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## Cochran Camera Information

December 13th, 2008 | Tags: axis, camera, cochran
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This is for informational purposes only. By understanding how these cameras work and what they are capable of, we can better protect ourselves from their views and argue against their installation. Nothing in this post should be construed as inciting illegal activity. Information is derived completely from public sources.

Ever wondered what that camera is capable of? What it can see? Here are some interesting tidbits:

1. Even if the power goes out, the camera can still record assuming it’s connected to the network and the network is working

2. Allen wrenches (AXIS calls them “keys”) are used to install/de-install it. You can buy them at a hardware store or from axis

3. The default IP address is 192.168.0.90

4. Default administrator name is root

5. There are 4 led indicator lights on the camera. For the network LED, if it’s unlit, there’s no network connection. Flashing means it’s streaming data somewhere. For the status light, green means everything is working. Red means there is a serious error (hardware failure, broken lens, etc.)

6. It has an internal heater

7. It can trigger alarms, send emails, etc. when motion is detected (ie afterhours)

8. It has an infa-red filter for low-light situations

9. Depending on which lens is installed, it can pan 10-22 degrees or 36-75 degrees

10. It can see in color

11. The cover can withstand 2200 lbs of force

I have uploaded some documents to help you understand these cameras. I got these from the Axis website and anybody can go there for more information.

If the school installs more cameras, look here to find out which ones they are

User Manual (everything you could ever want to know about the camera)

How Dynamic DNS/IP settings work on the camera

Specs about the camera, how far it can see, etc

Advertising Brochure for the camera

How to install it in the ceiling

How to install/remove the “tamper-proof” dome casing

General Installation Guide

Axis Camera Home Page

Wonderful little program that shows you cameras on the network, modify their IP addresses, etc. You’ll need a login to get it, but you can just give them fake information:
http://www.axis.com/techsup/software/iputility/index.htm

A little tool to tell you information about the camera network needs:
http://www.axis.com/products/video/design_tool/index.htm

Nice lens calculator ie can they see me:
http://www.axis.com/techsup/cam_servers/lens_calculators/index.htm

View finder:
http://www.axis.com/techsup/cam_servers/lens_calculators/viewfinder/index.htm

How to find the serial number:
http://www.axis.com/techsup/serial.htm

How to connect the power:
http://www.axis.com/techsup/cam_servers/tech_notes/power_instr.htm

Camera Management Page:
http://www.axis.com/products/cam_mgmt_software/index.htm

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