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Video Surveillance Designed for Small Business. What is CaaS™? DW’s Camera as a System edge solutions allow business owners to setup a complete single- or multi-site surveillance system with no server or NVR required. These all-in-one cameras operate as edge recorders, storing high-definition IP video locally (up to 1TB storage options).The cameras can easily be managed on the DW Cloud and via the full-featured DW Spectrum® IPVMS pre-installed on the cameras. The software lets you access your system from any computer, any mobile phone and any tablet, with no recurring fees or high network bandwidth dependencies. No software to buy and install, no license keys and no OS to maintain. Key Technologies All-in-one cameras that do not require NVR’s, DVR’s or on-premise servers MEGApix® CaaS™ cameras act as an all-in-one solution, handling recording, notifications, management and monitoring all accessed remotely, with no need for a dedicated server or remote recorder. DW Spectrum® IPVMS Pre-loaded with DW Spectrum® IPVMS, access and control from your phone or tablet: Our iPhone® and Android® app allow you to check in on your business from across town or across the country. Simple to deploy, effortless to maintain The MEGApix® CaaS™ all-in-one cameras offer a quick and effortless path from installing the camera to watching and recording in minutes. Just install the camera, download the DW Spectrum® client software, activate the licenses and start watching. Camera as a System The CaaS™ solution supports multiple cameras in the same network, and unlimited systems all accessible and manageable via DW Spectrum® client, app, and DW Cloud™. Bandwidth conscious Our ground-breaking architecture places video storage on the camera, not in the cloud or a remote server, placing network flow as a top priority and ensuring that critical network activities get the bandwidth they require. 90 days of retained video Get access to up to 90 days of recorded data all stored locally on the camera, manageable and archived remotely. Ideal complete DW Spectrum® solution for small scale applications The MEGApix® CaaS™, combined with Blackjack® NAS desktop products can deliver a complete DW Spectrum® network solution. Easy and Safe DW’s

The DW Media Server replace the old cert.pem file with new file that was created in Part 1: Creating a Custom SSL Certificate. When ready, start the DW Spectrum Media Server. Windows OS Locate the Service Tray on the Windows Task Bar. Right-click on the DW Media Server icon and select Start Server (stopped). Ubuntu OS Start the DW Media Server in the Terminal program with the command:service digitalwatchdog-mediaserver startThis completes the application of the new cert.pem SSL certification file.Expired Self-Signed SSL CertificatesIf a DW Spectrum Server’s SSL Certificate (self-signed or public) has expired, the following prompt will appear:Enable (check) the “Trust this server” checkbox and select “Connect Anyway” to continue with connecting to the Server. This prompt will continue to appear each time you attempt to connect with the Server until the certificate has been renewed.Alternatively, you can disable the SSL Certificate verification setting in the DW Spectrum Mobile application, but this is not recommended as it will lower the security level of your connection.Renewing (Recreating) an Expired Self-Signed SSL CertificateA new self-signed cert.pem file can be generated and will be valid for up to one year after it has been re-created by the system.To renew (re-create) another self-signed SSL certificate for DW Spectrum: Stop the DW Spectrum Media Server. Windows OS Locate the Service Tray on the Windows Task Bar. Right-click on the DW Media Server icon and select Stop server (started). Ubuntu OS Open the Terminal program on the Linux computer. You can do this by using the Search function in the system Unity menu.Alternatively, you can simultaneously press the Ctrl+Alt+T keys on the keyboard to launch the Terminal program. The Terminal window will display.Log in as the root Administrator by using: When prompted, enter the root admin password (will not display). **NOTE: For older DW Blackjack units purchased prior to June 18, 2021, the previously utilized default Linux OS login was “admin/admin”. Next stop the DW Media Server with:service digitalwatchdog-mediaserver stop Next, locate the old self-signed certificate file labeled “cert” (cert.pem file). Systems Using Windows OS:C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Digital Watchdog\Digital Watchdog Media Server\ssl Systems Using Ubuntu OS:/opt/digitalwatchdog/mediaserver/var/sslOnce located, right-click on the file and select “Delete” to remove the old self-signed certificate file. After deleting the old self-signed certificate, start the DW Spectrum Media Server. A new cert.pem file will be generated and will display in the same SSL folder where the old file was previously located.This renewed certificate will be valid for up to one (1) year following this re-creation. Windows OS Locate the Service Tray on the Windows Task Bar. Right-click on the DW Media Server icon and select Start Server (stoppe. Ubuntu OS Start the DW Media Server using the Terminal program with the command:service digitalwatchdog-mediaserver start

DW Spectrum SSL Certificate Management-----------------------------------Affected Roles: Administrator, OwnerRelated Digital Watchdog VMS Apps: DW Spectrum® IPVMSSoftware Version: DW Spectrum v4.2 and newerComplexity: MediumLast Edit: August 29, 2023-----------------------------------Secure Socket Layer (SSL)DW Spectrum Servers utilize a self-signed Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate by default. SSL certificates are small data files that digitally bind a cryptographic key to an organization’s details such the public key and the owner of a website or server. Typically, SSL is used to secure credit card transactions, data transfer, and logins. Although more recently, it has become the norm when securing browsing of social media sites.These data packets are transmitted between the DW Spectrum Server and the requesting client with digitally signed acknowledgements to start an SSL encrypted session.As a result, the data packets containing the requested information that are sent over the encrypted session can only be decoded by the designated receiving node(s). By combining this with the HTTPS protocol, this acts as a “protective lock” on the data during the transfer to better mitigate malicious agents (cybercriminals) that may be attempting to intercept or eavesdrop on sensitive information.This article will outline self-signed and purchased SSL certificates, checking certificate validity, preparing a custom certificate (purchased), and how to apply a custom certificate. SSL Certificate AuthoritiesDW Spectrum uses a self-signed SSL certificate, located in the certificate file directory, titled as “default.pem”. It will be generated and renewed automatically when the Server restarts.However, while still a means to keep connections secure and encrypted, self-signed certificates are not always easily recognized by web browsers in comparison to using an SSL certificate that was purchased from a common certificate authority.If you wish to purchase a certificate rather than utilize a self-signed SSL certificate, the most recognized SSL certificate providers can be found here: Spectrum Client Application WarningIf the an affiliated DW Spectrum Server is using version 4.2 or higher, the mobile application will attempt to verify that the target Server is using an SSL Certificate for security. However, a notification will display alerting an SSL certificate verification issue if the DW Spectrum Server is using the default Self-Signed SSL Certificate that is generated automatically.While valid, this is due to the Server using a self-signed certificate as opposed to using a public certificate that has been purchased from a recognized certificate provider. Select “Connect Anyway” to confirm that you trust the current Server. This message will not display the next time that you connect with the Server as long as its SSL Certificate remains valid. The following prompt may display:Checking SSL Certificate Validity & InformationTo check the validity of a Server’s SSL Certificate and its expiration date, connect to the Server’s Web Admin and click the “Not Secure” indicator in the address bar.The

Camera as a System edge solutions offer the power and security of the DW Spectrum® IPVMS in a simple and user-friendly deployment. Easy to Use Software Powered by DW Spectrum®,the CaaS™ IP cameras are fast,intuituve and simple to manage. No Need for Open Ports With DW® Cloud™, users canaccess all their systems with noport forwarding or complicatednetwork setup. Auto Software Updates DW Spectrum® provides automatic and remote software updates with no additional costs and recurring charges. Encrypted and Secure DW Spectrum® IPVMS allows only secureconnections and encrypted video and trafficbetween servers and clients. Cross-Platform View your MEGApix® CaaS™ IP camerasfrom any computer, laptop, smartphoneor tablet. Mobile Apps and Apple TV View your system from anywhere with a smartphone or tablet, even on an Apple TV! Remote monitoring via DW Cloud™ Plug & Play setup: connecting your DW® CaaS™ camera is easywith DW Cloud™, with no port-forwarding or other complexnetwork configuration. And, there is no additional recurring charge for DW Cloud™! Full Control, Remote Access and Live Notifications DW’s Camera as a System edge solutions bring you the capabilities of a full-scale VMS in an IP camera. You can access, manage and monitor your system remotely quickly and effeciently. 24/7 Access Access your edge cameras'live and archive data remotely,anytime, anywhere with aninternet connection. Multi-User Access Assign multi-level users withdifferent access to the cameras.Have up to 10 users access thecamera simultaneously. Activity-Based Search Quickly find events of interestin your archive with smartaction-driven search andthumbnail views. Easy Archive and Sharing When you locate the eventyou are looking for, exportingit and sharing with other usersis fast and simple. Alerts and Notifications Get instant notificationson your mobile phone, monitoring clientand your email if somethingis not right. 5MP 360° hemisperic fisheye view with zero distortion MEGApix® Pano™ 360° view fisheye cameras with IR monitor an entire room with a single camera, providing the ultimate ROI. License Plate Recognition (LPR) The MEGApix® CaaS 4MP LPR cameras are engineered to capture license plates of moving vehicles in extreme light conditions, up to 60' at up to 50mph. No Maintenance Fees With DW®, there are no maintenance fees or

Certificate’s status will display. Review the details as needed.A self-signed SSL Certificate that was generated automatically by the DW Spectrum Server is considered as a valid certification despite not being distributed by public certificate dealer. You can identify a self-signed certificate if the “Issued to” and “Issued by” details are “Digital Watchdog”. Part 1: Preparing a Custom SSL CertificateTo improve DW Spectrum Server security, you can obtain a public/signed certificate from your preferred certificate provider and install it in the certificate directory as a file called “cert.pem”. A valid certificate should be issued by the Certificate Authority (CA) and contain the full certificate chain information. Otherwise, you will need to generate the Intermediate CA chain information yourself.To prepare a custom certificate after receiving the certificate file from the CA: Open a text file using a text editor (Ex: Notepad) and save it as “cert.pem”. Open each certificate file that you have received from the CA in a text editor and extract the following content: Root CA (Ex: ca_bundle.crt) Server Certificate (Ex: certificate.crt) Intermediate CA (if not provided by your certificate provider, visit and enter the content from the Server Certificate file to generate the content for the Intermediate CA) Private Key (Ex: private.key) Add the content to the cert.pem file in the following format:-----BEGIN PRIVATE KEY----- ... Private key content ... -----END PRIVATE KEY----- -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- ... Server certificate content ... -----END CERTIFICATE----- -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- ... Intermediate CA content ... -----END CERTIFICATE----- -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- ... Root CA content ... -----END CERTIFICATE----- Save changes to cert.pem.Part 2: Installing a Custom SSL CertificateOnce you have created the cert.pem file from the certificate files that were provided by your CA, perform the following to replace the self-signed certificate with the custom SSL Certificate. Stop the DW Spectrum Media Server. Windows OS Locate the Service Tray on the Windows Task Bar. Right-click on the DW Media Server icon and select Stop server (started). Ubuntu OS Open the Terminal program on the Linux computer. You can do this by using the Search function in the system Unity menu.Alternatively, you can simultaneously press the Ctrl+Alt+T keys on the keyboard to launch the Terminal program.The Terminal window will display. Log in as the root Administrator by using: When prompted, enter the root admin password. Text will not display while typing the root admin password.**NOTE: For older DW Blackjack units purchased prior to June 18, 2021, the previously utilized default Linux OS login was “admin/admin”. Next stop the DW Media Server with:service digitalwatchdog-mediaserver stop Locate the directory for the DW Spectrum Server SSL Certificate.The SSL Certificate file can be found in the following directories: Systems Using Windows OS:C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Digital Watchdog\Digital Watchdog Media Server\ssl Systems Using Ubuntu OS:/opt/digitalwatchdog/mediaserver/var/ssl After stopping