Image sensor
| Optical sensor size |
1/4 " |
| Sensor type |
CCD |
Storage
| Internal memory |
32 MB |
| Flash memory |
8 MB |
Camera
| Minimum illumination |
0.75 lx |
System requirements
| Minimum processor |
Pentium III |
Networking
| Supported network protocols |
IP, HTTP, TCP, ICMP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), RTSP, RTP, UDP, IGMP, RTCP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, UPnP, ARP, DNS, DynDNS, SOCKS, NTP |
Other features
| Networking features |
10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet |
Lens system
| Focal length range (f-f) |
3 - 8 mm |
211A Webcam
Professional video with two-way audio over networks
The AXIS 211A Network Camera is a professional network camera that lets remote users see, hear and speak over IP networks. It is suitable for surveillance and remote monitoring applications.
The network camera is an ideal choice for securing offices, shops and other facilities such as schools, university campuses and prisons. The product is supported by the industry's largest base of video management software for video and alarm management.
Power over Ethernet
Technology background
The AXIS 211A reduces cabling requirements and installation costs with its built-in support for audio and Power over Ethernet, enabling power to the camera and two-way audio to be delivered through the same network cable. With a built-in microphone and the ability to connect to external speakers, the AXIS 211A Network Camera enables remote users to not only view, but also listen in on an area and communicate orders or requests to visitors or intruders.
Features
- Superior image quality using progressive scan CCD sensor, which enables moving images to be presented without distortion.
- Varifocal DC-iris lens
- Light sensitivity down to 0.75 lux
- Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) simplifies installation
- Up to 30 frames per second in all resolutions ranging up to 640x480
- Supports simultaneous Motion JPEG and advanced MPEG-4 video streams, allowing systems to be optimized both for image quality and bandwidth efficiency
- Integrated two-way audio support (Built-in or external microphone)
- Built-in video motion detection reduces network load and storage needs by uploading video only when change is detected
- 1 alarm input and 1 output for connecting external devices such as door sensors and relays to activate light or close doors
- Scheduled and triggered event functionality with notification via e-mail, TCP, HTTP, and upload of images via e-mail, FTP & HTTP
- Pre- and post-alarm image buffering: 9 MB (approx. 5 min. of 320x240 resolution video at 4 frames per second)
- Powerful Application Programming Interface (API) for software integration, including AXIS VAPIX and AXIS Media Control SDK
- Capability to insert privacy masking, custom logo or overlay image in the video stream
- Supports up to 20 simultaneous users of which 10 with audio; virtually unlimited number of users if using multicast
- Security: multi-user level password protection for restricted camera access, plus IP address filtering
- Easy installation using the Windows-based AXIS IP Utility software or AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service
