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D-Link DCS-6112V /6113V User Manual
Configuration
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 certificate first in the second column before clicking the
Save
button.
Create and Install Certificate Method
Before using HTTPS for communication with the camera, a certificate must be
created first.
There are three ways to create and install a certificate:
Create Self-signed Certificate Automatically
1. Select this option.
2. In the first column, select
Enable HTTPS secure connection
, then select
a connection option: “HTTP & HTTPS” or “HTTPS only”.
3. Click
Save
to generate a certificate.
4. The
Certificate Information
will automatically be displayed in the third
column. You can click
Property
to view detailed information about the
certificate.
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 Certificate Manually
1. Click
Create
to open the Create Certificate page, then click
Save
to
generate the certificate.
2. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed in the third
column as shown below. You can click
Property
to see detailed
information about the certificate.
