12.3 How to configure HTTPS settings
The settings relating to the HTTPS protocol that can enhance the network security by encrypting the access to cameras on this page.
HTTPS settings can be configured by either using the certificate pre-installed to the camera, or using a CA certificate that you obtained by yourself from the CA (CA: Certification Authority). The settings will be configured in the following procedure.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When using a pre-installed certificate:
 
When using a CA certificate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Generate CSR (Certificate Signing Request)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apply for the approval and the issue of server certificate by CA
 
 
 
 
 
 
Install the server certificate
 
 
 
 
 
Configure HTTPS connections
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When a pre-installed certificate is selected
 
 
 
 
 
When a CA certificate is selected
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Access a camera using HTTPS
 
Access a camera using HTTPS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When a pre-installed certificate is selected
 
 
 
 
 
When a CA certificate is selected
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Configuring the HTTPS connection (→12.3.1 Configuration of HTTPS connections)
Generation of the CRT key (SSL encryption key) (→12.3.2 Generation of the CRT key (SSL encryption key))
Generation of CSR (Certificate Signing Request) (→12.3.3 Generation of CSR (Certificate Signing Request))
Installation of the server certificate (→12.3.4 Installation of the server certificate)
Note
To use the CA certificate, you need to apply for the approval and the issue of server certificate by CA.