Quadrox WebCCTV Installation Manual - Manual (Page 24)

WebCCTV Installation Manual 24
Version 4.4 Series
Sometimes the support department will ask you to put this setting to None in order to
customize your system for particular use scenarios.
Firewall
If you have a personal firewall, configure it according to section 2.4.4. The ports for outgoing
connections should be opened.
A personal firewall is included in Windows XP Service Pack 2 and also in some virus
scanners. Separate firewall software exists as well.
The personal firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2 has all outgoing and necessary
incoming connections open by default. No extra configuration is necessary in this
case.
Internet Explorer settings
Make sure that Internet Explorer allows the installation and execution of signed ActiveX
components.
1. Make sure you are logged on to Windows as an Administrator.
2. Go to the Tools Menu. Choose Internet Options.
3. Go to the Security Tab.
4. Click the Sites button, deselect the https checkbox and add your WebCCTV to the
trusted sites list. Click OK.
5. Click the Custom level button at the bottom.
6. Set the following options to ‘enable’ or ‘prompt’:
7. Download signed ActiveX controls (prompt)
8. Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins (enable)
9. Script ActiveX controls marked as safe (enable)
Adding your WebCCTV to the trusted sites is required to guarantee that all necessary
communication can be established with the WebCCTV server!
Anti-virus and anti-spyware/malware software
Make sure that your anti-virus and anti-spyware/malware software is set to...
1. Allow the WebCCTV ActiveX component to install and execute. (See also Internet
explorer settings)
2. Allow scripts to be executed.
The web application of the WebCCTV relies heavily on both issues.