Get Started; Find The Device On The Network; Open The Device's Web Interface; Create An Administrator Account - Axis M42 Series User Manual

AXIS M4218-LV Dome Camera

Get started

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:
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Other operating systems
If you need more information about recommended browsers, go to axis.com/browser-support.

Open the device's web interface

1. 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.
2. 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 on page 4 .

Create an administrator account

The first time you log in to your device, you must create an administrator account.
1. Enter a username.
2. Enter a password. See Secure passwords on page 4 .
3. Re-enter the password.
4. Click Add user.
Important
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 on page 52.

Secure passwords

Important
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:
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