- AXIS User's Manual Network Camera 206
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS
<Product Name> Quick User’s Guide
About this Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of the 
AXIS 206\206M\206W Network Camera, and is applicable 
for software release 4.20. It includes instructions for using 
and managing the product on your network. Previous 
experience of networking will be of use when using this 
product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems 
may also be beneficial, for developing shell scripts and 
applications. Later versions of this document will be posted 
to the Axis Website, as required. See also the product’s 
online help, available via the Web-based interface.
Safety Notices Used In This Manual
Caution! - Indicates a potential hazard that can damage the 
product.
Important! - Indicates a hazard that can seriously impair 
operation.
Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you 
have fully understood the implications.
Intellectual Property Rights
Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to 
technology embodied in the product described in this 
document. In particular, and without limitation, these 
intellectual property rights may include one or more of the 
patents listed at http://www.axis.com/patent.htm and one 
or more additional patents or pending patent applications 
in the US and other countries.
This product contains licensed third-party software. See the 
menu item “About” in the product’s user interface for more 
information.
Legal Considerations
Camera surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary 
from country to country. Check the laws in your local 
region before using this product for surveillance purposes.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio 
or television reception, which can be determined by turning 
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to 
correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different 
circuit to the receiver. Consult your dealer or an 
experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded (STP) 
network cables must be used with this unit to ensure 
compliance with EMC standards. 
USA - This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class B computing device 
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are 
designed to provide reasonable protection against such 
interference when operated in a commercial environment. 
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to 
cause interference, in which case the user at his/her own 
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be 
required to correct the interference. 
Europe -   This digital equipment fulfills the 
requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of 
EN55022/1998, and the requirements for immunity 
according to EN55024/1998 residential, commercial, and 
light industry.
Japan - This is a class B product based on the standard of the 
Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information 
Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or 
television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause 
radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to 
the instruction manual. 
Australia - This electronic device meets the requirements of 
the Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) 
Standard 1998 AS/NZS 3548. 
Equipment Modifications 
This equipment must be installed and used in strict accordance 
with the instructions given in the user documentation. This 
equipment contains no user-serviceable components. 
Unauthorized equipment changes or modifications will 
invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals. 
Radio Transmission Regulatory Information  
(AXIS 206W)
This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy, 
and must be installed and operated while maintaining a 
minimum body-to-camera distance of 3 feet (1 meter). 
Tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE 
USE. This product must be installed and used in strict 
accordance with the instructions given in the user 
documentation. This Axis product complies with the following 
radio frequency and safety standards:
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity. This device complies 
with the requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC with 
essential test suites as per standards 
EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment:
ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment
ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment
USA - Federal Communications Commission FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of 
the device is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Canada - This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry 
Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual. 
Please inform your local Axis office of any inaccuracies or 
omissions. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible 
for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right 
to make changes to the product and manuals without prior 
notice. Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of any 
kind with regard to the material contained within this 
document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties 
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis 
Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for 
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the 
furnishing, performance or use of this material.










