If the SharpV unit uses its auto-generated certificate for
HTTPS communication, you must install the certificate on all machines that communicate with
the Sharp unit.
What you should know
- IPv6 static addresses are not supported.
Procedure
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On the machine where you want to register the certificate, log on as an
Administrator.
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Log on to the Sharp
Portal.
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From the Configuration menu, select
the Security page.
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Click the certificate with the Friendly name: Genetec
Portal Auto Generated.
The Certificate details are displayed.
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Click Download certificate and save the certificate file as
prompted by your browser.
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Double-click the certificate.cer file and click
Install Certificate.
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The Certificate Import Wizard
prompts you to select a store location. Select Local
Machine and click Next.
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The wizard prompts you to select the certificate
store you want to use. Select Place all certificates in the following
store and click Browse.
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From the Select Certificate
Store window, select Trusted root certification
Authorities and click OK.
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Click Next to continue, and click
Finish to close the wizard.
The system displays the message: The import was
successful.
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Close all web browsers and open the Windows Task Manager
to ensure that no browser processes are running in the background.
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Log on to the Sharp
Portal. You are automatically logged
on in HTTPS mode.
A lock icon
() in the browser's
address bar indicates that you are now logged on to the camera
with a secure connection.