FOCUS Enhancements 3.2 user manual FTP Server, Player Management

Updating Video Playback

(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).

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