Axis FA51-B, User Manual, Page: 4 / 24

AXIS FA51-B Main Unit
Get started
Browser support
You can use the device with the following browsers:
Chrome
TM
Firefox
®
Edge
®
Safari
®
Windows
®
recommended
x x
macOS
® recommended
x
Other operating systems
x x
If you need more information about recommended browsers, go to axis.com/browser-support .
Access the device
1. Open a browser and enter 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. Enter the username and password. If you access the device for the first time, you must set the root password. See Set a
new password for the root account on page 4 .
3. The live view page opens in your browser.
Verify that no one has tampered with the firmware
To make sure that the device has its original Axis firmware, or to take full control of the device after a security attack:
1. Reset to factory default settings. See Reset to factory default settings on page 17 .
After the reset, secure boot guarantees the state of the device.
2. Configure and install the device.
Set a new 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.
To watch this video, go to the web version of this document.
www.axis.com/products/online-manual/71903#t10098905
Support tip: Password security confirmation check
1. Type a password. Follow the instructions about secure passwords. See
Secure passwords on page 5
.
2. Retype the password to confirm the spelling.
3. Click Create login . The password has now been configured.
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