Vivotek FD8169 Security Camera User Manual


 
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Security > HTTPS
(Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL)
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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.
Create and Install Certicate Method
Before using HTTPS for communication with the Network Camera, a Certicate must be created
rst. There are three ways to create and install a certicate:
Create self-signed certificate
1. Select this option from a pull-down menu.
2. In the rst column, select Enable HTTPS secure connection, then select a connection option:
“HTTP & HTTPS” or “HTTPS only”.
3. Click Create certicate to generate a certicate.
4. The Certicate Information will automatically be displayed as shown below. You can click Certi-
cate properties to view detailed information about the certicate.