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Installation

The Axis Camera Application Platform (ACAP) enables you to extend your Axis device's capabilities with custom applications. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing Missing Features ACAP on your device.

Prerequisites

  • Compatible Axis Device: Verify that your device (camera or I/O module) supports ACAP
  • ACAP Application File: Obtain the .eap file for the ACAP application
  • Allow unsigned apps: Enable "allow unsigned apps" in device settings
  • Network Connection: Ensure your computer is on the same network as the device
  • Administrator Credentials: You need admin access to the device's web interface

Installing via the Device's Web Interface

This is the simplest method if you're installing on a single device.

  1. Access the Device:

    • Open your web browser and navigate to your device's IP address (e.g., http://192.168.1.90)
    • Log in with your administrator credentials

  2. Navigate to the Apps Section:

    • Click on the Apps (or similar) section in the device's web UI

  3. Allow unsigned apps:

    • Enable "Allow unsigned apps" in the settings

  4. Upload and Install the ACAP:

    • Click Install Application (or "Upload ACAP")
    • Browse to select the Missing Features ACAP .eap file
    • Confirm the upload
    • Once uploaded, the device will display the application. Click Start (or Activate) to launch it

  5. Apply License:

    • See the Licensing section below

Enable: Allow unsigned apps

Accessing the Missing Features Web UI

Missing Features is exposed through the Axis device's built-in reverse proxy — no separate port needs to be opened. After installation, access the UI via the standard Axis web interface:

https://<device-ip>/local/ax_msf/ax_msf/

  • First boot: On a fresh install the UI prompts you to set a password for the built-in admin user — no interim admin/admin login step.
  • No firewall changes needed: Traffic flows through the same HTTP/HTTPS port as the Axis web interface (typically 443).

Licensing

Missing Features ACAP requires a valid license to enable its features—without a license, a feature cannot be configured or started.

Using a Purchased License

If you have purchased a license:

  1. Register it through the AXIS License Registration portal
  2. Open the device web UI, navigate to the Apps section
  3. Activate the Missing Features ACAP license

Requesting a Trial License

For testing and evaluation purposes, demo licenses can be requested by sending an email to VideoSolutions@commend.at if the trial licenses have expired or their usage limits have been exceeded.