Panasonic Network Camera Bb Hcm371a Operating Instructions

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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. 
Item Supported Feature
IKEv1 Pre-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.
Item Supported Feature
PC Operating 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.
Item...

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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].  Setting Description
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.
•Enter ASCII characters for...

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7.Click [Restart].
8.Set up your PC as it fits to the requirements on page 52.
•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.
Notes
•In IPsec communications, IPsec is displayed on the Top page or the 
Single Camera page.
•If you cannot communicate using IPsec, see 2.10 IPsec in the 
Troubleshooting section of the Installation/Troubleshooting.
•See the Panasonic Network Camera...

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2.6 Encrypt the Camera Image in Tunnel Mode
The camera can encrypt the image using IPsec tunnel mode.
Notes
•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].  Setting Description
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...

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7.Click [Restar t].
8.Set up your VPN router as shown below.
•To use tunnel mode, you need to set up your VPN router. Setting Description
IPsec•Check the box to enable IPsec features. If you clear the 
box, whole IPsec features will be invalid.
Encoding strength•Encoding strength for IPsec can be selected. If you select 
[Standard], DES or NULL is valid as an algorithm, and then 
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•Set up the IPsec policy as the following.
9.Access the camera (see page 13).
•If you can access the camera, the IPsec setup is complete.
Notes
•In IPsec communications, IPsec is displayed on the Top page or the 
Single Camera page.
•If you cannot communicate using IPsec, see 2.10 IPsec in the 
Troubleshooting section of the Installation/Troubleshooting.
•See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/technic/rtr_setup/ 
for...