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147 changes: 147 additions & 0 deletions examples/enable-ldws-example/README.md
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# Enable Local Diagnostic Web Server (LDWS) Example

## Introduction

This example demonstrates three different methods to enable and configure the Local Diagnostic Web Server (LDWS) on a BrightSign device. The LDWS provides a web interface for device diagnostics, monitoring, and configuration that can be accessed from a web browser on the same network.

## Overview and Directory Structure

- **BrightScript Method** (recommended for most applications):
- `autorun.brs` — BrightScript application at the root of this directory. Enables LDWS using `roNetworkConfiguration`.

- **Node.js Method** (recommended for Node.js-based projects):
- `javascript/autorun.brs` — BrightScript autorun file to launch the Node.js example.
- `javascript/index.js` — Node.js application that enables LDWS using the `@brightsign/dwsconfiguration` module.

- **Registry Method** (lowest priority, not recommended unless required):
- `registry-config/autorun.brs` — BrightScript application that enables LDWS by writing directly to the registry.

## Method 1: BrightScript with roNetworkConfiguration (**Recommended**)

**File:** `autorun.brs` (in this directory)

This method uses the `roNetworkConfiguration` object's `SetupDWS()` function to configure the LDWS settings.

**How it works & Features:**
- Uses the BrightScript `roNetworkConfiguration` API to enable LDWS with a custom password
- Applies configuration immediately and reboots only if required
- Automatically retrieves and displays the device's IP address in the console output (see [BrightSign Shell documentation](https://docs.brightsign.biz/developers/brightsign-shell) for console access)

### Configuration Options:
- `open`: Sets the password for LDWS access
- `port`: Sets the HTTP port for the web server (default: 80)
- The function returns `true` if a reboot is required to apply changes

## Method 2: Node.js with @brightsign/dwsconfiguration Module

**Files:** `javascript/autorun.brs` and `javascript/index.js`

This method uses the Node.js `@brightsign/dwsconfiguration` module to configure LDWS settings. The BrightScript `autorun.brs` in the `javascript/` folder launches the Node.js script.

**How it works:**
- Uses the Node.js `@brightsign/dwsconfiguration` module to enable LDWS with flexible configuration options
- Supports multiple authentication methods and password obfuscation
- Checks if LDWS is already enabled before applying configuration
- Only reboots if configuration changes are needed

### Configuration Options:
- `port`: HTTP port for the web server (default: 80)
- `password.value`: Password for accessing the web interface
- `password.obfuscated`: Whether the password is obfuscated (false = plain text)
- `authenticationList`: Array of supported authentication methods (e.g., ["digest"])

## Method 3: Registry Settings (**Not recommended unless required**)

**File:** `registry-config/autorun.brs`

This method uses the BrightSign registry to configure LDWS settings. It is the least preferred method and should only be used if the other two are not possible.

**How it works:**
- Uses direct registry manipulation to enable LDWS
- Checks if LDWS is already enabled to prevent redundant configuration
- Reboots the device to apply registry changes
- No password protection (less secure than other methods)

### Configuration Options:
These registry keys work independently and can be used separately:
- `http_server`: Sets the port number for the HTTP server (enables LDWS on specified port)
- `dwse`: Enables the local DWS when disabled from setup package (only needed if previously disabled by setup)

## Running the Examples

**Note**: Check the console output for additional information regarding accessing the web interface with your configured password. (See [BrightSign Shell documentation](https://docs.brightsign.biz/developers/brightsign-shell) for console access)

### Method 1 (BrightScript - Recommended)
1. Copy `autorun.brs` (from this directory) to the root of your SD card.
2. Insert the SD card into your BrightSign player and power on (or restart if already running).
3. The device will automatically configure LDWS and reboot if necessary.
4. Check the console output for the actual device IP address

### Method 2 (Node.js)
1. Ensure your BrightSign player supports Node.js applications.
2. Copy both `javascript/autorun.brs` and `javascript/index.js` to the root of your SD card.
3. Insert the SD card into your BrightSign player and power on (or restart if already running).
4. The device will automatically reboot.
5. Check the console output for the actual device IP address

### Method 3 (Registry - Not recommended)
1. Copy `registry-config/autorun.brs` to the root of your SD card.
2. Insert the SD card into your BrightSign player and power on (or restart if already running).
3. The script will automatically reboot the device for changes to take effect.
4. Access the web interface at `https://<device-ip>/` (no password required with this method).
5. Check the console output for the actual device IP address

## Accessing the LDWS Web Interface

Once LDWS is enabled:

1. **Find the Device IP Address:**
- **Methods 1 & 2:** Check the console output after running the examples - the actual IP address will be displayed (see [BrightSign Shell documentation](https://docs.brightsign.biz/developers/brightsign-shell) for console access)
- **Alternative methods:**
- Check your router's connected devices
- Boot the player without an SD card to see network information on screen
- Use the device serial number: navigate to `http://brightsign-<serial>.local` (replace `<serial>` with your device's serial number)

2. **Access the Web Interface:**
- Open a web browser on a computer/laptop connected to the same network
- Navigate to `https://<device-ip>/`; by default, the Diagnostic Web Server is enabled on port 80
- Enter the configured password when prompted (default: "your_password_here" for all examples)

## Security Considerations

- **Change Default Passwords:** Always use strong, unique passwords in production
- **Network Security:** LDWS should only be enabled on trusted networks
- **Access Control:** Consider network-level restrictions to limit access to the web interface
- **Password Protection:** Methods 1 and 2 support password protection - use it

## Troubleshooting

- **Cannot Access Web Interface:**
- Verify the device IP address is correct
- Ensure your computer and BrightSign device are on the same network
- Check that the correct port is being used (default: 80)
- Verify the password is entered correctly

- **Configuration Not Applied:**
- Method 1: Check if device rebooted after configuration
- Method 2: Ensure Node.js support is available on the device
- Method 3: The device should automatically reboot - wait for restart to complete

- **Port Conflicts:**
- If port 80 is in use by another application, choose a different port
- Update your browser URL to include the custom port number

## Important Note: Registry Configuration (`dwse`)

**Note:** The `dwse` registry key is only required for players that have been previously configured with a setup file that explicitly disabled LDWS. This registry setting is NOT needed when LDWS is simply disabled by default on the player. For standard LDWS enablement, use the `SetupDWS()` function (Method 1) or the `@brightsign/dwsconfiguration` module (Method 2) as these are the primary solutions for enabling LDWS functionality.

## Best Practices

1. **Use Method 1 (BrightScript)** for most BrightScript-based applications
2. **Use Method 2 (Node.js)** when developing Node.js applications
3. **Use strong passwords** and change them regularly
4. **Document the LDWS password** for future reference
5. **Test access** after configuration to ensure it works correctly
6. **Disable LDWS** in production if not needed for ongoing maintenance

This example provides a foundation for implementing LDWS configuration in your BrightSign applications using the method that best fits your development approach.
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Sub Main()
' Create network configuration object (0 = eth0, 1 = wlan0, 2 = ppp0, usb0 and usb1 can be input as well)
nc = CreateObject("roNetworkConfiguration", 0)

' Configure LDWS: enable on port 80 with password
dwsConfig = { port: 80, open: "your_password_here" }

print "Enabling LDWS..."
rebootRequired = nc.SetupDWS(dwsConfig)
nc.Apply()

' Get device IP address to show user where to connect
currentConfig = nc.GetCurrentConfig()
if type(currentConfig) = "roAssociativeArray" then
ipAddress$ = currentConfig.ip4_address
else
ipAddress$ = "<device-ip>"
endif

' Some configurations require restart to take effect
if rebootRequired then
print "Restarting device to apply changes..."
RebootSystem()
else
print "LDWS enabled! Access at: http://"; ipAddress$; "/"
print "Password: your_password_here"
end if
End Sub
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Sub Main()
print "Starting LDWS configuration..."

' Create message port to communicate with Node.js
mp = CreateObject("roMessagePort")
nodeApp = CreateObject("roNodeJs", "index.js", { message_port: mp })

' Event loop to handle Node.js messages
while true
msg = wait(0, mp)
if type(msg) = "roNodeJsEvent" then
print "Node.js: "; msg
end if
end while
End Sub
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const DWSConfiguration = require("@brightsign/dwsconfiguration");
const systemClass = require("@brightsign/system");
const registryClass = require("@brightsign/registry");

async function configureLDWS() {
console.log("Enabling LDWS...");
const system = new systemClass();
const registry = new registryClass();

// Create DWS configuration instance
const dwsConfig = new DWSConfiguration();
const config = {
port: 80, // HTTP port for web interface
password: {
value: "your_password_here",
obfuscated: false // Password stored as plain text
},
authenticationList: ["digest"] // Use digest HTTP authentication
};

try {
const httpServerPort = await registry.read("networking", "http_server");
// Check if LDWS is already enabled
if (httpServerPort !== "" && httpServerPort !== "0") {
// LDWS is already enabled
console.log(`HTTP server port already set to ${httpServerPort}. LDWS may already be enabled.`);
return;
}

// Apply LDWS configuration to device
dwsConfig.applyConfig(config);
console.log("LDWS enabled!");

// Reboot device to apply changes
console.log("Rebooting device to apply changes...");
system.reboot();
} catch (error) {
console.error("Configuration failed:", error.message);
}
}

configureLDWS();
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function Main()
print "Enabling LDWS via registry..."

' Access the networking section of device registry
registrySection = CreateObject("roRegistrySection", "networking")

if type(registrySection) = "roRegistrySection" then

' Check if LDWS is already enabled
if registrySection.read("http_server") <> "" and registrySection.read("http_server") <> "0" then
print "HTTP server port already set. LDWS may already be enabled."
else if registrySection.read("dwse") = "yes" then
print "LDWS already enabled."
else
' Set HTTP server to enable LDWS on the specified port
registrySection.write("http_server", "80")
' Enable Local DWS on the default port 80
' registrySection.write("dwse", "yes")
print "Registry updated - restart device"
print "After restart: http://<device-ip>/"
RebootSystem()
end if
else
print "Error: Could not access registry"
end if
end function