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# Product Activation

This guide walks you through activating your OV20i camera system. By the end of this process, your camera will be fully registered and ready for production use.

## Overview

The OV20i camera requires activation before all features become available. The activation process registers the camera with Overview and enables functionality. This one-time procedure takes approximately 2-5 minutes to complete.

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

- OV20i camera powered on and connected to your network
- Access to the camera's web interface through a browser
- Reliable internet connection on the device used for activation
- Activation code or license key (if provided separately)

**Offline Support:** The activation code can be provided separately if the computer being used to activate the camera is not connected to the internet. Contact [support@overview.ai](mailto:support@overview.ai)

## Connecting to the Camera

### 1. Establish Network Connection

- Connect the OV20i camera to your local network using the Ethernet port
- Power on the camera using the provided power supply (or 24V from your machine's power supply)
- Wait approximately 60 seconds for the camera to fully boot
- Confirm the camera is online by checking that the status LED is solid green

### 2. Access the Web Interface

- Open a web browser on a computer connected to the same network
- Enter the camera's IP address in the address bar:
  - Default IP: `192.168.0.100`
  - If using DHCP: Find the assigned IP address in your router's client list
- Press Enter to navigate to the camera's web interface
- If this is your first time connecting, you'll automatically be directed to the setup wizard

**Cannot Access Default IP?** If you cannot access the camera using the default IP, the camera might have received a different IP from your network's DHCP server. Check your router's connected devices list.

### Emergency Access Method

The OV20i includes a secondary emergency access port. You can connect via a micro-USB cable on the side of the camera and access the interface at `192.168.55.1`. This does not require changes to your local network settings.

#### Emergency Access Setup:

- Connect micro-USB cable to camera
- Navigate to `192.168.55.1` in browser
- No network configuration changes required

## Running the Activation Wizard

### Online Activation (Computer Connected to Internet)

- Follow the on-screen steps in the Product Activation page
- Accept the End User License Agreement
- Click Activate

This method requires internet access on the computer performing the activation.

### Offline Activation (Computer Not Connected to Internet)

- At the bottom of the Product Activation page, click Offline Activation
- Enter the Activation Code provided by Overview Support
- Accept the End User License Agreement
- Click Activate

## Related Documentation

[**How to Find the Camera's IP** 
Learn how to locate your camera's IP address on your network](https://docs.overview.ai/docs/New%20ov20%20doc/Overview%20ai%20Product%20Documentation%2021124ca12582803bb843cda6b4d4e5c6/How%20to%20Find%20the%20Camera's%20IP%2021124ca12582801286d3ca39f1c79e9b) [**IP & Network Discovery Failures** 
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues](https://docs.overview.ai/docs/New%20ov20%20doc/Overview%20ai%20Product%20Documentation%2021124ca12582803bb843cda6b4d4e5c6/IP%20&%20Network%20Discovery%20Failures%2021524ca1258280668f4fdc8f9a8d370a) [**Configure Network Settings** 
Advanced network configuration options](https://docs.overview.ai/docs/New%20ov20%20doc/Overview%20ai%20Product%20Documentation%2021124ca12582803bb843cda6b4d4e5c6/Configure%20Ethernet%20&%20IP%2021124ca12582809face2f3787df1a9e2) [**First-Time Setup Checklist** 
Complete setup checklist for new installations](https://docs.overview.ai/docs/New%20ov20%20doc/Overview%20ai%20Product%20Documentation%2021124ca12582803bb843cda6b4d4e5c6/First-Time%20Checklist%2021124ca1258280508d11d607a5b61df3)

## Need Additional Help?

If you encounter any issues during the activation process, our support team is ready to assist you.

[Email Support](mailto:support@overview.ai) [Contact Us](/content/contact/index.html)