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Axis P3717-PLE User Manual

Axis P3717-PLE
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Axis P3717-PLE Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeIP security camera
Placement supported-
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Ethernet LANYes
Form factorBox
Mounting typeWall
Product colorBlack, White
Total megapixels- MP
Maximum resolution- pixels
Minimum illumination- lx
Sensor typeCMOS
Number of cameras1

Summary

Get started

Find the device on the network

Instructions for locating Axis devices on the network using utility software.

Open the device's webpage

Steps to access the device's web interface via IP address or hostname.

Set a new password for the root account

Guide to setting a secure root password for initial login.

Get started

Secure passwords

Recommendations for creating and managing strong, secure passwords.

Webpage overview

Introduces the device interface with a video overview.

Installation

Installation process

Introduces the installation process with a video guide.

Configure your device

Adjust the image

Instructions for optimizing IR illumination and image settings for low-light.

Night mode for low-light conditions

How to configure automatic night mode for improved low-light image quality.

Reduce noise in low-light conditions

Settings to minimize noise in images captured in low light.

Configure your device

Handle scenes with strong backlight

Using Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) to improve visibility in high-contrast scenes.

Monitor long and narrow areas

Using corridor format for better field of view in specific environments.

Configure your device

Hide parts of the image with privacy masks

How to create and configure privacy masks to obscure specific image areas.

Show an image overlay

Adding text or images as overlays onto the video stream.

Configure your device

Set up rules for events

Creating rules to automate device actions based on specific conditions.

Record video on object detection

Example of setting up rules for pre-buffered video recording upon object detection.

Tampering detection for email alerts

Configuring tampering detection to send email alerts when the lens is obscured.

Configure your device

Configure event recipients

Adding email recipients for event notifications.

Create email notification rules

Steps to create a rule for sending email notifications on tampering detection.

The device interface

Interface overview and navigation

Overview of the device's web interface elements and navigation.

Status and device information

Information about NTP synchronization and device status.

Video stream controls

Controls for playing, freezing, and taking snapshots of the live video stream.

The device interface

Device controls and settings

IR illumination, heater, recording, storage, and other interface controls.

Installation settings

Settings related to capture mode, mounting position, and power line frequency.

The device interface

Image orientation and zoom/focus

Adjusting image orientation, zoom level, and focus, including autofocus.

Image appearance adjustments

Adjusting saturation, contrast, brightness, and sharpness of the image.

The device interface

Wide dynamic range (WDR)

Using WDR to improve visibility in high-contrast scenes.

White balance configuration

Configuring automatic and manual white balance for natural color reproduction.

The device interface

IR-cut filter and IR light settings

Configuring the IR-cut filter for day/night modes and illumination.

Exposure settings and zones

Configuring exposure modes, including automatic, flicker-free, and manual.

The device interface

Exposure zone definitions

Details on automatic, center, full, upper, lower, left, right, spot, and custom exposure zones.

Max shutter, gain, and blur-noise trade-off

Adjusting max shutter, gain, and blur-noise for optimal image quality.

Aperture and exposure level controls

Manually adjusting aperture size and overall image exposure level.

Defog function

Enabling defogging to improve image clarity in foggy conditions.

The device interface

Stream settings and H.26x encoding

Configuring resolution, frame rate, compression, and H.26x encoding.

Bitrate control and Zipstream

Using Zipstream and bitrate control for efficient bandwidth reduction.

The device interface

Maximum bitrate and orientation

Setting max bitrate limits and adjusting image orientation.

Overlays and privacy masks

Adding text/image overlays and managing privacy masks on the video stream.

The device interface

Recordings management

Filtering, playing, stopping, deleting, and exporting recordings.

Apps management

Installing, activating licenses, and managing applications on the device.

The device interface

System date and time settings

Synchronizing device date/time with NTP servers or setting manually.

Network configuration (IPv4/IPv6)

Setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, DNS, and hostnames.

The device interface

Access control and certificates

Configuring access protocols (HTTP/HTTPS) and managing certificates.

Cloud connection and proxy settings

Enabling cloud connection and configuring proxy server settings.

Authentication methods

Selecting authentication methods (Basic, Digest, Auto) for proxy servers.

The device interface

SNMP configuration

Setting up Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for remote management.

Security: Certificates management

Managing client/server and CA certificates for device authentication.

The device interface

IEEE 802.1x authentication

Configuring IEEE 802.1x for port-based network access control.

Prevent brute-force attacks

Enabling blocking and configuring parameters to prevent brute-force attacks.

The device interface

IP address filtering

Configuring IP address filters to allow or deny access to the device.

User management and roles

Adding, configuring roles (Admin, Operator, Viewer), and managing users.

Anonymous user access

Allowing anonymous viewers or PTZ operators without login.

The device interface

Event rules configuration

Creating and configuring rules for device actions based on conditions.

Recipients configuration

Setting up recipients for event notifications (e.g., FTP, Email).

The device interface

Recipient types (FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP)

Configuring FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, and SFTP as recipients for event data.

Email recipient configuration

Configuring email recipients, including SMTP server details and encryption.

The device interface

TCP recipient and recipient management

Configuring TCP recipients and managing all configured recipients.

Schedules, pulses, and manual triggers

Creating schedules, pulses, and manual triggers for event rules.

MQTT client configuration

Setting up the device as an MQTT client for IoT integration.

The device interface

MQTT client settings

Configuring client ID, session, keep alive, timeout, and reconnect settings.

MQTT message configurations

Configuring connect messages and Last Will and Testament (LWT) messages.

MQTT publication settings

Configuring MQTT publication options like condition prefix and serial number.

The device interface

MQTT subscription settings

Defining topics to subscribe to and subscription types (stateless/stateful).

Network storage setup and options

Adding and configuring network shares (NAS) for storing recordings.

Storage retention and tools

Configuring retention time and using storage tools (test, format).

The device interface

SD card management and tools

Managing SD cards: unmounting, formatting, encrypting, and using tools.

ONVIF user and media profile setup

Adding ONVIF users and creating media profiles for interoperability.

The device interface

Camera tampering detector

Configuring the detector to identify tampering and trigger alarms.

Logs and reports

Accessing system logs, access logs, and reports for troubleshooting.

The device interface

Device server report and network trace

Viewing server reports and capturing network traces for troubleshooting.

Remote system log (Syslog)

Configuring Syslog for remote logging of system messages.

Plain config (advanced)

Advanced configuration options for experienced users.

Maintenance

Restart and restore settings

Restarting the device and restoring most settings to factory defaults.

Factory default and firmware upgrade

Resetting to factory defaults and upgrading the device firmware.

Firmware rollback and optics calibration

Reverting firmware and resetting optics to factory defaults.

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Remote focus, zoom, and privacy masks

Adjusting focus, zoom remotely and understanding privacy masks.

Overlays and video compression formats

Adding overlays and choosing video compression formats.

Learn more

Stream settings and bitrate control

How stream settings relate and managing bandwidth via bitrate control.

Variable and maximum bitrate (VBR/MBR)

Using Variable Bitrate (VBR) and Maximum Bitrate (MBR) for bandwidth management.

Learn more

Average bitrate (ABR)

Adjusting bitrate over time to meet targets and optimize storage.

Applications (ACAP)

Information on the AXIS Camera Application Platform for third-party apps.

Learn more

Application compatibility notes

Notes on running multiple applications and potential compatibility issues.

Specifications

Product overview diagram

Diagram showing the physical components of the camera with numbered labels.

LED indicators description

Explains the meaning of different colors and states of the status LED.

Specifications

Status LED for focus assistant

LED indications specifically when the Focus Assistant is active.

SD card slot and button functions

SD card support details and functions of control/restart buttons.

Network connector

Details on the network connector (RJ45 with High PoE).

Troubleshooting

Reset to factory default settings

Step-by-step guide to reset the device to factory default settings.

Check firmware version and upgrade

Procedures to check firmware version and upgrade the device firmware.

Troubleshooting

Firmware upgrade issues

Solutions for firmware upgrade failures and post-upgrade problems.

IP address setting problems

Troubleshooting issues related to IP address configuration and conflicts.

Browser access and login issues

Solutions for login issues, IP address changes, and certificate errors.

Troubleshooting

Device accessibility and streaming problems

Troubleshooting external access and streaming issues.

Performance considerations

Factors affecting performance like resolution, compression, and CPU load.

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