Configuring Internet Explorer 7 to accept Unsigned ActiveX Control for remotely viewing CCTV

For security reason, Internet Explorer 7 default configuration does not allow downloading of unsigned ActiveX Control.

The following instructions will guide users to configure Internet Explorer 7 to give user the chance to install Unsigned ActiveX Control.

Step 1: What you will see if Internet Explore 7 refuse to run the embedded ActiveX Control

Step 2: Click on the yellow bar and click Install ActiveX Control

Internet Explorer will display the following dialog if the ActiveX Control had not been signed by a key that it knows.

Step 3: Select Internet Option.

Step 4: Select "Security" Tab and click on the Custom Level button.

Step 5: Change "Download unsigned ActiveX Controls" from the default "Disable" to "Prompt"; Click OK to accept the changes.

Step 6: As in Step 2 click on the yellow bar and select "Install ActiveX" again. Click on the "Install" button when Internet Explorer 7 prompt you the following dialog.

Congratulation! If you are able to follow the above 6 steps, you should be watching your remote camera now.