Symptom

When using the original Ponemah video implementation (PNM-110-VIDEO) or Dataquest ART for video collection, a configured Axis M1145-L will be unable to be detected or viewed by the software. 

Resolution

In order to record video from an Axis M1145-L camera, please perform the following steps:

Note: it is assumed the camera can be seen on the network and it's IP address can be obtained.

1. Update the camera settings to not allow encrypted passwords.
1. Select Windows Start menu | Computer
2. Select the Network folder from the list view on the left.
3. Locate the camera under the Other Devices category header.
   Note: If the camera cannot be found, try using the Axis Camera Management Client provided with the camera.
4. Double-click the camera to launch its web browser interface.
5. Enter the camera's username (default: root) and password (default: root), then click Log In.
   
   
   
   
6. Select the Setup link from the upper right corner of the webpage.
   
   
   
   
7. Under the Basic Setup header in list view on the left, select Users.
   
   
   
   
8. Change the HTTP/RSTP Password Settings from the default Encrypted & unencrypted to Unencrypted only.
   
   
   
   
   
9. Click Save and exit the browser.
   
   
2. Configure the camera in Dataquest or Ponemah.
1. Enter a Camera Name.
2. Select Axis Video Server is selected as the Camera Type.
3. Select 1 from the drop down.
4. Enable the Camera Log In and enter the User Name and Password.
5. Enter the IP Address of the camera.