Panasonic Network Camera Bb Hcm381a Operating Instructions

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5.Click [Restar t].
 The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed.
Note
 When you do not know the camera IP address while setting [Automatic 
Setup], you can search it by using the Setup Program (see page 142). Or 
you can search it on the Status page (see page 118) after accessing the 
camera in IPv4.
 If the camera is restarted, all buffered images on the internal memory are 
deleted. The...

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DNS Server 
Address DNS server address is required in the following conditions.
 Transferring camera images by E-mail or FTP
 Setting cameras by their host names on the Multi-
Camera Setup page
 Using the Viewnetcam.com service
 If you have the assigned DNS server IPv6 addresses by 
your ISP or network administrator, enter them in this data 
field. They usually have two addresses.
 IPv6 address consists of 8 hexadecimal digits divided with 
:. Consecutive 0s can be...

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2.4 What is IPsec?
IPsec provides security for the transmission of sensitive information over 
unprotected networks such as the Internet. IPsec authenticates IP packets 
between participating IPsec devices. 
Cameras IPsec Feature
The camera can use IPsec in both IPv4/IPv6. The camera supports the following 
IPsec feature. 
ItemSupported Feature
IKEv1Pre-shared Key Method
Phase 1 mode
Phase 2 mode...

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IPsec Mode Selection
Select transport mode or tunnel mode to access the camera.
Transport Mode (IPv4 Only)
The image is encrypted in the whole way between the camera and your PC. In the 
environment of Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later, transport mode is available 
only in IPv4.
Prepare the following requirements.
ItemSupported Feature
PCOperating System
Web Browser
ISP Service
: Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later
: Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
: Services for multiple global...

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Tunnel Mode (IPv4/IPv6)
An IPsec mode of operation where the entire IP packet including IP header is 
authenticated and encrypted. A new IP header is added (protecting the entire 
original packet). Both VPN clients and VPN gateways can use this mode.
Note
The camera can be accessed only from the PCs under the VPN router. Other 
PCs cannot access the camera.
Prepare the following requirements....

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2.5 Encrypt the Camera Image in Transport Mode
The camera can encrypt the image using IPsec transport mode.
Note
If you use IPsec, refresh interval slows down.
1.Click [IPsec] on the Setup page.
2.Click Camera in the Transport column.
 If you use transport mode in E-mail or FTP transfer, click No. in the Buffer/
Transfer column.
3.Enter each parameter in the data field.
The display shows that 
the communication is in 
HTTP and any people can 
access the camera if they 
have the...

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4.Click [Save] when finished.
 New settings are saved.
5.Click [Cancel].
 The IPsec page is displayed.
6.Check [Use] in the IPsec column, check encoding strength, and click [Save]. 
SettingDescription
Status Check the box to use this encryption method.
Pre-Shared Key It is the key to use in the authentication of communications. 
Enter the same pre-shared key as your PC.
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7.Click [Restart].
8.Set up your PC as it fits to the requirements on page 54.
 Set the FTP server or E-mail server to transfer images.
9.Access the camera (see page 13).
 If you can access the camera, the IPsec setup is complete.
Note
 In IPsec communications, IPsec is displayed on the Top page or the 
Single Camera page.
 If you cannot communicate using IPsec, see 2.9 IPsec in the 
Troubleshooting section of the Installation/Troubleshooting.
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2.6 Encrypt the Camera Image in Tunnel Mode
The camera can encrypt the image using IPsec tunnel mode.
Note
 Do not set IPsec on the PCs under the VPN router. Communications may 
be blocked.
 If you use IPsec, refresh interval slows down.
 The camera can be accessed only from the PCs under the VPN router. 
Other PCs cannot access the camera.
1.Click [IPsec] on the Setup page.
2.Click Add in the...

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4.Click [Save] when finished.
 New settings are saved.
5.Click [Cancel].
 The IPsec page is displayed.
6.Check [Use] in the IPsec column, check encoding strength, and click [Save]. 
SettingDescription
Status Check the box to use this encryption method.
Pre-Shared Key It is the key to use in the authentication of communications. 
Enter the same pre-shared key as your VPN router.
 Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 150). 
But [Space], [], [], [&], [] are not...