Benefits of Networking
- Convenient Content Updates - Easily change what's being displayed and update firmware without having to physically go to the controller.
- Live Content Feeds - Keep content fresh by displaying text or image RSS feeds such as breaking news, local weather and even SMS text messages.
- Ethernet Synchronization - Create impressive video wall displays using multiple screens synchronized together with an Ethernet connection.
- Secure Network Management - Ensure all your remote digital signs are running smoothly using BrightSign Network and BrightSign Network Enterprise Edition.
- BrightAuthor - Manage, monitor and send updates to networked units with ease.
Networking Models
- HD210 and HD210w - Affordable networked models that provide looping media playback along with network content updates, live content feeds and Ethernet synchronization.
- HD1010 and HD1010w - In addition to the networking features, these models add interactive capabilities through GPIO, serial and USB connections for truly engaging displays.
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BrightSign offers four scalable network management options:
Local File Networking
- Distribute presentations to BrightSign units through a local network
- Convenient for management without an Internet connection
- Updates players immediately because they don't need to wait until they poll the web server
- Best for managing a small number of players
- Price: Free
Simple File Networking
- Distribute presentations to BrightSign units through a web folder
- Allows bandwidth throttling (specifying limits for content downloads within certain time periods)
- Convenient for managing players beyond the limited area of a local network
- Best for managing a small number of players
- Price: Free
BrightSign Network
- Manage BrightSign units through the BrightSign Network (hosted networking service)
- Remotely and securely update content, firmware, and presentation schedules
- Divide players into groups for ease of management
- Generate events, playback, and diagnostic reports for each player
- Avoid the hassle of managing your own network
- A scalable service that is ideal for any size network (any number of players, guaranteed)
BrightSign Network Enterprise Edition
- Host your own network to manage BrightSign units
- Use all the features of BrightSign Network
- Create accounts and divide user accounts into specific roles for managing the network
- Sell subscriptions for use of your hosted network
- Manage your network within the security of your own server and firewall
- Recommended for large networks with special hosting requirements
- Recommended for customers with advanced technical skill and a dedicated IT staff
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