VIVOTEK
User's Manual - 27
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL)
Advanced Mode
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
Check 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 video server, a Certicate must be created rst. There
are three ways to create and install a certicate:
Create self-signed certificate automatically
1. Select this option.
2. In the rst column, check Enable HTTPS secure connection, then select a connection option: “HTTP
& HTTPS” or “HTTPS only”.
3. Click Save to generate a certicate.