BrightSign Networking Solutions v.3.4 - Manual

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BrightSign, LLC. 16795 Lark Ave., Suite 200 Los Gatos, CA 95032
USA +1-408-852-9263 | International +44 1223 911842 | www.brightsign.biz
Version 3.4
NETWORKING SOLUTIONS
BrightSign supports four methods of BrightSign management via the following network options:
Simple File Networking
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Distribute presentations to BrightSign units through a web folder
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Allows bandwidth throttling (specifying limits for content downloads within certain time periods)
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Convenient for managing players beyond the limited area of a local network
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Best for managing a small number of players
Local Area Networking
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Distribute presentations to BrightSign units through a local network
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Convenient for management without an Internet connection
 Updates players immediately because they don’t need to wait until they poll the web server
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Best for managing a small number of players
BrightSign Network
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Manage BrightSign units through the BrightSign Network (hosted networking service)
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Remotely and securely update content, firmware, and presentation schedules
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Divide players into groups for ease of management
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Generate events, playback, and diagnostic reports for each player
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Avoid the hassle of managing your own network
 A scalable service that is ideal for any size network (any number of players, guaranteed)
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Manage your BrightSign Network remotely with BrightAuthor or the Web UI
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Role-based user accounts that automatically configure the user interface based on the assigned permissions
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Optional Monitor-Only solution provides view only access to your network health and restricts content
updates
BrightSign Network Enterprise Edition
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Host your own network to manage BrightSign units
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Use all the features of BrightSign Network
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Create accounts and divide user accounts into specific roles for managing the network
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Sell subscriptions for use of your hosted network
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Manage your network within the security of your own server and firewall
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Recommended for customers with special hosting requirements, advanced technical skill and a dedicated IT
staff