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<body>Hi,<div><div><br /></div><div>We are using the live555ProxyServer to proxy RTSP streams. It works fine for most CCTV cameras, but the RTSP Stream keeps getting disconnected and ultimately stops entirely for a CCTV camera.</div><div><br /></div><div>After analyzing network traffic between the proxy server and the CCTV camera in question, we realized that the proxy server is sending "options" requests to the camera without authentication first, getting an "unauthorized" reply, then re-sending with authentication. This behavior caused the CCTV camera to invalidate the RTSP session. After re setting up session for a few times, the CCTV camera then stopped responding to "options" requests.</div><div><br /></div><div>We've also tried using VLC player (V2.2.1) with the CCTV camera in question. The RTSP Stream remains stable. VLC player is sending "get-parameter" requests with authentication.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>1. Is there any way to make the proxy server send "options" with authentication?</div><div><br /></div><div>2. Is the behavior of the CCTV camera in question correct? (According to spec, or widely accepted?)</div><div><br /></div><div>Best Regards,</div><div>Jie Hui</div></div></body></html>