and logs
Reports
Logs
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Network trace
Important A network trace file might contain sensitive information, for example certificates or passwords. A network trace file can help you troubleshoot problems by recording activity on the network. Trace time: Select the duration of the trace in seconds or minutes, and click Download. |
Remote system log
Syslog is a standard for message logging. It allows separation of the software that generates messages, the system that stores them, and the software that reports and analyzes them. Each message is labeled with a facility code, which indicates the software type generating the message, and assigned a severity level.
Server: Click to add a new server. Host: Enter the hostname or IP address of the server. Format: Select which syslog message format to use.
Protocol: Select the protocol to use:
Port: Edit the port number to use a different port. Severity: Select which messages to send when triggered. CA certificate set: See the current settings or add a certificate. |
Plain config
Plain config is for advanced users with experience of Axis device configuration. Most parameters can be set and edited from this page. |
Maintenance
Restart: Restart the device. This does not affect any of the current settings. Running applications restart automatically. Restore: Return most settings to the factory default values. Afterwards you must reconfigure the device and apps, reinstall any apps that didn’t come preinstalled, and recreate any events and presets. Important The only settings saved after restore are:
Factory default: Return all settings to the factory default values. Afterwards you must reset the IP address to make the device accessible. Note All Axis device software is digitally signed to ensure that you only install verified software on your device. This further increases the overall minimum cybersecurity level of Axis devices. For more information, see the white paper “Axis Edge Vault” at axis.com. AXIS OS upgrade: Upgrade to a new AXIS OS version. New releases can contain improved functionality, bug fixes, and completely new features. We recommend you to always use the latest AXIS OS release. To download the latest release, go to axis.com/support.
AXIS OS rollback: Revert to the previously installed AXIS OS version. |
Specifications
Product overview
LED indicators
Status LED | Indication |
Unlit | Unlit for normal operation. |
Green | Steady for 10 seconds for normal operation after startup completed. |
Amber | Steady during startup. Flashes during device software upgrade or reset to factory default. |
Amber/Red | Flashes if network connection is unavailable or lost. |
Red | Flashes slowly if upgrade failed. |
Red/Green | Flashes fast when Locate device is selected. |
SD card slot
- Risk of damage to SD card. Don’t use sharp tools, metal objects, or excessive force when inserting or removing the SD card. Use your fingers to insert and remove the card.
- Risk of data loss and corrupted recordings. Unmount the SD card from the device’s web interface before removing it. Don’t remove the SD card while the product is running.
For SD card recommendations, see axis.com.
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Buttons
Control button
- The control button is used for:
Calibrating the speaker test. Press and release the control button and a test tone is played.
Resetting the product to factory default settings. See Reset to factory default settings.
Connectors
Network connector
RJ45 Ethernet connector with Power over Ethernet (PoE).
The device shall be connected using a shielded network cable (STP). All cables connecting the device to the network shall be intended for their specific use. Make sure that the network devices are installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. For information about regulatory requirements, see the Installation Guide at www.axis.com.
Audio connector
3.5 mm input/output connector for headset (4-pole TRRS) or headphone (3-pole TRS).
Audio input/output for headset (standard)
1 Tip | 2 Ring | 3 Ring | 4 Sleeve |
Channel 1, unbalanced line, mono | Channel 1, unbalanced line, mono | Ground | Microphone |
Balanced line, “hot” signal | Balanced line, “cold” signal | Ground | Microphone |
Stereo unbalanced line, “left” | Stereo unbalanced line, “right” | Ground | Microphone |
Channel 1, unbalanced line | Channel 2, unbalanced line | Ground | Microphone |
XLR connector
For more information, see Use an AXIS TC6901 Gooseneck Microphone
Pin | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Function | Ground | Balanced Microphone Hot (+) In | Balanced Microphone Cold (-) In |
I/O connector
Use the I/O connector with external devices in combination with, for example, motion detection, event triggering, and alarm notifications. In addition to the 0 V DC reference point and power (12 V DC output), the I/O connector provides the interface to:
- Digital input
- For connecting devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit, for example PIR sensors, door/window contacts, and glass break detectors.
- Digital output
- For connecting external devices such as relays and LEDs. Connected devices can be activated by the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface, through an event or from the device’s web interface.
6-pin terminal block
Function | Pin | Notes | Specifications |
DC ground | 1 | 0 V DC | |
DC output | 2 | Can be used to power auxiliary equipment. Note: This pin can only be used as power out. | 12 V DC Max load = 25 mA |
Digital I/O | 3 | Connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave floating (unconnected) to deactivate. | 0 to max 30 V DC |
Digital I/O | 4 | Internally connected to pin 1 (DC ground) when active, and floating (unconnected) when inactive. If used with an inductive load, e.g., a relay, connect a diode in parallel with the load, to protect against voltage transients. | 0 to max 30 V DC, open drain, 100 mA |
RS485 | 5 | RS485: A+ | |
RS485 | 6 | RS485: B+ |
Troubleshooting
Reset to factory default settings
Reset to factory default should be used with caution. A reset to factory default resets all settings, including the IP address, to the factory default values.
To reset the product to the factory default settings:
Disconnect power from the product.
Press and hold the control button while reconnecting power. See Product overview.
Keep the control button pressed for 10 seconds until the status LED indicator turns amber for the second time.
Release the control button. The process is complete when the status LED indicator turns green. If no DHCP server is available on the network, the device IP address will default to one of the following:
Devices with AXIS OS 12.0 and later: Obtained from the link-local address subnet (169.254.0.0/16)
Devices with AXIS OS 11.11 and earlier: 192.168.0.90/24
Use the installation and management software tools, assign an IP address, set the password, and access the product.
You can also reset parameters to factory default through the device’s web interface. Go to Maintenance > Factory default and click Default.
Contact support
If you need more help, go to axis.com/support.