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Discontinued product.
Support expires 2022-11-30.
After this date, please see the product documentation and support pages for self-help resources.
Recommended replacements:
AXIS M2036-LE
For full specifications, check the recommended replacement product datasheet by using the link(s) above.
Firmware
AXIS M2026-LE
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Version 9.80.3.12 - AXIS OS LTS 2020/ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/9_80_3_12/M2026-LE_9_80_3_12.bin - Integrity checksum: e3b1cb67c38c761d9aa800cb3ebca3d2117629dbe58fb4cf43a5c9abedf05b86 Download
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Version 8.40.4.5 - AXIS OS LTS 2018/ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/8_40_4_5/M2026-LE_8_40_4_5.bin - Integrity checksum: 8d8350d91e363e0851495343e0655a5e85c68307c4019085e8b49f97fee737ae Download
Older firmware versions
for AXIS M2026-LE Network Cameranote
We don't support these firmware versions anymore. They may have known bugs and security vulnerabilities that we have corrected in later versions. We recommend that you use the supported firmware.
AXIS M2026-LE
- Version 9.80.3.8 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/9_80_3_8/M2026-LE_9_80_3_8.bin - Integrity checksum: cefe16590c0f11cb1b93825cab76d752c123e7eec1815711541e010bad2eca9e Download
- Version 9.80.3.5 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/9_80_3_5/M2026-LE_9_80_3_5.bin - Integrity checksum: a8b76fe4534b75dd4b80e209a6d388694bf93cb9635cb707a3968a3ebbe12f90 Download
- Version 9.80.3.3 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/9_80_3_3/M2026-LE_9_80_3_3.bin - Integrity checksum: b37e05dbcfc00e59d5c881750c39a738fa21aa5d42ad57dbef4aacbcb4b504da Download
- Version 9.80.3.2 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/9_80_3_2/M2026-LE_9_80_3_2.bin - Integrity checksum: 98761b7497b151e38a09ad00a87ac3e3ef721446773e3b2f2951e617030ae5fe Download
- Version 9.80.3.11 - AXIS OS LTS 2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/9_80_3_11/M2026-LE_9_80_3_11.bin - Integrity checksum: fe2d6a05ab5ebfe830ee803086d6021b9566779d030abd7367a08d329dce5b5a Download
- Version 9.80.3.10 - AXIS OS LTS 2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/9_80_3_10/M2026-LE_9_80_3_10.bin - Integrity checksum: 63f5a55444e36fd9499faf2e72fd3205c85626de2c446b24002e264cffce4952 Download
- Version 9.80.3.1 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/9_80_3_1/M2026-LE_9_80_3_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 66e4d67cc0272aea5699ead8a63d9f83c1c6e0966736646cd0db44d18550ca7e Download
- Version 9.80.2.4 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/9_80_2_4/M2026-LE_9_80_2_4.bin - Integrity checksum: d12dbf32a68c63d5918e01325b66e4577f2ba89a58a1dbc51fac49dd2d50d56b Download
- Version 9.80.2.2 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/9_80_2_2/M2026-LE_9_80_2_2.bin - Integrity checksum: 133d2de4aab393df097aa8b90ecfffc64526a71794b75a289e96aaaef67960b2 Download
- Version 9.70.1.5Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/9_70_1_5/M2026-LE_9_70_1_5.bin - Integrity checksum: 815503f836ffc6444af0d118d5c3b26fe16697f033c7733bde97d2c1b7543276 Download
- Version 9.60.1Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/9_60_1/M2026-LE_9_60_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 9994981ee8f11c792417a97fc2af1eb62a175a31454f3e4c5a14e95f511508e9 Download
- Version 9.50.1Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/9_50_1/M2026-LE_9_50_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 5373c37fcf02b33d479a0db82afd9a6617464bc018eb049976dd04a415eb0bc6 Download
- Version 9.40.1Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/9_40_1/M2026-LE_9_40_1.bin - Integrity checksum: c35a416893c21f0a3f156a54c9f1af1382864703f41ddbe282e7628e5148d81c Download
- Version 8.40.4.4 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/8_40_4_4/M2026-LE_8_40_4_4.bin - Integrity checksum: 864685f8f65db3991e9ea4434f93ede4a5f12f2728e6ea90a750425ebe0e178e Download
- Version 8.40.4.3 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/8_40_4_3/M2026-LE_8_40_4_3.bin - Integrity checksum: ad84dd60f4ea420a706eec8e10768ff42a89e4a607ee5cc4067366612055e7df Download
- Version 8.40.4.2 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/8_40_4_2/M2026-LE_8_40_4_2.bin - Integrity checksum: 22e2f615d29279538f85955dac01f73b007aa42d82c7ae0f71372c25c8cdb3b6 Download
- Version 8.40.4.1 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/8_40_4_1/M2026-LE_8_40_4_1.bin - Integrity checksum: ec67b36e29444d84a1795fd2a3368f2e93844c614f3c33eed2ddb7888a975c52 Download
- Version 8.40.4 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/8_40_4/M2026-LE_8_40_4.bin - Integrity checksum: c7de21439ba73bdd4eee5d999d405563d74dcbce75d21dc95c36a17ae2fba930 Download
- Version 8.40.3.3 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/8_40_3_3/M2026-LE_8_40_3_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 8d052aa21845bcf1aff10611247da238c066bdd8bc3b79b29fc5183326c9c9d9 Download
- Version 8.40.3.2 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/8_40_3_2/M2026-LE_8_40_3_2.bin - Integrity checksum: d7a5577e73e96928227fb792ebec893d4eecd0f69dac27c470d02bb0539f3a43 Download
- Version 8.40.3.1 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/8_40_3_1/M2026-LE_8_40_3_1.bin - Integrity checksum: deb4115ae20c02852e7b40a3ac63ec931b179d3af24b66661b1d4665e7478527 Download
- Version 8.40.3 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/M2026-LE/8_40_3/M2026-LE_8_40_3.bin - Integrity checksum: fb9e46168637a5cb46d46b87c7fa268feb98515e8a0734641abb5b434d3f946f Download
Documentation
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Datasheet
- AXIS M2026-LE Network Camera 436.51 KB
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Manuals
- AXIS M20-LE Series - Installation Guide 5.31 MB
- AXIS M2026-LE - User Manual 380.45 KB
- How to assign an IP address and access your device 175.08 KB
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Dimensions
- AXIS M2026-LE Network Camera 126.21 KB
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Product comparison tables
- Product Comparison Tables - Q2 2022 4.01 MB
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Declaration and statement
- AXIS M2026-LE Network Camera - Declaration of Conformity 44.43 KB
- EOL Statement for M2026-LE/LE Black Network Cameras 92.38 KB
Technical specifications
Models: AXIS M2026-LE / AXIS M2026-LE Black
Camera
Image sensor | CMOS |
Image sensor size | 1/3 |
Lightfinder | - |
Wide dynamic range | WDR |
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) | 0.3 lux lux |
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) | 0 lux lux |
Video
Max video resolution | 2688x1520 |
Max frames per second | 25/30 |
Electronic image stabilization | – |
Lens
Focal length | 2.4 mm |
Optical zoom | - |
Horizontal field of view | 130 ° |
Vertical field of view | 73 ° |
Compression
Zipstream | Yes |
H.264 | Baseline, High, Main |
H.265 | – |
Motion JPEG | Yes |
Audio
Audio Support | – |
Network
PoE Class | 3 |
Security
Signed firmware | Yes |
Secure boot | – |
General
Remote focus | – |
Remote zoom | – |
Built-in IR | Yes |
Local storage (memory card slot) | Yes |
Operating temperature | -30 to 50 °C |
Outdoor Ready | Yes |
Vandal rating | – |
IP rating | IP66 |
Designed for repaint | – |
Sustainability | – |
Power
Power (max) | – |
Power (average) | – |
* Some technical specifications may vary depending on which hardware option you choose.
Accessories
Choose from a wide selection of optional and included accessories.
Cables & connectors

AXIS T8129 PoE Extender
The smart solution for covering distances Recommended for this product
AXIS T8129-E Outdoor PoE Extender
Robust, outdoor-ready solution for covering distances
Gasket C M20
Included with this product
Network Cable Coupler IP66

Network cable coupler indoor
For extension of pre-terminated cables
Network cable coupler indoor slim
For extension of pre-terminated cables
RJ45 Field Connector
For quick and easy cable terminationEdge storage

AXIS Surveillance Card 1 TB
High endurance microSDXC™ card
AXIS Surveillance Card 64 GB
High endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
AXIS Surveillance Card 128 GB
High endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
AXIS Surveillance Card 256 GB
High endurance micro SDXC™ card
AXIS Surveillance Card 512 GB
High endurance microSDXCTM cardIlluminators

AXIS T90D20 IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D20 PoE IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D25 PoE W-LED
High-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D25 W-LED
High-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D30 IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D30 PoE IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D35 PoE W-LED
High-performance White LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D35 W-LED
High-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D40 IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installationMedia converters

AXIS T8604 Media Converter Switch
Converts Ethernet to fiber 12 V DC
AXIS T8606 Media Converter Switch 24 V DC
Converts Ethernet to fiber 24 V DC
AXIS T8640 PoE+ over Coax Adapter Kit
Cost-efficient migration to network video for smaller installations
AXIS T8645 PoE+ over Coax Compact Kit
Compact, cost-efficient single-channel migration to IP
AXIS T8646 PoE+ Over Coax Blade Kit
Cost-efficient migration to network video for larger installations
AXIS T8648 PoE+ over Coax Blade Compact Kit
Compact, cost-efficient multi-channel migration to IPMounts

AXIS T91B50 Telescopic Ceiling Mount
Telescopic ceiling mount with swivel action Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T91B51 Ceiling Mount
Ceiling mount with swivel action for low-ceilinged environments Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T94B01P Conduit Back Box
For ½″ conduits and M20 pipes with UNC thread Recommended for this product
AXIS T94B02D Pendant Kit
Pendant kit for Axis mounting products Recommended for this product
AXIS T94B02M J-Box/Gang Box Plate
Mounting of cameras on junction boxes Recommended for this product
AXIS T94B03L Recessed Mount
Discreet indoor or outdoor installation Recommended for this productPower

AXIS 30 W Outdoor Midspan
For outdoor use, -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)
AXIS PoE Midspan 8 port
Rack-ready and compact multi-port midspan
AXIS PoE Midspan 16 port
Rack-ready and compact multi-port midspan
AXIS T8061 Ethernet Surge Protector
Protects outdoor devices from power surges
AXIS T8120 Midspan 15 W 1-port
Power and data to your network device Recommended for this product
AXIS T8134 60 W Midspan
For high-power devices
AXIS T8144 60 W Industrial Midspan
Robust in industrial installations
AXIS T8154 60 W SFP Midspan
For network or fiber installationsSwitches

AXIS T8504-E Outdoor PoE Switch
Managed, plug-and play outdoor switch Recommended for this product
AXIS T8504-R Industrial PoE Switch
Managed, industrial PoE++ switch
AXIS T8516 PoE+ Network Switch
16 port switch for efficient network management Recommended for this product
AXIS T8524 PoE+ Network Switch
24 port switch for efficient network management Recommended for this productTools & extras
Discontinued products
The following compatible products have been discontinued.Housings & cabinets
Mounts
Power
- AXIS T81B22 DC 30 W Midspan 1-port
- AXIS T8123-E Outdoor Midspan 30 W 1-port
- AXIS T8125 AC 24 V Midspan 60 W 1-port
- AXIS T8133 Midspan 30 W 1-port