Users and User Groups
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If Authentication and Authorization is enabled, but the IPR is not defined in the system, then
Access Management works based on a User PIN. This PIN is defined on a per user (not per
IPR) basis, so Users need to be setup in the system for this to work. When the user accesses
the ETV Portal Server through the IPR, they will be prompted for their PIN. The user simply
enters the PIN with the remote control or the wireless keyboard, and can then access the
video for which they have privilege. This implementation is appropriate for environments
where multiple users with different privileges will be accessing the same IPR. An example of
this would be a shared classroom, where multiple teachers are accessing the IPR at different
times.
Authentication by Host Name or IP Address
The ETV Portal Server determines the content that the IPR can view based on its IP Address
or Host Name. No user interaction is required. The user simply turns on the IPR, and only
the content that the IPR user can view displays. This implementation is similar to a Cable
Television setup—for example, if the plan does not include HBO, then that channel cannot
be viewed. This implementation is easiest from the end user perspective because end users do
not have to remember user names or PINs. This implementation is appropriate for
environments where multiple people can access the same IPR.