Panasonic Network Camera BB-HCM381A BB-HCE481A Getting Started Manual

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2.3 Connecting the Camera to Your IPv6 Network
The Network page offers two options to configure the camera in IPv6.
 [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an IPv6 address to the camera.
 [Static] allows the user to use a specific IPv6 address.
Note
 IPv6 is an expanded protocol created for future Internet expansion. Your 
network and your ISP must support IPv6 before you can use this feature.
1.Click [Network (IPv6)] on the Setup page.
2.Click a connection mode.
3.Enter...

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Static Setup
You can assign a static IPv6 address to the camera. If you select [No] for Allow 
Access from the Internet, the camera can be accessed only from the LAN that 
has an same IPv6 prefix as the camera.
 Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving 
changes.
4.Click [Save] when finished.
 The new settings are saved.
 When finished, the following page is displayed. 
Note
 The current network settings are shown on the Status page in the...

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Setting Description
Allow Access from 
the Internet  If [Yes] is selected for Allow Access from the Internet, 
you can access the camera from the Internet. If [No] is 
selected, the camera can be accessed only from a LAN 
that has an same IPv6 prefix as the camera.
Port Number (Static 
Only) The default port number is 80. A unique port number 
must be set for each terminal on your network.
 Do not set the following port numbers.
FTP: 20 and 21, Telnet: 23, SMTP: 25, DNS: 53,...

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Max. Bandwidth 
Usage The bandwidth can be restricted.
 Select a maximum bandwidth from [Unlimited] to [0.1 
Mbps].
 This setting is valid in both IPv4 and IPv6.
Note
 Set a maximum bandwidth referring to the following file 
sizes. These are examples for a JPEG file of standard 
image quality. File sizes may change depending on the 
image quality or the brightness of the object.
– 160 x 120 pixels: About 3.5 KB (28 Kbit)
– 320 x 240 pixels: About 10 KB (80 Kbit)
– 640 x 480...

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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 Features
The camera can use IPsec in both IPv4 and IPv6. The camera supports the 
following IPsec features.
Item Supported Feature
IKEv1 Pre-shared Key Method
Phase 1 mode :
Main mode
*1
*1 The camera does not support aggressive mode.
Phase 2 mode : Quick 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 for the whole way between the camera and your PC. The 
transport mode is available only in IPv4 for users of Windows XP Service Pack 1 
or later.
Prepare the following required items:
Item Supported Feature
PC Operating 
System: Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later
Web Browser : Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
ISP Service : A service 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 PCs under the VPN router. Other PCs 
cannot access the camera.
Prepare the following required items:
Item Supported Feature
PC Operating 
System: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me,...

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2.5 Encrypting the Camera Image in Transport 
Mode
The camera can encrypt images using IPsec transport mode.
Note
 If you use IPsec, the refresh interval increases.
1.Click [IPsec] on the Setup page.
2.Click Camera in the Transport column.
 If you use transport mode for E-mail or FTP transfer, click No. in the Buffer/
Tr a n s f e r  c o l u m n .
Note
 To display an Alarm Log, set Alarm 1, Alarm 2 or Motion Detection for the 
Trigger Setting and check [Enable].
3.Enter each...

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4.Click [Save] when finished.
 The new settings are saved.
5.Click [Cancel].
 The IPsec page is displayed.
6.Check [Use] in the IPsec column, select an encoding strength, and click 
[Save].Setting Description
Status  Check the box to use this encryption method.
Pre-Shared Key  This is the key used in the authentication of 
communications. Enter the same pre-shared key as 
your PC.
 Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 
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7.Click [Restart].
8.Set up your PC according to the requirements on page 58.
 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 page 24 of Troubleshooting 
on the CD-ROM.
 See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at...