Live View Axis Install -

Technical Report: Installation and Configuration of Axis Live View 1. Executive Summary Axis Communications network cameras offer a "Live View" function that allows users to view real-time video streams via a web browser, VMS (Video Management Software), or mobile app. This report outlines the standard procedures, network prerequisites, security considerations, and troubleshooting methods for installing and accessing the Axis Live View feature. 2. Prerequisites Before installation, verify the following:

Hardware: Axis network camera, PoE injector (if no PoE switch), CAT5e/CAT6 cable, Router/Switch. Software: AXIS IP Utility (discovery tool), AXIS Device Manager (optional), or a modern web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox – NPAPI plugins like H.264 decoder are no longer required for modern Axis cameras using AXIS Live View API ). Network: DHCP server enabled (or static IP plan), open ports (HTTP 80, HTTPS 443, RTSP 554 if used externally). Credentials: Default username root (no password on first setup – mandatory to create a password upon first login ).

3. Step-by-Step Installation Procedure 3.1 Physical Installation

Mount the Axis camera according to the installation guide. Connect Ethernet cable to camera’s RJ45 port. Connect the other end to a PoE switch (or use a PoE injector + non-PoE switch). Wait 1–2 minutes for the camera to boot (status LED indicator: green steady for operational, amber during boot). live view axis install

3.2 Network Discovery

Method A – AXIS IP Utility:

Download and run AXIS IP Utility (free from Axis website). The utility lists all Axis devices on the local subnet. Note the IP address (e.g., 192.168.0.90 ). Network: DHCP server enabled (or static IP plan),

Method B – Router DHCP list:

Access your router’s admin interface and check connected devices for "Axis" hostname.

3.3 First-Time Web Login (Setting Password) special character). Re-enter password and confirm.

Open a web browser and enter the camera’s IP address: http://<IP-address> . You will be redirected to HTTPS ( https://<IP-address> ). Accept the self-signed certificate warning. The "Set Root Password" page appears. Enter a strong password (min. 8 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, number, special character). Re-enter password and confirm. Click OK or Create . The camera reboots (approx. 30 seconds).

3.4 Accessing Live View After setting the password: