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Updating Video Playback
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(LAN). Often LAN connections have access to the internet, but be
sure to check with a networking specialist for information on
setting up an account if internet access is required to reach the FTP
server. Often internet access from a LAN requires the use of a
proxy server and fire wall permissions.
Although there are many types of FTP software packages
available, Visual Circuits recommends Serve-U. You can download
a trial version at www.Serve-U.com
FTP Server
FTP servers are programs that reside on a PC and may be
Windows, Unix, or Linux-based. FTP servers monitor users that
log in to it and regulate what folders and videos a user may access.
When a Firefly performs an update, the FTP server sees it as a
user.
Each Firefly should be setup with its own site ID established prior to
installation. Update files created for Firefly can then be named according
to the unique Firefly ID.
In order for a Firefly to perform an update, the Firefly must be
configured with the network address of the FTP server and login
information (username and password) of an account on the FTP
server. The account should have read and write permission on the
FTP server.
Player Management
Scripts and videos must be posted in the correct directories at the
update location. Usually the person performing this update will be
familiar with the videos to be shown and how the presentation
should appear (i.e. which files should play on which channel and
their sequence within that list, if more than one).