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Finding the device on the network

Finding the device on the network
AXIS IP Utility and AXIS Device Manager are recommended methods for finding Axis devices on the network and assigning them IP
addresses in Windows®. Both applications are free and can be downloaded from axis.com/support
The device can be used with the following browsers:
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Windows
: Chrome
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OS X
: Chrome
Other operating systems: Chrome
If you need more information about recommended browsers, go to axis.com/browser-support

How to access the device from a browser

1. Start a web browser.
2. Enter the IP address or host name of the Axis device in the browser's address field.
To access the device from a Mac computer (OS X), go to Safari, click on Bonjour and select the device from the drop-down
list. To add Bonjour as a browser bookmark, go to Safari > Preferences.
If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility to locate the device on the network. For information about how
to discover and assign an IP address, see the document How to assign an IP address and access your device on the
device page at axis.com.
3. Enter your username and password. If this is the first time the device is accessed, the root password must first be
configured, go to Set a secure password for the root account on page 6 .
4. The device's live view page opens in your browser.

About 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:
Change the default password that comes with each device.
Use a password with at least 8 characters, preferably created by a password generator.
Don't expose the password.
Change the password at a recurring interval, at least once a year.
Set a secure password for the root account
Important
The default administrator username is root. If the password for root is lost, reset the device to factory default settings.
1. Type a password. Follow the instructions about secure passwords. See About secure passwords on page 6 .
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