Vivotek FE8174 - Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL)

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Security > HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL)
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.
Create and Install Certicate Method
Before using HTTPS for communication with the Network Camera, a Certicate must be created rst.
There are three ways to create and install a certicate:
Create self-signed certificate
1. Select the rst option.
2. Check Enable HTTPS secure connection, then select a connection option: “HTTP & HTTPS” or
“HTTPS only”.
3. Click Create certicate to generate a certicate.
4. The Certicate Information will automatically be displayed in the lower screen as shown below. You
can click Certicate properties to view detailed information about the certicate.