BrightSign HD1010w User Manual

BrightSign Wireless Model

User Guide

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12/7/2010

Rev 1.0

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Rev 1.0

Table of Contents

1. Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Wireless Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 3

1.2 Software Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 3

2. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................ 4

2.1 Stand-Alone Wi-Fi Setup ......................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 BrightSign Network Wi-Fi Setup .............................................................................................................. 5

2.3 Simple File Network Wi-Fi Setup ............................................................................................................. 6

3. BrightAuthor 2.2 Network Features ................................................................................................................ 7

3.1 Dynamic Playlists (new Create Tab, Manage Tab) .................................................................................. 7

3.2 Configurable Network View (Edit -> Preferences -> Networking) .......................................................... 8

3.3 More Options in Setup BrightSign Unit Window .................................................................................... 8

3.3.1 Preloading BrightSign Network Content ......................................................................................... 8

3.3.2 Enabling Diagnostic and Usage Logging ......................................................................................... 8

3.4 BrightSign Network ................................................................................................................................. 9

3.4.1 Only Current Presentation Status Listed ......................................................................................... 9

3.4.2 Delete Presentations older than 24 hours ...................................................................................... 9

3.4.3 Download Progress (Manage ->Status) ........................................................................................... 9

3.5 Simple File Networking ......................................................................................................................... 10

3.5.1 Set Parameters (Publish -> Simple File Networking) ..................................................................... 10

3.5.2 Add a Mime Type for “.” ............................................................................................................... 10

1. Overview

The BrightSign HD210w (simple looping player) and the HD1010w (flagship model) now support remote
content delivery via Wi-Fi networking. Both models also include an Ethernet port allowing you to select the
best network connection for your application. Using BrightAuthor 2.2, you can configure Wi-Fi units for

content updates using the same network connectivity methods as previous BrightSign Ethernet models: Stand­Alone, Simple File Networking or BrightSign Network.

1.1 Wireless Specifications

 Hardware: A/B/G/N (2x2 Radio Antenna)
 Encryption: Open, WEP (64, 128), WPA1-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES)

1.2 Software Requirements

To use a Wi-Fi enabled Brightsign, you’ll need the following:

1. Firmware version 3.3.69 or later

Download 3.3.78 or later here.

2. BrightAuthor 2.2. or later – Please download the latest version from Brightsign Support

Download BrightAuthor 2.2 or later here.