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As you will use this unit connected to a network, your attention is called to the following security
risks.
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Leakage or theft of information through this unit
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Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent
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Interference with or stoppage of this unit by persons with malicious intent
It is your responsibility to take precautions such as those described below to protect yourself
against the above network security risks.
• Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.
• If this unit is connected to a network that includes PCs, make sure that the system is not
infected by computer viruses or other malicious entities (using a regularly updated anti-virus
program, anti-spyware program, etc.).
• To prevent unauthorized access, use user-authentication, set user names and passwords, and
limit which users can log in.
• Apply measures such as user authentication to protect your network against leakage or theft of
information, including image data, authentication information (user names and passwords),
alarm mail information and DDNS server information.
• After the unit is accessed by the administrator, make sure to close the browser.
• Change the administrator password periodically. Additionally, save user authentication informa-
tion (user names and passwords) in such a way that it is kept out of the hands of third parties.
• Do not install the camera in locations where the camera or the cables can be destroyed or
damaged by persons with malicious intent.
Network security
