Introduction

Axon docks give Axon body cameras a wired network connection to Axon Evidence or Evidence Local to upload evidence and download camera updates. While information transfers securely to your organization’s account, the dock also recharges the camera’s battery.

As of firmware v3.20 (late 2024), Axon Dock supports IPv6, IPv4, and IPv6/IPv4 dual-stack environments, plus support for multiple languages.

Health and safety warnings

Read the latest warnings and instructions at www.axon.com/legal.

The health and safety warnings are to reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage. Read those warnings fully before using this product.

Axon Dock types

Axon has different docks for Axon Body, Body 2, Fleet, and Flex.

Axon's dock has two major parts. One is the core module, which connects to the internet and transfers information to Axon Evidence services. The other is the individual bay, which accepts the Axon hardware. The system is modular, and up to five individual bays can be connected to one core.

The type of bay you use depends on which Axon camera you use. There are three individual bay designs for:

  • Axon Body cameras and Axon Flex cameras and controllers
  • Axon Body 2 and Axon Fleet cameras
  • Axon Flex 2 cameras and controllers
Shows the original dock core.

Core

Shows an individual dock bay for Axon Body Cameras and Axon Flex systems.

Individual bay for Axon Body Cameras and Axon Flex systems

  1. Axon Flex camera port
  2. Axon Body camera or an Axon Flex controller port
Shows an individual dock bay for Axon Body 2 Cameras.

Individual Bay for Axon Body 2 Cameras

  1. Axon Body 2 camera or an Axon Fleet camera port
Shows an individual dock bay for Axon Flex 2 Systems.

Individual Bay for Axon Flex 2 Systems

  1. Accepts an Axon Flex 2 camera
  2. Accepts an Axon Flex 2 controller

A 6-bay dock is also available. As with the individual bays, there are three different models. One accepts Axon Body cameras and Axon Flex cameras and controllers (below left). Another accepts Axon Body 2 and Axon Fleet cameras (below right). The third is designed for Axon Flex 2 cameras and controllers (not shown below).

Shows a 6-bay dock for Axon Body Cameras and Axon Flex systems.

6-bay for Axon Body Cameras and Axon Flex systems

Shows a 6-bay dock for Axon Body 2 Cameras and Axon Fleet Cameras.

6-bay for Axon Body 2 and Axon Fleet Cameras

Use a bridge adapter to attach the core to a bay and to attach individual bays to each other.

Shows the front of a bridge adapter.

Bridge adapter front

Shows the rear side of a bridge adapter.

Bridge adapter back

Be careful when removing a bridge adapter from a bay, as damage may occur if the bridge adapter is removed unevenly from the bay. Bridge adapters must be pulled straight out and not angled when removed.

Use a locking adapter to fasten a core and bays together.
Shows a locking adapter that fastens a core and bay together.

Additional materials

An Axon Dock may come with an ethernet cable and an external power supply.

Shows the multi-bay dock power supply and cable.Shows the 8-bay dock power supply and cable. Shows the single-bay dock power supply and cable. Shows an ethernet cable.
Power supply, multi-Bay Dock (SKU 100142) Power supply, single-Bay Dock (SKU 71104) Ethernet cable

Find dock information in Axon Evidence

Information about an Axon Dock and the devices connected to them is available in your agency’s Axon Evidence account by going to the Device Profile page for the dock. Your dock must be registered (see next section) to use this page.

The Device Profile page shows the dock model, serial number, and status of cameras connected to the dock. The Connected Devices section of the page is built by assembling the reports sent from a camera each it is docked.

This screen shows an Axon Legacy Dock single-bay device profile page in Axon Evidence.
Shows the Axon Evidence Inventory page for a dock.

Set WAN access

In Axon Evidence, select Admin > Axon Dock to set if the dock can be configured through the WAN port. Confirm this setting is enabled before registering and/or connecting your dock to the network. DO NOT connect your WAN port to the internet without a firewall.
Shows the Axon Dock Settings in Axon Evidence.

Registration

If you do not have an Axon Evidence account, contact your Axon administrator and ask for an account invitation. When the email invitation arrives from [email protected], accept it and create an account.

Registration and configuration of Axon Docks is not required, but registering does make inventory management of your docks, including returns through Axon Evidence, much easier. Your dock must be registered to use the Device Profile page in Axon Evidence.

  1. Use Axon Device Manager (ADM) to register and name Axon Body Docks for inventory and management purposes.
  2. When using the ADM Tap Device option to look for the NFC tag (for Body 3, Workforce, and Body 4), hold your mobile device near the icon on the dock. For the 1-bay dock, the icon is on the side of the dock nearest to the ethernet port. For the 8-bay dock, the icon is near bay 1, on the side of the dock near the power connection.
  3. Use logical names when changing the Device Name in Axon Evidence. This will assist in understanding the location and purpose for the dock.
  4. Use the Device Home feature in Axon Evidence if you have more than one location with Axon Docks.