Pelco C2953M-B manual Network Tab, Changing the Hostname, General Network Settings, SSL Settings

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Network Tab

Use the Network tab to change the camera’s general network settings, configure Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), and enable Secure Shell (SSH).

General Network Settings

The General Network page includes programmable and read-only fields for network communication settings. Available settings include the Hardware Address, Hostname, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Servers.

You can also enable or disable the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server from the General Network page. DHCP automatically assigns an IP address to the device if there is a DHCP server on the network. If DHCP is set to On, the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server settings are read-only text. If DHCP is set to Off, these settings must be manually changed. The default camera setting for DHCP is On.

SSL Settings

To ensure security on the Internet, all Web browsers provide several security levels that can be adjusted for sites that use SSL technology to transmit data. SSL encrypts communications, making it difficult for unauthorized users to intercept and view user names and passwords.

SSL requires signed certificates to determine if the Web browser accessing the camera has the required authentication. The camera can generate a certificate signing request (CSR) that can be sent to a certificate authority for a signature (for example, VeriSign®), or it can generate a self-signed certificate using the Generate Self-Signed Certificate option.

SSH Settings

SSH is a user-enabled protocol that allows Pelco Product Support to log on to and service the camera for advanced troubleshooting purposes. From this page, users with the appropriate permissions can enable or disable SSH access to the camera.

Refer to the following sections for more information:

Changing the Hostname on page 26

Turning On DHCP on page 27

Turning Off DHCP on page 27

Selecting the Secure Sockets Layer Mode on page 28

Generating a Certificate Request on page 29

Generating a Self-Signed Certificate on page 29

Enabling Secure Shell on page 30

CHANGING THE HOSTNAME

1.Place your mouse pointer over the Network tab.

2.Select General from the drop-down menu.

3.Click in the Hostname box and highlight the text.

4.Type a user-friendly name into the Hostname box (1 to 21 characters) using any combination of alphanumeric characters. A user-friendly name makes it easier to recognize the device on the network.

5.Click the Save button to save the settings, or click the Reset button to clear all of the information you entered without saving it.

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Contents IXE Series Extended Platform Network Camera Contents Specifications C2953M-B 10/09 List of Illustrations Regulatory Notices Important NoticesLegal Notice Video Quality CautionModels IntroductionBUILT-IN Analytics Parts List Getting StartedCamera Connections and Features Product OverviewProduct Label Remove Back CoverInstallation PinC2953M-B 10/09 Service Cable Wiring CAT5 CableMultiple Camera Wiring ALARM, RELAY, and 24 VAC ConnectorSingle Camera Wiring Connecting a Relay DeviceConnecting Alarms Supervised AlarmsAlarm Connections Minimum System Requirements Camera Configuration SequenceOperation Accessing the IP Camera Logging on to the CameraLive Video Live Video page Icons Multicast Selecting a StreamUnicast Taking a Snapshot Displaying Video in the Multiscreen ViewSettings Accessing the Camera MenusSystem Tab General SettingsTime Settings Restoring ALL Camera Defaults Configuring the Time SettingsRebooting the Camera Changing the Device NameSSH Settings General Network SettingsSSL Settings Network TabTurning on Dhcp Turning OFF DhcpSelecting the Secure Sockets Layer Mode Generating a Certificate Request Generating a SELF-SIGNED CertificateEnabling Secure Shell Imaging Tab Configuring the Orientation of the Scene Changing the Digital Processing Settings Selecting Auto Exposure Settings Day Night Settings on Selecting Manual Exposure Settings DAY Night Manual Mode DAY Night SettingsDAY Night Auto Mode DAY Night Auto and Manual ModesConfiguring Auto Focus Settings Configuring Manual Focus Settings Setting Tone MAP Options Selecting Auto White Balance Settings Selecting Manual White Balance Settings Audio Configuration Video PresetsVideo Configuration Streams TabSelecting a Video Preset Configuration Configuring a Custom Video Stream Configuration Compression Standards Profile Endura SigningRate Control GOP StructureSelecting the Audio Configuration Settings Users and Groups Tab UsersGroups GroupDeleting a User Creating a NEW UserEditing a User Deleting a Group Creating a NEW GroupEditing a Group Setting the Camera to Mixed General Settings for Users and GroupsSetting the Camera to Node Events Tab SourcesHandlers Creating a System Event Source Creating AN Alarm Event SourceCreating a Timer Event Source Editing AN Event SourceDeleting AN Event Source Creating AN Event Handler Send EmailCreating AN Event Handler Write Jpeg to SD Card Creating AN Event Handler Upload Jpeg to FTP ServerDeleting AN Event Handler Creating AN Event Handler OPEN/CLOSE RelayEditing AN Event Handler Example Handler Filter Setup Help Menu Log Off MenuRequired System SpecificationsModels GeneralVideo ElectricalMechanical Environmental PhysicalProduct Warranty and Return Information