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SNMP v3
SNMP v3 supports an enhanced security system that provides protection
against unauthorized users and ensures the privacy of the messages. Users will
be requested to enter security name, authentication password and encryption
password while setting the camera connections in the network management
system. With SNMP v3, the messages sent between the cameras and the
network management system will be encrypted to ensure privacy.
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Enable SNMP v3
Enable SNMP v3 by checking the box.
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Security Name
The maximum length of the security name is 32 characters.
NOTE:
The valid characters are A-Z, a-z, 0-9 and
!#$%&’-.@^_~.
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Authentication Type
There are two authentication types available: MD5 and SHA. Select
<SHA> for a higher security level.
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Authentication Password
The authentication password must be 8 characters or more. The input
characters / numbers will be displayed as dots for security purposes.
NOTE:
The valid characters are A-Z, a-z, 0-9 and
!#$%&’-.@^_~.
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Encryption Type
There are two encryption types available: DES and AES. Select <AES>
for a higher security level.
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Encryption Password
The minimum length of the encryption password is 8 characters and the
maximum length is 512 characters. The input characters / numbers will
be displayed as dots for security purposes. The encryption password
can also be left blank. However, the messages will not be encrypted to
protect privacy.
NOTE:
The valid characters are A-Z, a-z, 0-9 and
!#$%&’-.@^_~.
