VBrick Systems V4.4.3 manual Authentication by Host Name or IP Address

Users and User Groups

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.

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