RELEASE NOTES - AXIS Recorder Toolbox ==================================================================================================== Products: AXIS Recorder Toolbox Release date: October 5th, 2026 Software version: 3.13.0 Preceding release: 3.12.0 ==================================================================================================== System requirements Operating system: 64-bit Windows 10 IoT Enterprise (version 1909 or later) or Windows 11 IoT Enterprise Runtime: Microsoft .NET 10 Desktop Runtime (x64) Recommended: Latest Windows cumulative updates installed Supported models With setup assistant: AXIS S2108 AXIS S22 Series (Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC) AXIS S22 Mk II Series AXIS S12 Series AXIS S93 Series Without setup assistant (all other toolbox features available): AXIS S22 Series (Windows 10 IoT Enterprise GAC) AXIS S11 Series AXIS S9002 Mk II AXIS S9101 Mk II Supported languages User interface: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish Manuals: English Limitations: See the section at the end of the release note Install/Uninstall: See the section at the end of the release note ==================================================================================================== New features in 3.13.0 ==================================================================================================== * Added a "Remember me" option to the switch login. Credentials are stored securely in Windows Credential Manager. * Uninstalling the application now offers an option to remove user settings. ==================================================================================================== Changes/Fixes in 3.13.0 ==================================================================================================== * Switch firmware is now downloaded over HTTPS. * Improved logout on the switch page, which now also clears the stored login credentials. * Uninstalling the application now also removes stored switch login credentials. * Fixed an issue where switch monitoring could stall or report false failures while the switch was rebooting. * Improved responsiveness when selecting a network (UNC) location as the AXIS Camera Station backup destination. * Various UI and translation improvements. * Reduced installer size by removing unused runtime files. * Implemented various internal improvements, including updated dependencies, refactoring and bug fixes, to improve system stability and performance. ==================================================================================================== New features in 3.12.0 ==================================================================================================== * Upgraded to .NET 10, improving performance and long-term compatibility. * The application window now adapts its size to the monitor resolution. ==================================================================================================== Changes/Fixes in 3.12.0 ==================================================================================================== * The installation wizard is renamed "setup assistant" throughout the application. * Improved the setup assistant summary page with status icon tooltips and a clearer default reboot option. * Made the selected theme more clearly visible in the setup assistant. * Improved the login experience on the switch page. * Renamed the switch logs button and log file name for clarity. * Fixed an issue where a maximized window could cover the Windows taskbar. * Various UI and translation improvements. * Improved the robustness of the auto-update functionality. * Implemented various internal improvements, including an updated installer, refactoring and bug fixes, to improve system stability and performance. ==================================================================================================== Changes/Fixes in 3.11.1 ==================================================================================================== * Resolved an issue where AXIS Camera Station Client installation could fail during MSI extraction. ==================================================================================================== Changes/Fixes in 3.11.0 ==================================================================================================== * Enhanced user experience by adding progress feedback during ACS download and installation to manage expectations on processing time. * Standardized save locations for all logs and reports to improve organization and accessibility. * Improved switch detection by filtering and prioritizing 'Internal switch uplink' for more efficient network management. * Implemented various internal improvements, including quality enhancements, refactoring and bug fixes, to improve system stability and performance. ==================================================================================================== Changes/Fixes in 3.10.2 ==================================================================================================== * Improved handling of the larger AXIS Camera Station Pro installer. ==================================================================================================== New features in 3.10.0 ==================================================================================================== * Fully implemented the new “Switch overview” page for AXIS S22 Mk II Series, providing full monitoring and control of key built-in switch functions. * Upgraded to .NET 8, improving performance and long-term compatibility. * Added optional telemetry for usage and crash reporting (enabled only with user consent). * Added network configuration guidance for AXIS S22 Mk II Series, now accessible from the installation wizard’s network page. * Enhanced tooltip for the built-in switch password location on AXIS S22 Mk II Series. * Added support for new Axis NVR models. ==================================================================================================== Changes/Fixes in 3.10.0 ==================================================================================================== * AXIS Camera Station Pro download and update now support .zip installer packages. * Fixed an issue where AXIS Camera Station Pro release notes were not displayed correctly when pre-installed. ==================================================================================================== New features in 3.9.1 ==================================================================================================== * Introduced an initial “Switch overview” page for AXIS S22 Mk II Series, providing quick access to key switch status and actions (first revision includes five data points and actions). * Improved “Hardware inventory” on AXIS S1296 Rack for better detection and confirmation of newly added components. ==================================================================================================== Changes/Fixes in 3.9.1 ==================================================================================================== * The “Update available” dialog now includes a .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0 requirement notice when a lower runtime version is detected. * “Re-run Wizard” button is now hidden for non-administrator users. * Improved support for older AXIS NVR models. ==================================================================================================== New features in 3.8.0 ==================================================================================================== * Add a way to easily access information about AXIS Camera Station 5 for users with an Axis NVR where AXIS Camera Station Pro comes pre-installed from the factory. * AXIS Camera Station database "Backup tool". Added as a separate menu item, it gives users an easy way to take a backup of, and find information about how to restore, the AXIS Camera Station database. ==================================================================================================== Changes/Fixes in 3.8.0 ==================================================================================================== * Improved proxy handling, the application will now be able to properly detect online/offline status despite being behind a web proxy. * The button "Check now" for updates will be disabled and greyed out if offline. * Offline manuals are now in .pdf format instead of dynamic .js/.html. * Improved and centralised certificate validation for external files that are being executed from the application (like AXIS Camera Station installer file). * Improved the way the installer creates the desktop icon. * Improved how the transition from the wizard to the main window is handled in an attempt to reduce an occasional rendering issue that can happen on Windows 11. * Support for new Axis NVR models. ==================================================================================================== New features in 3.7.1 ==================================================================================================== * Change the message in the wizard network page to more clearly recommend users setting a static IP address on the network interface. * AXIS Recorder Toolbox auto-update functionality is completely re-written to a more robust and secure experience, including allowing users to be able to opt in/out of future updates. ==================================================================================================== Changes/Fixes in 3.7.1 ==================================================================================================== * AXIS Recorder Toolbox installer is completely rewritten. * A new storage backend is used to handle application auto-updates. * Replaced the external dependency on Bonjour SDK with an internal mDNS implementation for detecting the built-in PoE switch on the S22 models. * The license agreement document is changed to a format suitable for Windows 11. * Solved an issue where setting manual time in the wizard would cause a one-hour offset during DST. * Solved an issue where AXIS Camera Station Pro landing page could open in multiple instances. * Solved an issue where a race could occur between the AXIS Camera Station Pro landing page and the auto-update pop-up under some circumstances. * Solved an issue where the built-in switch web interface could not be opened if the switch IP address was changed. * Support for new Axis NVR models. ==================================================================================================== New features in 3.6.2 ==================================================================================================== * AXIS Camera Station Pro support - Added an AXIS Camera Station Pro landing page notifying users of AXIS Camera Station Pro availability, offering a simple transition to the new major version. * Wizard summary page - Shows selected settings before applying them to the system, including progress indication when settings are being applied. * A new settings page where application settings can be controlled. With this release, limited to being able to re-run the wizard. ==================================================================================================== Changes/Fixes in 3.6.2 ==================================================================================================== * The application is executed with user permissions by default. Only specific actions that need higher privileges are executed with administrator permissions. * The wizard is completely rewritten to allow a more dynamic, robust and secure experience. * The AXIS Camera Station download and install functionality is using a new download API on axis.com, which comes with improved file integrity checks and error handling. * Logs from the out-of-the-box Windows configuration are included in the server report. * Solved an issue where the S22-series built-in-switch firmware download could cause a crash when resumed after failure. * Support for new Axis NVR models and Windows image versions. ==================================================================================================== New features in 3.5.0 ==================================================================================================== * NVR server report functionality - Added support for creating a server report list in the Support page (BIOS info, Network configuration, IDM, etc.). * Installation of new switch firmware - It is now possible to install new switch firmware directly through ART. * Installation when internet connection is lost - The switch firmware installation will continue even if the connection is lost. The update has no dependency on the internet. * Switch reboot detection - When the switch has rebooted after a switch firmware update, ART will detect when the switch has started. * New credential pop-up - A new pop-up when a user presses "Download" on the switch. We will prompt them to input a username and password for the switch. If any input error occurs or any field is left empty, they will be prompted to enter details. ==================================================================================================== Current Known Limitations ==================================================================================================== * Occasional rendering issue can happen when going from the wizard to the main window on Windows 11. ==================================================================================================== Installation / Uninstallation ==================================================================================================== * Auto-Update - The application will check if a newer version is available when started and show a pop-up informing the user that there is a new release available for download. The user can select if AXIS Recorder Toolbox should check for future updates on startup in the pop-up or the Settings page. * Manual download via axis.com - The .msi file is available at the following URL: https://www.axis.com/products/axis-recorder-toolbox * Uninstall - When uninstalling the application, the user is prompted to choose whether user settings should be kept or removed. Stored switch login credentials are always removed. Logs are retained for audit purposes.