Transmission Using IPsec
This can be specified by the network administrator.
For communication security, this machine supports IPsec. IPsec transmits secure data packets at the IP
protocol level using the shared key encryption method, where both the sender and receiver retain the
same key. This machine has two methods that you can use to specify the shared encryption key for both
parties: encryption key auto exchange and encryption key manual settings. Using the auto exchange
setting, you can renew the shared key exchange settings within a specified validity period, and achieve
higher transmission security.
• When "Inactive" is specified for "Exclude HTTPS Communication", access to Web Image Monitor
can be lost if the key settings are improperly configured. In order to prevent this, you can specify
IPsec to exclude HTTPS transmission by selecting "Active". When you want to include HTTPS
transmission, we recommend that you select "Inactive" for "Exclude HTTPS Communication" after
confirming that IPsec is properly configured. When "Active" is selected for "Exclude HTTPS
Communication", even though HTTPS transmission is not targeted by IPsec, Web Image Monitor
might become unusable when TCP is targeted by IPsec from the computer side. If you cannot
access Web Image Monitor due to IPsec configuration problems, disable IPsec in System Settings
on the control panel, and then access Web Image Monitor. For details about enabling and
disabling IPsec using the control panel, see "System Settings", Network and System Settings
Reference.
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IPsec is not applied to data obtained through DHCP, DNS, or WINS.
• IPsec compatible operating systems are Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista/7, Windows Server
2003/2003 R2/2008/2008 R2, Mac OS X 10.4 and later, RedHat Linux Enterprise WS 4.0,
and Solaris 10. However, some setting items are not supported depending on the operating
system. Make sure the IPsec settings you specify are consistent with the operating system's IPsec
settings.
Encryption and Authentication by IPsec
IPsec consists of two main functions: the encryption function, which ensures the confidentiality of data,
and the authentication function, which verifies the sender of the data and the data's integrity. This
machine's IPsec function supports two security protocols: the ESP protocol, which enables both of the
IPsec functions at the same time, and the AH protocol, which enables only the authentication function.
ESP Protocol
The ESP protocol provides secure transmission through both encryption and authentication. This
protocol does not provide header authentication.
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