FOCUS Enhancements 3.2 - Manual (Page 115)

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ETWORKING
Overview
Firefly players can be deployed as a network of media playback
nodes. Because Firefly can be placed on a network, standard
network setup (i.e. establishing a Username, IP configuration, etc.)
is fully supported. Firefly comes standard with fully integrated
FTP functionality.
Developing a network of centrally managed and controlled Fireflys
virtually creates a private broadcast network. This network can be
used to advertise, educate, instruct or entertain. With centralized
control and unattended playback, Firefly nodes respond as
directed. Modular in design, Firefly is an ideal addition to any
existing network or for creation of a new network.
Getting Started
The following questions should be considered when establishing a
network:
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Number of Fireflys and update method?
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Bandwidth of communication to each Firefly?
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Playback programming: scripted/show controller/
combined?
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Creation of MPEG2 videos. (Pre-production/ Post-
production)?
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Service and maintenance of deployed systems?
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Installation of displays, cabling, control devices, etc.?
To simplify the process of Firefly network management, Visual
Circuits developed a software system called Media Messenger, see
the following page.