43D-Link DCS-3010 User Manual
Conguration
HTTPS
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 that you have to create and
install a certicate rst in the second column before clicking the Save button.
Create and Install Certicate Method
Before using HTTPS for communication with the camera, a certicate must be
created rst.
There are three ways to create and install a certicate:
Create Self-signed Certicate Automatically
1. Select this option.
2. In the rst column, select Enable HTTPS secure connection, then select
a connection option: “HTTP & HTTPS” or “HTTPS only”.
3. Click Save to generate a certicate.
4. The Certicate Information will automatically be displayed in the third
column. You can click Property to view detailed information about the
certicate.
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 Certicate Manually
1. Click Create to open the Create Certicate page, then click Save to
generate the certicate.
2. The Certicate Information will automatically be displayed in the third
column as shown below. You can click Property to see detailed
information about the certicate.