Pelco IXE Security Camera User Manual


 
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SSH
SSH (Secure Shell) is a user-enabled protocol that allows Pelco Product Support to log on to and service the camera for advanced troubleshooting
purposes. From this page, users with appropriate permissions can enable or disable SSH access to the camera.
Figure 20. SSH Settings Page
To enable SSH:
1. Select the Enabled check box.
NOTE: The username is always root and cannot be changed. The username and password are required when accessing the camera through a
third-party SSH client.
2. Click in the Password box and type a password (4 to 16 alphanumeric characters). Passwords are case sensitive.
3. Click in the Re-type Password box and retype your password.
4. Click the Save button to save the password and enable SSH, or click the Reset button to clear all of the information you entered without
saving it.
WARNING: This is an advanced control intended for troubleshooting camera issues. To prevent damage to the camera, only use this
setting with guidance from Pelco Product Support. Contact Pelco Product Support at 1-800-289-9100 (USA and Canada) or
+1-559-292-1981 (international) for assistance.