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19- Technical Information Glossary
19.1- RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol)
RTSP
, or Real Time Streaming Protocol, is a network protocol designed to allow media devices to stream content over Ethernet to
devices on the same network or even to devices over the Internet. Instead of using a separate server or video recorder to control the
video feed to remote devices, using RTSP in our IP cameras allows the direct control of the stream from within the camera. This
technology enables Wirepath™ products to stream video to devices even if they can’t support any of our remote viewing apps.
19.2- HTTP vs. HTTPS
HTTP
, or HyperText Transfer Protocol, is the set of rules computers follow to send and receive data when they access servers over
the Internet. Almost all communication between your Internet browser and a web server you access is being sent on this protocol. By
default, HTTP communication happens through port 80. HTTP is not a secure form of communication, meaning that other people or
computers could be overhearing the messages sent over this protocol. Usually this is fine since information sent over HTTP is very
routine requests and replies to allow your browser to load websites. If you are sending private information, like credit card info or
passwords, an HTTP is not a safe way to send or receive it.
HTTPS
, known as Secure HyperText Transfer Protocol, is typically used for passing any data over the Internet that must remain
confidential. It is very similar in most respects to standard HTTP. However, whereas HTTP can be viewed by anyone at any time
with the right knowledge, HTTPS con
nections go through an extra validation process and then open a private “tunnel” using
encryption so that only the sending and receiving computer can read the data. Most HTTPS connections use “SSL” or “TLS” type
encryption to establish an encryption key that are handed to the computers at each end of a transmission, but not the ones in the
middle. HTTPS connections typically use port 443. HTTPS is typically a little slower than HTTP, but the payoff is security.
