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Discontinued product.
Support expires 2028-01-31.
After this date, please see the product documentation and support pages for self-help resources.
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Please note that products shipped from Axis to the original purchaser after the product discontinuation date may come with a limited hardware warranty. Please stay updated on warranty coverage when buying products after their final order date by consulting the Axis 5-year limited hardware policy.
Recommended replacements:
AXIS Q3538-LVE
For full specifications, check the recommended replacement product datasheet by using the link(s) above.
Firmware
AXIS Q3518-LVE
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Version 9.80.3.12 - AXIS OS LTS 2020/ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/9_80_3_12/Q3518-LVE_9_80_3_12.bin - Integrity checksum: 2614573f352bb0f07e9e9abdd9ac7b2d75df415bb99c19b753620807eeec4097 Download
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Version 8.40.4.5 - AXIS OS LTS 2018/ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/8_40_4_5/Q3518-LVE_8_40_4_5.bin - Integrity checksum: cda7664133baf67c2b831cd01826508f3f087ee47e30b794400d88b6b5365621 Download
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Version 10.12.59 - AXIS OS/ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/10_12_59/Q3518-LVE_10_12_59.bin - Integrity checksum: 1fe7ffbbe05e0817c76e263796e34007d6f2e2e0a0c8cbe9d161b5e0c7261d64 Download
Older firmware versions
for AXIS Q3518-LVE 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 Q3518-LVE
- Version 9.80.3.8 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/9_80_3_8/Q3518-LVE_9_80_3_8.bin - Integrity checksum: da5c050e603484c0497ded1191f9f1e847d723c07ea8bb821009d06a4ac9b3b2 Download
- Version 9.80.3.5 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/9_80_3_5/Q3518-LVE_9_80_3_5.bin - Integrity checksum: c80c6cf1d4576ac5113890ec5058f66bef9e2bef6955d178ee95bb111f088b2d Download
- Version 9.80.3.3 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/9_80_3_3/Q3518-LVE_9_80_3_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 9cd073d57f59f1d9b98e65532de19a52afd878658f1a087dd5a8c32f748d1d3c Download
- Version 9.80.3.2 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/9_80_3_2/Q3518-LVE_9_80_3_2.bin - Integrity checksum: 6ee8fac7c6b52280ea031ef6175eaba61ba44e70ca2f71474eb6dcf11e0a5ac0 Download
- Version 9.80.3.11 - AXIS OS LTS 2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/9_80_3_11/Q3518-LVE_9_80_3_11.bin - Integrity checksum: 870e5c77a8cadfc24982fc3793442a0bce4b5c4e51812b64cb72292dec2f00c7 Download
- Version 9.80.3.10 - AXIS OS LTS 2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/9_80_3_10/Q3518-LVE_9_80_3_10.bin - Integrity checksum: 6216e2f0f0d13b7e79f0fd0ab8ffbb90aef9e6767ea3d927bac107a7bc779982 Download
- Version 9.80.3.1 - LTS-2020Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/9_80_3_1/Q3518-LVE_9_80_3_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 831d102fbdb7968d2643f7f2ded3e1836007739ab52ed8a9cdf43847b1a0e2b9 Download
- Version 8.40.4.4 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/8_40_4_4/Q3518-LVE_8_40_4_4.bin - Integrity checksum: 568e35d313828ab8b0f1a601363bcee9c587345cc5e0199a0e0df674ec99653e Download
- Version 8.40.4.3 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/8_40_4_3/Q3518-LVE_8_40_4_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 5031e6df7dc33f2084b2cf360d85c2084fed6979c6d7254621b59526a617599f Download
- Version 8.40.4.2 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/8_40_4_2/Q3518-LVE_8_40_4_2.bin - Integrity checksum: 5a6fb2d45b38c5d0b40e395cb13228d63982b33937d99cbb8a620dd871232865 Download
- Version 8.40.4.1 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/8_40_4_1/Q3518-LVE_8_40_4_1.bin - Integrity checksum: b33fa12d7c6c2d50b765268539c857acb35334b41f84bb76e4ab8a924238e63d Download
- Version 8.40.4 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/8_40_4/Q3518-LVE_8_40_4.bin - Integrity checksum: e233e804339788d195c88fd32934af1ecbb79a6234a84043efa93c32828976f3 Download
- Version 8.40.3.3 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/8_40_3_3/Q3518-LVE_8_40_3_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 660374a2ef5e1ec0c63efbfac0188d31efc76a9065a8879705b9f41c6c955f89 Download
- Version 8.40.3.2 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/8_40_3_2/Q3518-LVE_8_40_3_2.bin - Integrity checksum: 2c46d793861b754e5c03e6920f24dc507085061625e628d4754bf5e4b8c5bbaa Download
- Version 8.40.3.1 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/8_40_3_1/Q3518-LVE_8_40_3_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 027b0098bb5112a5c4cb21b71035e11fdd1bd1cdc0300e379e570ce1c71bb068 Download
- Version 8.40.3 - LTS-2018Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/8_40_3/Q3518-LVE_8_40_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 649b58636324e73842a118dc4972cb934b16e4c2e666294017352ef0d3c37e35 Download
- Version 8.25.5Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/8_25_5/Q3518-LVE_8_25_5.bin - Integrity checksum: 33879541a79e00542e40132c8cc917ac3cc9ff12d37377f96a6e877ca4b97ecf Download
- Version 10.9.4Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/10_9_4/Q3518-LVE_10_9_4.bin - Integrity checksum: e6a443e280ed5bfcea9f4d4e7f247d5087d6775a902f52cde73d5645d8a12415 Download
- Version 10.8.1Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/10_8_1/Q3518-LVE_10_8_1.bin - Integrity checksum: b543a09f0f7f918dd633fb44f0562f840c3ca880b8a081cb564b6edd7cabadef Download
- Version 10.7.3Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/10_7_3/Q3518-LVE_10_7_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 0d492923e4e2f8080a959e25b7bba60dfa2e96a1da516572f72b921e2bb23430 Download
- Version 10.6.0Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/10_6_0/Q3518-LVE_10_6_0.bin - Integrity checksum: 49b59b4fd9b2e7d0b8263b7f59b943f5439b8c5af3569969f185dc2428580309 Download
- Version 10.5.2Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/10_5_2/Q3518-LVE_10_5_2.bin - Integrity checksum: c419f7f493eb342f2b34b415a228d152dea1368cdaec9863bb45f862eb3ab7b6 Download
- Version 10.4.0Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/10_4_0/Q3518-LVE_10_4_0.bin - Integrity checksum: 8279137233adb436827c31171f40a8819c617bedf2730787e7e16d6abb22fa51 Download
- Version 10.11.65 - AXIS OSRelease notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/10_11_65/Q3518-LVE_10_11_65.bin - Integrity checksum: f0ad6b09299c939f32163f0ecbfda8afd6b13cf76ab65f39c368bc5c04b36fb5 Download
- Version 10.10.69Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q3518-LVE/10_10_69/Q3518-LVE_10_10_69.bin - Integrity checksum: 7805aed1f6ed9f602a70df160fe45b476a34ff2f8654ca93716e68334af1cd91 Download
Documentation
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Architect and engineering specification
- AXIS Q3518-LVE - A&E Spec (Lite version) 40 KB(Requires partner access) Download
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Datasheet
- AXIS Q3518-LVE 525.61 KB
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Manuals
- AXIS Q35-LVE Series - Installation Guide 10.67 MB
- How to assign an IP address and access your device 175.08 KB
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Dimensions
- AXIS Q3518-LVE Network Camera 431.67 KB
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Product comparison tables
- Product Comparison Tables - Q2 2022 4.01 MB
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Declaration and statement
- AXIS Q3518-LVE Network Camera - Declaration of Conformity 84.64 KB
- AXIS Q3518-LVE Network Camera - UK Declaration of Conformity 33.44 KB
- Product discontinuation statement - AXIS Q35 Network Camera series 129.08 KB
Technical specifications
Models: AXIS Q3518-LVE
Camera
Image sensor | CMOS |
Image sensor size | 1/1.7 |
Lightfinder | Lightfinder |
Wide dynamic range | Forensic WDR |
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) | 0.15 lux |
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) | 0.03 lux |
Video
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 |
Max frames per second | 25/30 |
Day and Night functionality | Yes |
Electronic image stabilization | Yes |
Lens
Focal length | 4.3 - 8.6 mm |
Horizontal field of view | 93-48 ° |
Vertical field of view | 51-27 ° |
Pan, Tilt, Zoom
Remote PTRZ | – |
Compression
Zipstream | Yes |
H.264 | Baseline, High, Main |
H.265 | – |
Motion JPEG | Yes |
Audio
Audio Support | Yes |
Built-in microphone | – |
Network
PoE Class | 3 |
Wireless | – |
Security
Signed firmware | Yes |
Secure boot | – |
Axis Edge Vault | – |
General
Remote focus | Yes |
Remote zoom | Yes |
Built-in IR | Yes |
Local storage (memory card slot) | Yes |
Operating temperature | -50 to 60 °C |
Outdoor Ready | Yes |
Vandal rating | IK10+ |
IP rating | IP66, IP67, IP6K9K |
Designed for repaint | Yes |
Sustainability | PVC free |
Accessories
Choose from a wide selection of optional and included accessories.
Cables & connectors

AXIS Connector A 2-pin 3.81 Straight, 10 pcs
For various Axis products Included with this product
AXIS Connector A 4-pin 2.5 Straight, 10 pcs
Included with this product
AXIS Long Range PoE Extender Kit
Robust solution for covering long distances Recommended for this product
AXIS Multicable B I/O Audio Power, 2.5 m
For connecting audio and I/O Recommended for this product
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 Recommended for this product
Gasket C M20
Included with this product
Gasket C M20 Cable 3-5 mm
IP67-rated cable gasket for M20 holes and cable diameter 3-5 mm (0.1–0.2 in) Included with this product
M12-RJ45 Cable
Resistant to shock and vibration
Network Cable Coupler IP66
Extends pre-terminated outdoor cables
Network cable coupler indoor
For extension of pre-terminated cables
Network cable coupler indoor slim
For extension of pre-terminated cablesEdge storage

AXIS Surveillance Card 1 TB
High endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
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 Recommended for this product
AXIS Surveillance Card 512 GB
High endurance microSDXCTM card Recommended for this productHousings & cabinets

AXIS Q35 Clear/Smoked Domes A
Clear or smoked dome
AXIS T98A16-VE Media Converter Cabinet A
Robust, pre-assembled cabinet for easy fiber installation Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T98A16-VE Surveillance Cabinet
Robust cabinet for easy installation of critical system equipment Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T98A17-VE Media Converter Cabinet A
Robust, pre-assembled cabinet for easy fiber installation Recommended for this product
AXIS T98A17-VE Surveillance Cabinet
Robust cabinet for easy installation of critical system equipment. Recommended for this productI/O devices
Illuminators

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 T98A16-VE Media Converter Cabinet A
Robust, pre-assembled cabinet for easy fiber installation Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T98A17-VE Media Converter Cabinet A
Robust, pre-assembled cabinet for easy fiber installation Recommended for this product
AXIS T8604 Media Converter Switch
Converts Ethernet to fiber 12 V DC Recommended for this product
AXIS T8606 Media Converter Switch 24 V DC
Converts Ethernet to fiber 24 V DC Recommended for this product
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 IPMicrophones

AXIS T8351 Mk II Microphone 3.5 mm
High-performance, low noise analog microphone for superior audio Recommended for this product
AXIS T8353A Microphone 3.5 mm

AXIS TU1001-VE Microphone
A robust outdoor-ready microphone Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS TU1001-V Microphone
A robust microphone for indoor usage Requires additional accessory Recommended for this productMounts

AXIS ACI Conduit Adapter 3/4" U-Shape 30 mm
For U-shape cable protection Included with this product
AXIS ACI Conduit Adapter 3/4″ NPS
Threaded ACI adapter Recommended for this product
AXIS T91A23 Tile Grid Ceiling Mount
Flexible mount for drop-ceiling tile grids
AXIS T91B47 Pole Mount
For different pole diameters Recommended for this product
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 T91B63 Ceiling Mount
Robust and safe installation Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T91B67 Pole Mount
Pole mount for fixed dome cameras Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T91D61 Wall Mount 1.5” NPS
Wall mount with 1.5″ NPS thread Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T91D62 Telescopic Parapet Mount
Parapet installation with telescopic flexibility Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T91E61 Wall Mount
For Axis fixed dome pendant kits Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T91H61 Wall Mount
Quick connection and room for more Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T94M01D Pendant Kit
For selected AXIS P32 and Q35 Cameras Recommended for this product
AXIS T94M02L Recessed Mount
For roof overhangs and soffits Recommended for this product
AXIS T94P01B Corner Bracket
Mounting on corners
AXIS T94R01B Corner Bracket
For outdoor and indoor installations Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T94S01P Conduit Back Box
IP66/IP67 rated outdoor back box with conduit entrance
AXIS T94V01C Dual Camera Mount
Back-to-back camera installation made easy Recommended for this product
AXIS TP3603 Conduit Back Box
For flexible indoor installations
AXIS TQ1601-E Conduit Back Box
Aluminum conduit back box for increased mounting possibilities Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS TQ6501-E Parapet Mount
Parapet mount with conduit side entry Requires additional accessory Recommended for this productPower

AXIS 30 W Midspan
For indoor use, 240 V AC
AXIS 30 W Midspan AC/DC
When mains power is not an option, 30 W
AXIS 30 W Outdoor Midspan
For outdoor use, -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)
AXIS 90 W Midspan AC/DC
When mains power is not an option, 90 W
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 Recommended for this product
AXIS T8120 Midspan 15 W 1-port
Power and data to your network device Recommended for this product
AXIS T8124-E Outdoor Midspan 60 W 1-port
For high-power outdoor installations
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 installations
AXIS TU8001 Ethernet Surge Protector
For use indoors or in an enclosure Recommended for this productPower adapters
Switches

AXIS D8004 Unmanaged PoE Switch
Your perfect entry-level PoE switch
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 T8508 PoE+ Network Switch
8 port switch for efficient network management Recommended for this product
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

AXIS Bird Control Spike
Keep your outdoor network cameras clean Recommended for this product
AXIS Dome Intrusion Switch C
Intrusion alert in selected dome cameras Recommended for this product
AXIS I/O Indication LED
Surveillance in action
AXIS Safety Wire 3 m
Versatile safety wire Recommended for this product
AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool
Simplicity in your hand Recommended for this productDiscontinued products
The following compatible products have been discontinued.Edge storage
Housings & cabinets
I/O devices
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