HTTP Basic Authentication

HTTP Basic Authentication is a simple method for enforcing access controls to web resources. Instead of cookies or login pages, it uses the standard fields in the HTTP header. A username and password are provided by the browser or application when making a request.

This method can be required in cases where remote software cannot recognize the normal login fields of the camera’s web interface. In that case, you can access the camera directly by using:

http://username:password@camera-IP-address

Example: http://admin:admin@192.168.5.163

Enabling or Disabling Basic Authentication

In the Avonic camera WebGUI, you can enable or disable HTTP Basic Authentication under SYSTEM > User tab.

When enabled, the logout option in the WebGUI is not available:

User tab

When disabled, the logout option is available again:

HTTP Authentication

Every time you change the HTTP Basic Authentication setting, please reboot the camera. Make sure your camera is running the latest firmware to have these functions available.

Steps to Use Basic Authentication

  1. Enable the option in the WebGUI and click SAVE.
  2. A notification will appear to reboot the camera. Reboot it.
  3. After reboot, reopen the WebGUI. Your browser will now prompt for username and password instead of showing the standard login page.
  4. To return to the standard login, disable Basic Authentication, click SAVE, and reboot the camera again.

User Accounts

The camera WebGUI provides three user levels:

  • admin: full access
  • user1: limited to PTZ, presets, focus
  • user2: same as user1

Admin login view

User1/User2 login view

You can change passwords under SYSTEM > User tab. Don’t forget to click SAVE.

Change User Passwords

Note: Resetting the IP via remote will only reset the admin account.

Managing Users

WebGUI User tab

Figure: WebGUI > SYSTEM > User

You can define different users with specific permission levels and unique username/password combinations. There are two levels of users: administrators (full access) and user1/user2 (preview and PTZ controls). Always click SAVE to apply changes.

For easier use, you can rely on browser password managers (such as LastPass) to automatically fill in your login credentials.

Remember to always use strong usernames and passwords.