Axis A4612 User Manual

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  • Page 1 AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth® Reader User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth® Reader Table of Contents Installation ..........
  • Page 3: Installation

    AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth® Reader Installation Installation The following video shows an example of how you can install an AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth Reader. For complete instructions on all installation scenarios and important safety information, see the installation guide on axis.com/products/axis-a4612/support To watch this video, go to the web version of this document.
  • Page 4: Get Started

    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. The application is free and can be downloaded from axis.com/support. Note The computer running AXIS IP Utility must be on the same network segment (physical subnet) as the Axis device.
  • Page 5: Configure Your Device

    Upgrade the device firmware We recommend that you upgrade the device firmware when you login to the device for the first time. Download the latest version for your device from axis.com/support. To upload the new version: 1. Go to System > Maintenance.
  • Page 6: Upload Ca And User Certificates

    AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth® Reader Configure your device Upload CA and user certificates Note • The certificate ID shouldn’t be longer than 40 characters and should contain only small and capital letters, numbers, and the _ and – characters. • If a certificate with a private RSA key longer than 2048 bits is rejected, the following message displays: “The private key file/password was not accepted by the device!”...
  • Page 7: The Web Interface

    AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth® Reader The web interface The web interface To reach the device’s web interface, type the device’s IP address in a web browser. Note You need to connect the reader in the door controller’s web interface. Consult the door controller’s user manual.
  • Page 8: Customization

    AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth® Reader The web interface Bluetooth The context menu contains: • Module information: Shows the Bluetooth reader name, module type, board type, assembly version, application version, and bootloader version. • Locate: Click to search for connected modules.
  • Page 9 AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth® Reader The web interface DNS settings Always use manual DNS settings: Turn on to set DNS settings manually.Primary DNS: Enter the primary DNS server address for translating domain names to IP addresses. The primary DNS value is 8.8.8.8 after a factory reset.Secondary DNS: Enter the secondary DNS server address, as an alternative when the primary DNS is inaccessible.
  • Page 10 AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth® Reader The web interface Important If you reset the device to factory default, all certificates are deleted. CA certificates: Select a certificate for device identity verification. Upload: Click to upload a CA certificate and enter the certificate ID.Search: Enter a certificate ID to find it in the list of CA certificates.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth® Reader The web interface Network packet capture download With this, you can capture and download incoming and outgoing packets on the device network interface to your computer. Start: Click to start capturing data.Time to capture: Set a duration for the capture.Stop: Click to stop capturing data.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    • Preconfigured and customized settings are saved when you upgrade the device software (provided that the features are available in the new firmware version) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications AB. • Make sure the device remains connected to the power source throughout the upgrade process.
  • Page 13: Technical Issues, Clues, And Solutions

    IP addresses obtained from a DHCP server are dynamic and may change. If the IP address has been changed by DHCP changed, use AXIS IP Utility to locate the device on the network. Identify the device using its model or serial number, or by the DNS name (if the name has been configured).
  • Page 14: Specifications

    AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth® Reader Specifications Specifications Product overview Relay cable Input cable 1 Input cable 2 External power Active output Network connector (PoE) Control button Tamper switch Capacitive touch button 10 Reader indicator stripe Reader indicator stripe Status Indication White Connection and normal operation.
  • Page 15: Buttons

    AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth® Reader Specifications Note To set the backlight and brightness level, see . Buttons Control button The control button is used for: • Resetting the product to factory default settings. See . • Restarting the device. Press the button for less than 1 second to restart the device.
  • Page 16 AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth® Reader Specifications Input cable The input cable is used for connecting to an external input device while enabling good communication between the device control panel and the input device. The device has 2 input connectors, input 1 and input 2 which you can use to connect a door position sensor and REX button.
  • Page 17: Clean Your Device

    AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth® Reader Clean your device Clean your device Note • Harsh chemicals can damage the device. Don’t use chemicals such as window cleaner or acetone to clean your device. • Avoid cleaning in direct sunlight or elevated temperatures, since this can cause stains.
  • Page 18: Trademark Attribution

    Trademark attribution The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Axis Communications AB is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 19 User manual Ver. M1.25 AXIS A4612 Network Bluetooth® Reader Date: October 2024 © Axis Communications AB, 2024 Part no. T10207283...

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