VIVOTEK
User's Manual - 109
Security > HTTPS
(Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL)
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 Certificate Method
Before using HTTPS for communication with the Network Camera, a
Certificate
must be created
first. There are three ways to create and install a certificate:
Create self-signed certificate
1. Select this option from a pull-down menu.
2. In the first column, select
Enable HTTPS secure connection
, then select a connection option:
“HTTP & HTTPS” or “HTTPS only”.
3. Click
Create certificate
to generate a certificate.
4. The Certificate Information will automatically be displayed as shown below. You can click
Certifi
-
cate properties
to view detailed information about the certificate.
