VIVOTEK
User's Manual - 29
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL)
Advanced Mode
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�
Enable HTTPS
Check this item to enable HTTPS communication, then select a connection option: "HTTP & HTTPS"
or "HTTPS only". Note that you have to create and install a certificate first in the second column before
clicking the
Save
button�
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 automatically
1� Select this option�
2. In the first column, check
Enable HTTPS secure connection
, then select a connection option: “HTTP
& HTTPS” or “HTTPS only”.
3� Click
Save
to generate a certificate.