Axis Q1931–E User Manual

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AXIS Q1931–E PT Mount Thermal Network CameraSystem OptionsSystem OptionsSecurityUsersUser access control is enabled by default and can be configured under System Options > Security > Users. An administrator canset up other users by giving them user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which meansthat anybody may access the Live View page.The user list displays authorized users and user groups (access levels):Viewer - Access to the Live View pageOperator - Access to the Live View page and to all settings except System OptionsAdministrator - Unrestricted access to all settings; can add, modify and remove other users.Under HTTP/RTSP Password Settings, select the type of password to allow. You may need to allow unencrypted passwords if there areviewing clients that do not support encryption, or if you upgraded the firmware and existing clients support encryption but needto log in again and be configured to use this functionality.Under User Settings, select the Enable anonymous viewer login option to allow anonymous users access to the Live View page.Select the Enable anonymous PTZ control login to allow anonymous users access to the PTZ controls.Deselect the Enable Basic Setup option to hide the Basic Setup menu. Basic Setup provides quick access to settings that should bemade before using the Axis product.ONVIFONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is a global interface standard 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 betweendifferent vendor products, increased flexibility, reduced cost and future-proof systems.By creating a user you automatically enable ONVIF communication. Use the user name and password with all ONVIF communicationwith the product. For more information see www.onvif.orgIP Address FilterIP address filtering is enabled on the System Options > Security > IP Address Filter page. Once enabled, the listed IP address areallowed or denied access to the Axis product. Select Allow or Deny from the list and click Apply to enable IP address filtering.The administrator can add up to 256 IP address entries to the list (a single entry can contain multiple IP addresses).HTTPSThe 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-signedcertificate to install a self-signed certificate. Although self-signed certificates are free and offer some protection, true security is onlyimplemented after the installation of a signed certificate issued by a Certificate Authority.To obtain a signed certificate from an issuing Certificate Authority, click Create Certificate Request. When the signed certificate isreturned, click Install signed certificate to import the certificate. The properties of any certificate request currently resident inthe product or installed can be viewed by clicking Properties.To enable HTTPS in the Axis product, the HTTPS Connection Policy must be set for each user group.For more information, see the online help .37