The Axis 206M operates as a standalone web server. It does not require a DVR or proprietary software to view the feed. Here is how the "Live View" architecture functions:

If you need to view your AXIS 206M from outside your local network, you can use Axis Secure Remote Access

: It uses a progressive scan CMOS sensor to deliver images at a resolution of up to 1280x1024 pixels at 12 frames per second (fps).