Set up an old Axis camera or a VM with Axis emulator (rare). Use ffmpeg to test stream access:
: It is widely supported by web browsers and third-party software like Home Assistant or ZoneMinder . How to Request a Stream inurl axis cgi mjpg motion jpeg install
Each frame is compressed independently, making it easier for legacy systems to decode but requiring significantly higher bandwidth (up to 10x more) compared to modern H.264 or H.265 codecs. Functionality: Set up an old Axis camera or a VM with Axis emulator (rare)