Add Axis cameras and encoders

Overview

BRNKL supports video feeds from most Axis IP cameras, but the following models are officially supported:

• Axis M2035-LE

• Axis M4317-PLVE

• Axis M4318-PLVE

• Axis P7304 Video Encoder

Install camera

1. Mount the camera according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Connect the camera to the vessel’s IP network.

3. Ensure the camera is powered on during configuration.

Prepare Axis camera

Find camera IP address

1. Open BRNKL Device Manager → Settings > Cameras.

2. Click + Add Camera.

3. From Available Cameras, find the Axis camera and make note of its IP address.

Configure camera

1. On a device connected to the same network as the camera, open a browser and enter the camera’s IP address.

2. On the camera Welcome page:

   • If previously set up → log in using root or another account.

   • If prompted → create a password for the default root account and record it.

Create an ONVIF user

1. In the camera’s web interface, go to Settings > System > ONVIF.

   

2. Under ONVIF users, click + to add a user.

3. Enter the following:

   • Username: root

   • Password: (same as the root login password)

   • User group: Administrator

9. Save the settings.

Assign a static IP address

1. Go to the camera’s network settings.

2. Set the IP address to the same one currently assigned via DHCP.

3. Set Gateway Address to the IP of the MFD or Router that BRNKL is connected to.

4. Save and apply the settings.

Add camera to BRNKL Device Manager

1. Open BRNKL Device Manager → Settings > Cameras.

2. Click + Add Camera.

3. From Available Cameras, select the Axis camera.

4. Enter credentials:

   • Username: root

   • Password: (root account password)

5. Enter a descriptive name for the camera (e.g., Engine Room).

6. Click Add.

Add additional views

Some Axis devices support multiple camera views, such as the M4317-PLVE and M4318-PLVE. These cameras support up to 11 different camera views. These can be accessed by updating the RTSP URL to specify the desired profile.

RTSP Format

rtsp://<username>:<password>@<ip>/axis-media/media.amp?camera=<number>

Available Camera View Numbers

Update the camera=<number> parameter in the RTSP URL to select the desired stream.

Axis cameras

Axis encoders