Secure camera communication using a browser

A secure connection from a station to a camera connected to a DVR or NVR by means of a browser requires a server certificate in the camera that was signed by a root CA certificate in the browser’s trust store.

If the server certificate in the camera is not signed by a recognized root CA certificate in the browser’s trust store, you will need to connect using http:// to view video streams. This requirement is due to browser security.

NOTE: If you logged in to your station using https:// and you need to switch and log in with http:// instead, you must clear the browser cache to enable the login.

An https:// connection is always to be preferred. Before you discover cameras, make sure that each camera has a server certificate that was signed by a root CA certificate in the browser’s trust store. The “System Security” chapter in this document explains how to generate server certificates and get them signed by a CA (Certificate Authority) as well as how to serve as your own CA.

Use the camera’s configuration web page to install the signed server certificate in the camera.

Secure camera communication using a browser

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