Viewer software
It is necessary to install the viewer software "Network Camera View 4" to display images on a PC.
This software can be installed directly from the network video encoder
Important:
•The default setting of "Automatic installation of Viewer software" is
"On". Follow the instructions on page 66 when the message is dis- played on the information bar of the browser.
•When the "Live" page is displayed for the first time, the install wiz- ard of the ActiveX control required to display images from the cam- era will be displayed. Follow the instructions of the wizard.
•When the install wizard is displayed again even after completing the installation of the ActiveX, restart the PC.
•The viewer software used on each PC should be licensed individu- ally. The number of installations of the viewer software from the unit can be checked on the [Upgrade] tab of the "Maintenance" page (☞ page 22). Refer to your dealer for the software licensing.
About the network security
Equipped security functions
The following security functions are featured in this unit.
qAccess restrictions by the host authentication and the user authentication
It is possible to restrict users from accessing the unit by setting the host authentication and/or the user authen- tication to "On". (☞ Page 50)
wAccess restrictions by changing the HTTP port
It is possible to prevent illegal access such as port scanning, etc. by changing the HTTP port number. (☞ Page 54)
Important:
•Leakage of information such as image data, authentication information (user name and password), alarm mail information, FTP server information, DDNS server information, etc. can happen. Perform the countermeasure such as the access restriction using the user authentication.
•After the unit is accessed by the administrator, make sure to close the browser for added security.
•Change the administrator password periodically for added security.
Note:
•When user authentication (authentication error) has failed to pass 8 times within 30 seconds using the same IP address (PC), access to the unit will be denied for a while.
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