3.10.2.4 Configure the UPnP settings
This camera support UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). By using the UPnP function, it becomes possible to
configure the following automatically.
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Configuration of the port forwarding function of the router (However, a router supporting UPnP is required.)
This configuration is useful when accessing the camera via the Internet, or from a mobile terminal or tablet
device.
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Automatic refreshment of the shortcut to the camera that is created on the [Network] folder of the PC even
when the IP address of the camera changes.
[Auto port forwarding]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to use the port forwarding function of the router.
To use the port forwarding function, the router in use must support UPnP and the UPnP must be enabled.
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Default:
Off
Note
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Due to port forwarding, the port number may sometimes be changed. When the number is changed,
it is necessary to change the port numbers registered in the PC and recorders, etc.
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The UPnP function is available when the camera is connected to the IPv4 network. IPv6 is not
supported.
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To check if auto port forwarding is properly configured, click the [Status] tab on the “Maintenance” page,
and check that the “Enable” is displayed for “Status” of “UPnP”. (
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[Status]”)
When “Enable” is not displayed, refer to “Cannot access the camera via the Internet.” in the
“4.2 Troubleshooting” section.
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When the live page or the setting page is not correctly displayed such as when replacing the router in
use, set “UPnP (Auto port forwarding)” to “Off” once and then set it to “On” again.
[Camera short cut]
Select whether or not to create the shortcut to the camera on the [Network] folder of the PC. When creating
the shortcut, select “On”.
To use the shortcut function to the camera, enable the UPnP function on the PC in advance.
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Default:
Off
Note
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To display the shortcut to the camera on the [Network] folder of the PC, it is necessary to add the
Windows component. Refer to the following to enable the UPnP function.
[Start]
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[Settings]
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[NETWORK & INTERNET]
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[Ethernet]
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[Network and Sharing Center]
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select [Turn on network discovery] of [Network discovery] of [Change advanced sharing settings]
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click [Save changes]
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3.10.2.5 Configure the HTTPS settings
It is possible to enhance the network security by encrypting the access to cameras using the HTTPS function.
Refer to “3.10.3 How to configure HTTPS settings” for how to configure the HTTPS settings.
[HTTPS - Connection]
Select the protocol used to connect the camera.
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HTTP:
HTTP and HTTPS connections are available.
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HTTPS:
Only the HTTPS connection is available.
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Default:
HTTP
Select the TLS protocol if you selected HTTPS.
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