This document includes instructions for installing the AXIS Q7406 on your network. Previous experience of networking will be beneficial when installing the product. Video and audio surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country. Check the laws in your local region before using this product for surveillance purposes. This product includes six (6) H.264 decoder licenses. To purchase further licenses, contact your reseller. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit to the receiver. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with EMC standards.
This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the Axis Q7406 Video Encoder Blade on a network, including hardware mounting in Axis 291 1U or Q7900 racks, connecting power and video inputs, and verifying the installation. It also explains how to assign IP addresses, set the root password, and use Axis IP Utility or Axis Camera Management for configuration.
Additional sections cover legal considerations, electromagnetic compatibility, RoHS and WEEE compliance, as well as safety instructions for battery replacement and handling of the internal CR2032 lithium battery.
| Dimensions | 30 x 130 x 255 mm (excluding connectors) |
|---|---|
| Video inputs | 6 |
| H.264 decoder licenses | 6 |
| Battery type | 3.0 V CR2032 Lithium battery |
| Rack compatibility (291 1U) | Up to 3 blades per rack |
| Rack compatibility (Q7900) | Up to 14 blades per rack |
If a DHCP server is present the device receives an address automatically; otherwise it defaults to 192.168.0.90‑95 per channel, and you can assign a static IP using AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Camera Management.
The Axis Q7406 includes six H.264 decoder licenses.