2.7.5 Configure the data encryption settings [Data encryption]
The settings relating to the data encryption can be configured in this section.
[Stream 1], [Stream 2]
Select “On” or “Off” for Stream(1) and Stream(2) to determine whether or not to activate data encryption.
[Encryption password], [Retype encryption password]
Set the password for data encryption.
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Available number of characters: 4 - 16 characters
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Unavailable characters: " &
IMPORTANT
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Data encryption is not available for JPEG.
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The initial password is displayed in “MAC address” on the [Upgrade] screen of the [Maintenance] tab. When using data encryption, make sure to change the password.
Note
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In order to view streams with data encryption set to “On”, you must install the viewer software.
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If you confirm streams with data encryption set to “On” on the “Live” page, password entry for decryption is displayed. If you correctly enter the “Encryption password” that was set, you will be able to view images.
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When “Mic input” is selected for “Audio transmission mode”, only audio may be played until the password is entered.

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Streams that have data encryption enabled for them are wrapped in < > in the [Live view] pull-down menu. Additionally, streams that have data encryption enabled for them are enclosed within < > in the setup menu pull-down menu.
Example: When Stream 1 and JPEG are data encrypted
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[Live view] pull-down menu on the “Live” page
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Pull-down menu in the setup menu
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The AAC-LC audio data will be encrypted when “On” is selected for “Data encryption” of both Stream(1) and Stream(2). (“G.726” and “G.711” will not be encrypted.) When “AAC-LC” is selected for “Audio input encoding format”, the audio will not be played while JPEG image is displayed in the “Live” page.

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For encrypted MP4 files, you can use the decryption tool to confirm the images.
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If “On” is selected for data encryption, the maximum number of cameras that can be connected simultaneously will be reduced.