AXIS M30 Network Camera SeriesGet startedGet startedFind the device on the networkTo find Axis devices on the network and assign them IP addresses in Windows®, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager. Bothapplications are free and can be downloaded from axis.com/support.For more information about how to find and assign IP addresses, see the document How to assign an IP address and access yourdevice on the device page at axis.com.Browser supportYou can use the device with the following browsers:ChromeTM Firefox® Edge® Safari®Windows® recommended x xmacOS® recommended xOtheroperatingsystems x xIf you need more information about recommended browsers, go to axis.com/browser-support.Access the device1. Open a browser and enter the IP address or host name of the Axis device.If you have a Mac computer (macOS), go to Safari, click Bonjour and select the device from the drop-down list. To addBonjour as a browser bookmark, go to Safari > Preferences.If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to find the device on the network.2. Enter the username and password. If you access the device for the first time, you must set the root password. See Set anew password for the root account on page 4 .3. The live view page opens in your browser.Set a new password for the root accountImportantThe default administrator username is root. If the password for root is lost, reset the device to factory default settings.1. Type a password. Follow the instructions about secure passwords. See Secure passwords on page 4 .2. Retype the password to confirm the spelling.3. Click Create login. The password has now been configured.Secure passwordsImportantAxis devices send the initially set password in clear text over the network. To protect your device after the first login, setup a secure and encrypted HTTPS connection and then change the password.The device password is the primary protection for your data and services. Axis devices do not impose a password policy as theymay be used in various types of installations.To protect your data we strongly recommend that you:4