Product support for
  
    AXIS Q1656-BLE Box Camera 
  
        
      Device software
AXIS Q1656-BLE
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  Version 12.6.104 - AXIS OS activeSoftware licenses Integrity checksum Software Bill of MaterialsPTZ driversSoftware Bill of MaterialsA Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) is a nested inventory list of all components included in the software. It has become an increasingly important and common part of software development lifecycle and processes. Axis works actively with the principles of openness and building trust through transparency, the SBOM is a valued addition to these principles. It provides information to be able to understand if a device has a certain known cybersecurity vulnerability. For more information about AXIS SBOM, please visit the AXIS OS portal. Release notes /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q1656-BLE/12_6_104/Q1656-BLE_12_6_104.bin - Integrity checksum: 0322daa4317cfb2c603fdcd7dca9da9e7ee1ab4d30663991ec5926271bab7901 Download DownloadPTZ driversfor AXIS Q1656-BLE Box CameraVersion 10.9.4This is a list of models supported by this driver, the physical installation depends on the video encoder and the PTZ unit. Check what serial communication the video encoder and PTZ unit will support! Supported models: Other models may be supported but this has not been verified by Axis.Older versions of this softwareVersion 10.8.1
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  Version 11.11.176 - AXIS OS LTS 2024Software licenses Integrity checksum Software Bill of MaterialsPTZ driversSoftware Bill of MaterialsA Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) is a nested inventory list of all components included in the software. It has become an increasingly important and common part of software development lifecycle and processes. Axis works actively with the principles of openness and building trust through transparency, the SBOM is a valued addition to these principles. It provides information to be able to understand if a device has a certain known cybersecurity vulnerability. For more information about AXIS SBOM, please visit the AXIS OS portal. Release notes /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q1656-BLE/11_11_176/Q1656-BLE_11_11_176.bin - Integrity checksum: aef7517682c7a20c23fc87e4c1e7d086cc5456d1e47b820c6ec7079fb6d1ba66 Download DownloadPTZ driversfor AXIS Q1656-BLE Box CameraVersion 10.9.4This is a list of models supported by this driver, the physical installation depends on the video encoder and the PTZ unit. Check what serial communication the video encoder and PTZ unit will support! Supported models: Other models may be supported but this has not been verified by Axis.Older versions of this softwareVersion 10.8.1
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  Version 10.12.300 - AXIS OS LTS 2022Release notes /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q1656-BLE/10_12_300/Q1656-BLE_10_12_300.bin - Integrity checksum: fc37131430b5c412ca3821fc1a4b37e101c6eb5eada24af116ccc5072a9f3cab Download DownloadPTZ driversfor AXIS Q1656-BLE Box CameraVersion 10.9.4This is a list of models supported by this driver, the physical installation depends on the video encoder and the PTZ unit. Check what serial communication the video encoder and PTZ unit will support! Supported models: Other models may be supported but this has not been verified by Axis.Older versions of this softwareVersion 10.8.1
Older versions
for AXIS Q1656-BLE Box Cameranote
We don't support these versions anymore. They may have known bugs and security vulnerabilities that we have corrected in later versions. We recommend that you use the supported device software.
AXIS Q1656-BLE
- Version 12.6.97 - AXIS OS active Integrity checksum: SHA256: ee1b8c9d8bfe30e54a3634b40c4311960e2814476910862195db95e469981574
- Version 12.6.85 - AXIS OS active Integrity checksum: SHA256: 993ae42b5ae6f5d7ff0ef9db01c7ba9ca05b3d6577f289d23b03bc2aa7033e4a
- Version 12.5.73 - AXIS OS active Integrity checksum: SHA256: 55004d5863702975e7d02712e299ad38ac8364dbe1eb2136afe4b7ef55961af9
- Version 12.5.68 - AXIS OS active Integrity checksum: SHA256: e3b1e6ccad2a8c1bee64ab3bbe1bf3e4944b498bf0444afc3a6a1abec0d9c701
- Version 12.5.56 - AXIS OS active Integrity checksum: SHA256: 3cd9504e0f693ff40728b399396db18df21c6fe8507831522f7f25881d6da751
- Version 12.4.64 - AXIS OS active Integrity checksum: SHA256: c8ca8bba9b5956a7d05c5976501b5754a89cd482e58e9be971eb58df6ecd0961
- Version 12.4.59 - AXIS OS active Integrity checksum: SHA256: 5000dec29c5fe3de2c7347adf5245dbefdcf77fea3728731f4884ebec119b88e
- Version 12.3.56 - AXIS OS active Integrity checksum: SHA256: 5c892e0a5ae3224cf2beea70c1dcb53ede235a4d1a3b6f597a6be0287aa7b204
- Version 12.2.62 - AXIS OS active Integrity checksum: SHA256: 79cf19b8820424fb4989ce65c86c93d435e29274a1d7a4cc7130a1716c903cc4
- Version 12.2.52 - AXIS OS active Integrity checksum: SHA256: ccb4f6b6aace56e0956634bc0755528317375a6ccd78d94d724ff98aa0d03a76
- Version 12.1.72 - AXIS OS active Integrity checksum: SHA256: dc30ff07e0cca47e5dde1379e8615951e8be4f4380b99f47c11ba3c9b3ca03bc
- Version 12.1.64 - AXIS OS active Integrity checksum: SHA256: 059560099760f95fd37a8d1f4c2b167e60812088983236f4b1f5fffbae05e07a
- Version 12.0.91 - AXIS OS active Integrity checksum: SHA256: d8250e20a7505a806cdc6233dde5888d2137cf616a826caa2197829f57c022ef
- Version 11.11.169 - AXIS OS LTS 2024 Integrity checksum: SHA256: 64913277acd9e28fe6ecfd89432b4d218ce12b050b4a1e4011dda9cf1b9254aa
- Version 11.11.160 - AXIS OS LTS 2024 Integrity checksum: SHA256: 1c64021ebbd2cd8fe572090798326262a745002ea95d6b158d026cd327e359cb
- Version 11.11.148 - AXIS OS LTS 2024 Integrity checksum: SHA256: 1ec83349e188c7e7138d43a26a211abe761cdcec90973c36e951b1bb55f082f3
- Version 11.11.141 - AXIS OS LTS 2024 Integrity checksum: SHA256: b3c148453c3765a80b160aef555e220eb1f991823280bcbb50987d6190dbad4d
- Version 10.12.289 - AXIS OS LTS 2022 Integrity checksum: SHA256: a4ad5a7d606d6dea4bf3a6e72aef78791fe28b644e76059b44dc6f3293111971
- Version 10.12.280 - AXIS OS LTS 2022 Integrity checksum: SHA256: dc81da7057f660e38494bd6ffafd4fbc9d7f8e76b0400077ac1a993d3e4b9a79
- Version 10.12.270 - AXIS OS LTS 2022 Integrity checksum: SHA256: 19809dc5b76d2c5adf805d60dce5d9f7f54fc791dc3def2f9c32d02a2f9ede50
- Version 10.12.262 - AXIS OS LTS 2022 Integrity checksum: SHA256: 44e0f03f81bcc1f03f9e456a02893c0a77dd7ac873888a76a88fbda54734c4eb
- Version 10.12.130 - AXIS OS LTS 2022 Integrity checksum: SHA256: e1c3a5dc4f316c3082cba1e7c4f2c904048f1beb8bb56f483fd995fe1e99bb4b
- Version 10.10.69 - AXIS OS active Integrity checksum: SHA256: 204f6d6a8e5dab491f56861f4b90a6841288b3f45cd5ce5d7bbe067d3c03c4de
Documentation
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            Architect and engineering specification
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    AXIS Q1656-BLE A&E spec (CSI version)(docx) 41.34 KB
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    AXIS Q1656-BLE Box Camera - A&E Spec (Lite version)(rtf) 46.04 KB
 
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            Datasheet
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    AXIS Q1656-BLE Box Camera(pdf) 2.85 MB
 
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            Manuals
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    Installation Guide AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera(pdf) 26.44 MB
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    Repainting Instructions AXIS Q1656-LE(pdf) 1.45 MB
 
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            Dimensions
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    AXIS Q1656-BLE Box Camera(pdf) 266.05 KB
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    AXIS Q1656-BLE Box Camera(stp) 5.64 MB
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    AXIS Q1656-BLE Box Camera - CAD Drawing (DWG)(dwg) 1.09 MB
 
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            Product comparison tables
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    Comparison tables - offerings Q4 2025(pdf) 13.12 MB
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    Product Comparison Tables - Q2 2025(pdf) 11.57 MB
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    Product Comparison Tables - Q3 2025(pdf) 12.47 MB
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    Product Comparison Tables Hong Kong - Q3 2025(pdf) 12.44 MB
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    Product Comparison Tables SAP - Q3 2025(pdf) 12.83 MB
 
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            Declaration and statement
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    AXIS Q1656-LE / Q1656-BLE Box Camera - Declaration of Conformity(pdf) 50.64 KB
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    AXIS Q1656-LE / Q1656-BLE Box Camera - UK Declaration of Conformity(pdf) 42.67 KB
 
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Technical specifications
| Property description | Property value | |
| Image sensor | CMOS | |
| Image sensor size | 1/1.8" | |
| Lightfinder | Lightfinder 2.0 | |
| Wide dynamic range | Forensic WDR | |
| Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) | 0.05 lux | |
| Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) | 0.01 lux | |
| Property description | Property value | |
| Max video resolution | 2688x1512 | |
| Max frames per second | 50/60 | |
| Electronic image stabilization | Yes | |
| Property description | Property value | |
| Focal length | - | |
| Horizontal field of view | - | |
| Vertical field of view | - | |
| Lens mount | CS | |
| Replaceable lens | Yes | |
| Property description | Property value | |
| Zipstream | Yes | |
| H.264 | Baseline, High, Main | |
| H.265 | Yes | |
| AV1 | – | |
| Property description | Property value | |
| Audio Support | Yes | |
| Property description | Property value | |
| PoE Class | 4 | |
| Wireless | – | |
| Property description | Property value | |
| Signed OS | Yes | |
| Secure boot | Yes | |
| Secure keystore | Secure Element (CC EAL6+) | |
| Property description | Property value | |
| Remote focus | – | |
| Remote zoom | – | |
| Built-in IR | Yes | |
| Local storage (memory card slot) | Yes | |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 60 °C | |
| Outdoor Ready | Yes | |
| Vandal rating | IK10 Except for front window IK08 | |
| IP rating | IP66, IP67 | |
| Designed for repaint | Yes | |
| Sustainability | BFR/CFR free, PVC free | |
| Property description | Property value | |
| Power (max) | 25.5 W | |
| Power (average) | 11.2 W | |
| DC input voltage | 10-28 V | |
Accessories
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                Cables & connectors- 
    AXIS Connector A 2-pin 2.5 Straight, 10 pcsFor various Axis products Included with this product
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    AXIS Connector A 2-pin 3.81 Straight, 10 pcsFor various Axis products Included with this product
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    AXIS Connector A 6-pin 2.5 Straight, 10 pcsExtended I/O connector for Axis products Included with this product
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    Gasket C M20Included with this product
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    M12-RJ45 CableResistant to shock and vibration
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    Network Cable Coupler IP66Extends pre-terminated outdoor cables
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    Network cable coupler indoorFor extension of pre-terminated cables
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    Network cable coupler indoor slimFor extension of pre-terminated cables
 
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                Edge storage- 
    AXIS Surveillance Card 1 TBHigh endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
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    AXIS Surveillance Card 128 GBHigh endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
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    AXIS Surveillance Card 256 GBHigh endurance micro SDXC™ card Recommended for this product
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    AXIS Surveillance Card 512 GBHigh endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
 
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                Housings & cabinets- 
    AXIS T98A16-VE Media Converter Cabinet ARobust, pre-assembled cabinet for selected Box cameras Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
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    AXIS T98A16-VE Surveillance CabinetRobust cabinet for box cameras Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
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    AXIS TQ1804-E Top Cover with WiperIncluded with this product
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    AXIS TQ1808-VE Surveillance CabinetExtended cabinet for installation of critical system equipment
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    AXIS TQ1906-E Front Window KitIncluded with this product
 
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                I/O devices
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                Illuminators- 
    AXIS Fixed Box IR Illuminator Kit APower-efficient IR for surveillance at night
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    AXIS T90D20 IR-LEDHigh-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation
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    AXIS T90D20 PoE IR-LEDHigh-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation
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    AXIS T90D25 PoE W-LEDHigh-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation
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    AXIS T90D25 W-LEDHigh-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation
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    AXIS T90D30 IR-LEDHigh-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation
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    AXIS T90D30 PoE IR-LEDHigh-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation
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    AXIS T90D35 PoE W-LEDHigh-performance White LED illuminator with ease of installation
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    AXIS T90D35 W-LEDHigh-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation
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    AXIS T90D40 IR-LEDHigh-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation
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    AXIS TQ1901-E IR Illuminator KitPower-efficient IR for surveillance at night
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    AXIS TQ1902-E IR Illuminator KitPower-efficient IR and White LEDs for surveillance at night Included with this product Recommended for this product
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    AXIS TQ1919-E IR Illuminator KitPower-efficient IR kit for selected Box cameras
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    AXIS TQ1937-E IR Illuminator KitPerfect fit for AXIS Q16 and AXIS P13 series
 
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                Lenses- 
    AXIS Lens ClothKeeps lenses clean
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    Lens CS 8 MP P-Iris 12-50 mm F1.4Telephoto lens for long reach
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    Lens CS 15-100 mm F1.9 P-IrisExtra-long reach telephoto lens Recommended for this product
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    Lens CS 4-10 mm F0.9 P-IrisExtreme light sensitivity with precise iris control Recommended for this product
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    Lens i-CS 1/1.8" 3.9-10 mm F1.5Remote zoom and focus Recommended for this product
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    Lens i-CS 9-50 mm F1.5 8 MPRemote zoom and focus Recommended for this product
 
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                Media converters- 
    AXIS T8604 Media Converter SwitchConverts Ethernet to fiber 12 V DC Recommended for this product
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    AXIS T8606 Media Converter Switch 24 V DCConverts Ethernet to fiber 24 V DC Recommended for this product
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    AXIS T8640 PoE+ over Coax Adapter KitCost-efficient migration to network video for smaller installations
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    AXIS T8645 PoE+ over Coax Compact KitCompact, cost-efficient single-channel migration to IP
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    AXIS T98A16-VE Media Converter Cabinet ARobust, pre-assembled cabinet for selected Box cameras Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
 
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                Microphones- 
    AXIS T8351 Mk II Microphone 3.5 mmHigh-performance, low noise analog microphone for superior audio Recommended for this product
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    AXIS T8353A Microphone 3.5 mmFor professional audio surveillance Recommended for this product
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    AXIS T8355 Digital Microphone 3.5 mmDigital microphone with lossless interface for superior audio Recommended for this product
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    AXIS TU1001-V MicrophoneA robust microphone for indoor usage
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    AXIS TU1001-VE MicrophoneA robust outdoor-ready microphone Recommended for this product
 
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                Mounts- 
    AXIS T91B47 Pole MountFor different pole diameters Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
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    AXIS T94Q01F Ceiling-and-Column MountFor many installation scenarios Recommended for this product
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    AXIS T94R01B Corner BracketFor outdoor and indoor installations Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
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    AXIS T94V01C Dual Camera MountBack-to-back camera installation made easy Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
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    AXIS TQ1003-E Wall MountFor outdoor fixed box cameras and housings
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    AXIS TQ1501-E Crane and Traffic MountFewer vibrations and more stability Recommended for this product
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    AXIS TQ1601-E Conduit Back BoxAluminum conduit back box for increased mounting possibilities Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
 
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                Positioning units
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                Power- 
    AXIS 30 W MidspanFor indoor use, 240 V AC Recommended for this product
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    AXIS 30 W Midspan AC/DCWhen mains power is not an option, 30 W
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    AXIS 30 W Outdoor MidspanFor outdoor use, -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)
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    AXIS 90 W Midspan AC/DCWhen mains power is not an option, 90 W
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    AXIS T8061 Ethernet Surge ProtectorProtects outdoor devices from power surges Recommended for this product
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    AXIS T8134 60 W MidspanFor high-power devices
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    AXIS T8144 60 W Industrial MidspanRobust in industrial installations
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    AXIS T8154 60 W SFP MidspanFor network or fiber installations
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    AXIS TU8001 Ethernet Surge ProtectorFor use indoors or in an enclosure Recommended for this product
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    AXIS TU8002-E 90 W MidspanFor high-power outdoor installations
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    AXIS TU8004 90 W MidspanFor high-power devices
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    AXIS TU8010 2-port PoE Extender2-port indoor PoE extender
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    AXIS TU8011 4-port PoE Extender4-port indoor PoE extender
 
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                Power adapters
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                Switches- 
    AXIS D8004 unmanaged PoE switchYour perfect entry-level PoE switch
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    AXIS D8208-R Industrial PoE++ SwitchManaged, 8-port industrial PoE++ switch
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    AXIS D8248 Managed PoE++ Switch48 port switch for efficient network management Recommended for this product
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    AXIS T8504-E Outdoor PoE SwitchManaged, plug-and play outdoor switch Recommended for this product
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    AXIS T8504-R Industrial PoE SwitchManaged, industrial PoE switch
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    AXIS T8508 PoE+ Network Switch8 port switch for efficient network management Recommended for this product
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    AXIS T8516 PoE+ Network Switch16 port switch for efficient network management Recommended for this product
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    AXIS T8524 PoE+ Network Switch24 port switch for efficient network management Recommended for this product
 
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                Tools & extras- 
    AXIS 4-in-1 Security Screwdriver KitConvenient tool for installing Axis products
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    AXIS Bird Control SpikeKeep your outdoor network cameras clean Recommended for this product
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    AXIS I/O Indication LEDSurveillance in action
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    AXIS Lens ClothKeeps lenses clean
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    AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation ToolSimplicity in your hand Recommended for this product
 
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                Video decoders
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                Weathershields
Discontinued products
The following compatible products have been discontinued.Edge storage
Mounts
Positioning units
Tools & extras
Video decoders
Warranty
5-year warranty for peace of mind
Our new 5-year warranty delivers years of trouble-free ownership, and control over your costs. And, there are no surprises hidden in the fine print – what we promise is exactly what you get. Read more about axis warrantiesPart numbers
Part number for ordering
| Name | Axis region | Part number | 
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| AXIS Q1656-BLE | AR, AU, BR, CN, EU, JP, KR, UK, US | 02442-031 | 
 
   
   
   
   
  