User manual

AXIS P1214–E Network Camera
System Options
System Options
Security
Users
User access control is enabled by default and can be configured under System Options > Security > Users. An administrator can
set up other users by giving them user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means
that anybody may access the Live View page.
The user list displays authorized users and user groups (access levels):
Viewer - Access to the Live View page
Operator - Access to the Live View page and to all settings except System Options
Administrator - Unrestricted access to all settings; can add, modify and remove other users.
Under HTTP/RTSPPasswordSettings, select the type of password to allow. You may need to allow unencrypted passwords if there
are viewing clients that d o not support encryption, or if you upgraded the firmware and existing clients support encryption but need
to log in again and be c onfiguredtousethisfunctionality.
Under User Settings, select the Enable anonymous viewer login option to allow anonymous users access to the Live View page.
Deselect the Enable Basic Setup option to hide the Basic Setup menu. Basic Setup provides quick access to settings that should be
made before using the Axis prod uct.
ONVIF
ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is a global inte rface sta ndard that makes it easier for end users, integrators , consultants,
and manufacturers to take advantage of the possibilities offered by network video technology. ONVIF enables interoperablity between
different vendor products, increased flexibility, reduced cos
t and future-pro of systems.
By creating a user you au toma tically enable ONVIF commu
nication. Use the user name and password with all ONVIF communication
with the product. For more information see www.onvif.org
IP Address Filter
IP address filtering is enabled on the System Options > Security > IP Address Filter page. Once enabled, the listed IP address are
allowed or denied access to th
e Axis product. Select Allow or Deny from the li st and click Apply to enable IP address filtering.
The administrator can a
dd up to 256 IP address entries to the list (a single entry can contain multiple IP addresses).
HTTPS
The Axis product supports encrypted browsing using HTTPS. This is configured on the System Options > Security > HTTPS page.
A self-signed certificate can be used until a Certificate Authority-issued certificate has been obtained. Click Create self-signed
certificate to install a self -signed certificate. Although self-signed certificates are free and offer some protection, true security is o nly
impl
emented after the installatio n of a signed certifica te issued by a Certificate Authority.
To obtain a signe d certificate from an issuing Certificate Authority, click Create Certificate Request. When the signed certificate
is returned, click Install signed certificate to import the certificate. The properties of any certificate request currently resident in
the product or installed can be viewed by clicking Properties.
To enable HTTPS in the Axis product, the HTTPS C onnection Policy must be set for each user group.
For more i nformation, see the online help
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