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4. Enter the password as set in step 2 above, and click OK. If the password is lost, the AXIS
206/206M 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 206/206M is displayed, with links to the Setup tools that
enable you to customize the camera to your specific needs.
Accessing the AXIS 206/206M from the Internet
Once installed, your AXIS 206/206M is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the camera from the Internet
you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic. For security reasons this is usually done on
a specific port. Please refer to the documentation for your broadband router for further instructions.
For more information, please visit the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service at www.axiscam.net or, for Technical notes
on this and other topics, visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup
Resetting to the Factory Default Settings
This will reset all parameters, including the IP address, to the Factory Default settings:
1. Disconnect the power cable.
2. Press and hold the Control button (rear panel) and reconnect the power cable.
3. Keep the button pressed until the Status Indicator displays yellow (this may take up to 15
seconds), then release the button.
4. When the Status indicator displays green (which can take up to 1 minute) the camera is
reset to the factory default settings.
5. Re-install the AXIS 206/206M using one of the methods described in this document.
AXIS 206/206M Quick Installation Guide
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.