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You can use the WebUI to set up players for use with the BrightSign Network. This process is similar to the player setup process in BrightAuthor: You will need extract the generated setup files, place them on a storage device (SD card or USB flash drive), and insert the device into the player to complete the setup process. 

To begin setting up a new player for the BrightSign Network, click the Device Setup button on the top-right of the page.

Name Specification

• Name: Enter a name for the player. This designation will be displayed in the Groups and Current Usage tabs.

• Description:(Optional) Enter a short description for the player. This is useful if you need additional notes about the implementation or special conditions of a player.

• Customization: Select Append Unit ID if you would like to append the serial number of the player to the end of the player Name specified above. Alternatively, you can select Use Name Only to display the player Name exactly as specified above.

Network Properties

• Enable Wireless: Check this box if you plan to connect to the local network using a wireless connection. In order to use a wireless connection, you must purchase purchase a Wireless Module for your BrightSign XDx30, XDx32, or 4Kx42 player. Enter an SSID and Security key if the player is connecting to a secured network.

• Network Connection Priority: Prioritize either the Wired or Wireless connection. The BrightSign player will always attempt to download and upload using the selected option. It will only use the second option if the selected option is unavailable.

• Time zone: Select the time zone where the unit is located.

• Time server: Select the time server that the networked player should use to synchronize its clock.

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