Pre-requisites for MDM-NA Modems
- You must be using BrightAuthor:connected version 1.6.31 or later.
- Your player must be running BrightSign OS 8.2.8 or later.
Pre-requisites for MDM-EU Modems
- You must be using BrightAuthor:connected version 1.6.31 or later.
Your player must be running BrightSign OS of 8.2.80 or later (so the data service connects properly). See these instructions to update the OS: brightsign.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/218066817-How-do-I-update-the-Firmware-on-a-BrightSign-player-
If your player was previously connected to the modem on a lower OS, follow the instructions below:
- Upgrade to the latest production version (8.2.80+)
- Factory reset the device: brightsign.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/218065977-Performing-a-factory-reset
- Follow these BrightSign mobile setup instructions: docs.brightsign.biz/display/DOC/Connecting+Your+Modem
Setup
To set up your player, either boot a player with a setup file on an SD card, or through the activation screen with a blank SD card:
- Factory reset an existing player and update your new player to the BrightSign OS 8.2.72 or later.
- Eject the SD card.
- Insert the modem into the player.
- Restart the player and wait for modem light to turn solid (not flashing) blue.
- Insert the SD card with the setup files or the blank SD card. If you are using a blank SD card:
- When the BrightSign activation screen appears, you should see the activation code on the screen.
- Claim the player with the activation code through the BSN.cloud user interface.
Notes
- You cannot publish to a player that has been set up using LFN (Local File Networking).
- It can take up to 10 minutes to complete player activation using the modem, depending on signal strength in your area.
- SFN setup may cause high data usage so we recommend that you set the Content Check Frequency to Every 24 hours (see the image at right).