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How do I setup my BrightSign network?
- Download and Install BrightAuthor:connected. Download BrightAuthor:connected desktop application. …
- Setup Control Cloud Account and Network. Open BrightAuthor:connected and click connect. …
- Provision Players. Connect your players to a live internet connection via Ethernet. …
- Next Steps.
How do I set up BrightSign with SD card?
Go to Tools -> Setup BrightSign Unit and enter the desired settings. When you finish, click Create Setup Files and save to a blank sd card. Disconnect the player from power, insert the sd card (with setup files) into the player, then connect the power. The sd card must always remain in the player.
How do I activate my BrightSign device?
Connect the BrightSign player to your network via Ethernet cable. Power on the BrightSign player. Follow the on screen instructions to get to the main BrightSign player setup page. Set up the device as ‘Stand Alone’
How do I connect BrightSign to WIFI?
- Take out the SD card and copy the Wallboard Brightsign client files onto it. Reinsert the SD card.
- Reboot the device and remove the Ethernet cable.
- The Wallboard client will start now with the Wi-Fi connected.
What is the IP address of my BrightSign unit?
Click the settings drop-down icon in the top right corner of Device List and check the IP Address box. The IP address of each device connected to your BrightSign account will be listed on the far right of the info bar under All Devices > IP Address.
Is BrightSign free?
The Control Cloud level of service is absolutely free for all BrightSign players, granting you instant access and control with your preferred CMS. For an all-encompassing suite of tools for network and content management, the Content Cloud level of service is available as an affordable annual subscription.
What is the username and password for BrightSign?
Log into the BrightSign configuration page using the default login of “admin” and password of “The Serial number located on the bottom of your BrightSign player” unless you have changed those login credentials.
Does BrightSign need SD card?
You can use a BrightSign player to do any combination of the following: Play content from a Secure Digital card (SD, SDHC, SDXC) or USB Flash drive. Note: Your SD, SDHC, or SDXC card must be formatted using FAT32 if you are using it for network updates or saving logs on it.
Can you use BrightSign without a SD card?
No, the BrightSign player is not shipped with an SD card, but an SD card is required to store content for playback, whether you are loading content onto a card directly or updating content over the network.
Why is my BrightSign not working?
Issues can usually be broken down into one of these categories: Non-network issues: The player may not have storage to write to, or its subscription may have expired. No Internet access: This often caused by a DNS/port configuration issue on the local network.
What is BrightSign used for?
Powered by Purple BrightSignOS™ is our purpose-built operating system for digital signage. Found exclusively in BrightSign players, BrightSignOS is the world’s most reliable, secure, maintainable, and scalable digital signage solution.
How do I install BrightSign firmware?
- Download the correct firmware file from the list below.
- Copy the . bsfw file to the root directory of your SD/microSD card.
- Insert the card into your BrightSign player.
- Power on the BrightSign player.
- The Pwr LED will flash during the update process to let you know the update is taking place.
How do I set a static IP address in BrightSign?
For your network Configuration’s select Include Network Configuration option. You will then see the Network Options button, select it. Once selected you will see the networking options prompt. Select the Wired tab, from here you will be able to configure a static IP for this device setup.
How do I set up BrightWall in BrightSign?
- Sign in to your BrightSign Network account by navigating to Tools > Sign In to BrightSign Network.
- After creating your BrightWall presentation, click the Upload to network button in the top-right. …
- Navigate to the Manage > Status tab.