Accessing the Network Camera - Tecnoalarm

VIVOTEKIEEE 802.1x Advanced ModeEnable this function if your network environment uses IEEE 802.1x, which is a port-based networkaccess control. The network devices, intermediary switch/access point/hub, and RADIUS server mustsupport and enable 802.1x settings.The 802.1x standard is designed to enhance the security of local area networks, which providesauthentication to network devices (clients) attached to a network port (wired or wireless). If all certificatesbetween client and server are verified, a point-to-point connection will be enabled; if authentication fails,access on that port will be prohibited. 802.1x utilizes an existing protocol, the Extensible AuthenticationProtocol (EAP), to facilitate communication.■ The components of a protected network with 802.1x authentication:Supplicant(Network Camera)Authenticator(Network Switch)Authentication Server(RADIUS Server)1. Supplicant: A client end user (camera), which requests authentication.2. Authenticator (an access point or a switch): A “go between” which restricts unauthorized end usersfrom communicating with the authentication server.3. Authentication server (usually a RADIUS server): Checks the client certificate and decides whether toaccept the end user’s access request.■ VIVOTEK Network Cameras support two types of EAP methods to perform authentication: EAP-PEAPand EAP-TLS.Please follow the steps below to enable 802.1x settings:1. Before connecting the Network Camera to the protected network with 802.1x, please apply a digitalcertificate from a Certificate Authority (ie. MIS of your company) which can be validated by a RADIUSserver.2. Connect the Network Camera to a PC or notebook outside of the protected LAN. Open theconfiguration page of the Network Camera as shown below. Select EAP-PEAP or EAP-TLS as theEAP method. In the following blanks, enter your ID and password issued by the CA, then uploadrelated certificate(s).42 - User's Manual