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6.1.3 HTTPS
HTTPS: Stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
HTTPS is a combination of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol with the SSL/TLS protocol to provide
encrypted co
mmunication and secure identification of a network web server. HTTPS connections
are often used for sensitive transactions in corporate information systems. The main idea of
HTTPS is to create a secure channel over an insecure network. This ensures reasonable
protection from eavesdroppers and man-in-the-middle attacks, provided that adequate cipher
suites are used and that the server cer
tificate is verified and trusted.
¾ HTTPS: To enable or disable the HTTPS service here. Note that the HTTPS function of this
camera is not only encrypted the web content but also audio/video data. If the HTTPS is
enabled, there is further option for “HTTP&HTTPS” or “HTTPS only”. In case, the “HTTPS
only” is enabled, all packets from the camera will go through HTTPS only and HTTP service
is no longer available.
¾ Port: Choose the HTTPS port. The default value is 443.
6.1.4 DDNS service
DDNS: Stands for Dynamic Domain Name Server
Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) provides you at least one IP address which you use to
connect to the Internet. The address you get may be static, meaning it never changes, or
dynamic, meaning it’s likely to change periodically. Just how often it changes, depends on your
ISP. A dynamic IP address complicates remote access since you may not know what your current