VIVOTEK FD7141(V) User Manual

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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 section 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, and then select a connection option: 
“HTTP & HTTPS” or “HTTPS only”.
3� Click 
Save to generate certificate.