Discovering and managing IP cameras on a network can be a time-consuming and often frustrating task, especially for security professionals and installers dealing with diverse brands. Introducing the UniversalScanner, an open-source network scanning tool designed to simplify IP camera discovery, including Axis cameras, and streamline your surveillance system setup. This unique tool goes beyond standard protocols, offering comprehensive detection across various vendors.
What is UniversalScanner and Why is it Essential for Axis Camera Networks?
UniversalScanner is a specialized network scanner crafted for the video surveillance industry. Unlike generic network scanners, it’s engineered to recognize a wide array of IP camera brands, including leading manufacturers like Axis, by leveraging both open and proprietary vendor discovery protocols. This means you can efficiently identify Axis cameras alongside other brands on your network, saving valuable time during installation, maintenance, or system audits. Whether you are setting up a new security system or managing an existing one, UniversalScanner provides a robust solution for quickly locating all your network cameras.
Key Features of the UniversalScanner
This powerful tool boasts a range of features designed to enhance your IP camera discovery process:
- Broad Vendor Support, Including Axis: UniversalScanner supports a vast number of vendors, ensuring compatibility with your diverse camera deployments. Axis is prominently featured, alongside HikVision, Dahua, Bosch, and many others. This extensive compatibility eliminates the need for multiple vendor-specific tools.
- Open and Proprietary Protocol Detection: Beyond standard open protocols like ONVIF, UPnP, SSDP, WS-Discovery, DNS-SD (Zeroconf), and GigE Vision, UniversalScanner incorporates proprietary vendor discovery protocols. This advanced capability ensures detection of cameras that might be missed by generic scanners, providing a more complete network overview.
- User-Friendly Interface: While powerful, UniversalScanner remains accessible. It offers both portable and installer versions for Windows systems, requiring only dotNet v4.5.2.
- Advanced Customization: For users who need fine-grained control, UniversalScanner provides advanced options configurable via registry tweaks. These options include IPv6 support, showing all protocols, displaying auto-config IPs, and enhancing ONVIF compatibility, allowing you to tailor the tool to specific network environments.
- Community-Driven and Open-Source: As an open-source project, UniversalScanner benefits from community contributions and continuous improvement. This ensures the tool remains up-to-date with the latest protocols and vendor technologies.
Supported Protocols for Comprehensive Camera Discovery
UniversalScanner supports a wide spectrum of protocols to maximize camera detection:
Open Protocols:
- SSDP (UPnP)
- WS-Discovery (ONVIF)
- DNS-SD (Zeroconf)
- GigE Vision (industrial camera protocol)
Vendor Discovery Protocols:
- Axis
- HikVision
- Dahua
- Bosch
- Hanwha
- Vivotek
- Sony
- 360Vision
- NiceVision
- Panasonic
- Arecont
- Ubiquiti
- Eaton
- Advantech
Gadget Detection:
- Google Cast
- VStarCam
- Microchip
- Lantronix
- Eden Optima Box
Furthermore, UniversalScanner can detect brands like Uniview, Flir, Siqura, Mobotix, GCE Electronics, ELA Access Control, Vauban Access Control, and Eden Access Control using open protocols.
Call for Community Testers: Help Enhance UniversalScanner
The developer of UniversalScanner is actively seeking community feedback and testing, particularly from users who own Dlink, Foscam cameras, or HID Controllers. Your participation can help further refine and expand the tool’s capabilities. By testing UniversalScanner with these devices, you contribute directly to improving its accuracy and vendor compatibility.
If you are interested in contributing, download the latest build and run it on your network. Feedback on detection accuracy and any issues encountered is highly valuable.
Get Started with UniversalScanner Today
Ready to experience enhanced IP camera discovery? Download the latest version of UniversalScanner:
UniversalScanner requires a Windows system with dotNet v4.5.2.
Contribute to Expanding Vendor Support
Do you know of a vendor discovery protocol that isn’t yet integrated into UniversalScanner? You can contribute to the project by following this procedure to collect the necessary data for integration. Your contributions help make UniversalScanner an even more comprehensive and valuable tool for the video surveillance community.
Conclusion: UniversalScanner – Your Go-To Axis IP Scan Tool and More
UniversalScanner offers a powerful and versatile solution for discovering and managing IP cameras from various vendors, including Axis. Its combination of open and proprietary protocol support, user-friendly design, and open-source nature makes it an invaluable tool for security professionals, installers, and anyone working with video surveillance systems. Download UniversalScanner today and experience a more efficient way to manage your network cameras.
