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Section 3: Advanced Configuration

This section explains how to enable authentication and encrypted communication over

SSL (Secure Socket Layer). It helps protect streaming data transmission over the Internet on

higher security level.

Enable HTTPS

Select this item to enable HTTPS communication, then select a connection option: "HTTP &

HTTPS" or "HTTPS only".

Note: You must create and install a certificate first in the "Create and Install Certificate

Method" section before clicking the Save button.

Create and Install Certificate Method

Before using HTTPS for communication with the camera, a certificate must be created first.

There are three ways to create and install a certificate:

Create Self-signed Certificate Automatically

1. Select this option.

2. In the first column, select Enable HTTPS secure connection, then select a connection

option: "HTTP & HTTPS" or "HTTPS only".

3. Click Save to generate a certificate.

4. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column. You

can click Property to view detailed information about the certificate.

5. Click Live Video to return to the main page. Change the address from "http://" to

"https://" in the address bar and press Enter. Some Security Alert dialogs will pop up.

Click OK or Yes to enable HTTPS.

Create Self-signed Certificate Manually

1. Click Create to open the Create Certificate page, then click Save to generate the

certificate.

2. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed in the third column as shown

below. You can click Property to see detailed information about the certificate.

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