5.2 HTTPS Settings
The camera supports HTTPS connections. When accessing the camera using HTTPS, data sent between the computer and camera is encrypted, providing increased security. To access the camera using HTTPS, see Accessing the camera using HTTPS.
1.
Click the [Setup] tab.
2.
On the left side of the screen under [Basic], click [HTTPS].
3.
Set the following parameters as desired.
a.
Under [HTTPS], select [Use HTTPS] if you want to use the HTTPS feature.
b.
If [HTTPS] is set to [Use HTTPS], enter the IP address or host name of the server that contains the SSL key under [Certificate Information].*1
Generally the camera’s IP address can be entered here.
4.
Click [Save].
It may take up to 5 minutes to receive the SSL key. The camera cannot be accessed using HTTPS until the SSL key is received.
5.
When the [Success!] message is displayed, click [Restart].
All images buffered in the internal memory are deleted when the camera is restarted.
Note
When the camera is configured for HTTPS access, it cannot be accessed using HTTP. Similarly, when the camera is configured for HTTP access (i.e., when [HTTPS] is set to [Use HTTP]), it cannot be accessed using HTTPS.
When configuring the camera for access from the Internet, enter the IP address or host name used to access the camera over the Internet next to [Camera IP Address or Host Name]. In this case a security warning will be displayed when accessing the camera over the local network.
When accessing the camera using HTTPS, frame rate decreases and camera response time increases.
*1
[Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] cannot be entered.
Accessing the camera using HTTPS
If the camera is configured for HTTPS access, it can only be accessed using HTTPS; HTTP access is not possible. Use the following address format when accessing the camera using HTTPS.
1.
Start your PC’s web browser.
2.
In the browser’s address bar, enter https:// followed by the IP address or host name and the port number of the camera, then press [Enter] on the keyboard.
Example: https://192.168.0.253:80
If you have registered with a Dynamic DNS service, such as Viewnetcam.com (see 4.2.1 Configuring the Camera to Use Viewnetcam.com), enter the URL instead of the IP address. Note that accessing the camera this way may only work when you are accessing the camera from outside, i.e., from a PC that is not connected to the same network as the camera.
Example: https://***.viewnetcam.com:80
3.
When the authentication dialog is displayed, enter the user name and password, then click [OK]. The top page is displayed.
Note
If the authentication dialog is not displayed, click the [Login] tab after the camera’s top page is displayed. For more information, see 6.5 The Login Tab.
Installing security certificates
When accessing the camera using HTTPS, a security warning is displayed if there is a security certificate that corresponds to the camera is not installed on the PC. To prevent this dialog from being displayed, follow the procedure below and install a security certificate.
Note
The value entered next to [Camera IP Address or Host Name] on the [HTTPS] screen must match the IP address or host name used to access the camera. If this value does not match, a security warning will be displayed when accessing the camera.
If the IP address or host name used to access the camera changes after installing the security certificate, a security warning will be displayed when accessing the camera. To prevent the security warning from being displayed, a new security certificate must be installed.
When configuring the camera for access from the Internet, enter the IP address or host name used to access the camera over the Internet next to [Camera IP Address or Host Name]. In this case a security warning will be displayed when accessing the camera over the local network.
For Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Vista/Windows XP
Note
Screens displayed when using Windows XP vary slightly from those shown below.
1.
Access the camera using HTTPS.
2.
When the security warning is displayed, click [Continue to this website (not recommended).].
Installing security certificates for unknown devices or sites can lead to security risks. Confirm the origin of the security certificates before installing them for devices or sites other than the camera.
3.
When the authentication dialog is displayed, enter the user name and password, then click [OK].
The top page is displayed.
4.
Click [Certificate Error] in the address bar, then click [View certificates].
5.
Click [Install Certificate...].
Note
If the [Install Certificate...] button is not displayed, exit Internet Explorer, then start Internet Explorer using the [Run as administrator] option. Click [Start]→[All Programs]→right-click [Internet Explorer], then click [Run as administrator].
6.
After the wizard is displayed, click [Next].
7.
Select [Place all certificates in the following store], then click [Browse...].
8.
Click [Trusted Root Certification Authorities], then click [OK].
9.
Click [Next].
10.
Click [Finish].
11.
Click [Yes].
12.
After [The import was successful.] is displayed, click [OK].
Note
After you restart the browser and access the camera using HTTPS, the security warning will not be displayed.
For Internet Explorer 6 and Windows XP
1.
Access the camera using HTTPS.
2.
Click [View Certificate].
Installing security certificates for unknown devices or sites can lead to security risks. Confirm the origin of the security certificates before installing them for devices or sites other than the camera.
3.
Click [Install Certificate...].
4.
After the wizard is displayed, click [Next].
5.
Select [Automatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate], then click [Next].
6.
Click [Finish].
7.
Click [Yes].
8.
After [The import was successful.] is displayed, click [OK].