Speed Dome
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Network Switch
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RADIUS Server
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User Manual of Network Speed Dome
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6.3.6 Configuring 802.1X Settings
Purpose:
The speed dome supports IEEE 802.1X standard.
IEEE 802.1X is a port-based network access control. It enhances the security level of
the LAN. When devices connect to this network with IEEE 802.1X standard, the
authentication is needed. If the authentication fails, the devices don͛t connect to the
network.
The protected LAN with 802.1X standard is shown as follows:
Figure 6-16 Protected LAN
Before connecting the Network Camera to the protected LAN, please apply a
digital certificate from a Certificate Authority.
The network camera requests access to the protected LAN via the
authenticator (a switch).
The switch forwards the identity and password to the authentication server
(RADIUS server).
The switch forwards the certificate of authentication server to the network
camera.
If all the information is validated, the switch allows the network access to
the protected network.
For your privacy and to better protect your system against security risks, we
strongly recommend the use of strong passwords for all functions and network
devices. The password should be something of your own choosing (using a
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