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title: Run a Network Test
slug: hardware/run-a-network-test
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createdAt: 2025-03-11T06:58:11.201Z
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There are several ways to run a network test on a BrightSign player.

# Diagnostic Web Server

The [DWS: Remote Access](docId\:XUE20rJXhFt-Lq0RDmJbW) can be used to run network diagnostics. The player must be accessible either over the internet or over the local network.

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With BrightSign Author, go to the **Network** tab, find the player in the list, and click the settings icon (gear icon) next to the player.

If you are not using BrightSign Author and the player is accessible over the local network, you can access the player's Local DWS:

1. Get the IP address of the player (see [this page](docId\:o5BjpU97OMMNBhodcjyEF)).
2. Type the IP address of the player into a web browser.
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Go to the **Diagnostics** tab.


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Under **Network Diagnostics**, select **Run Diagnostics **.
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# BrightAuthor Classic

If you are using BrightAuthor Classic, network diagnostics can be run while installing the player's setup files.

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Go to **Tools > Setup BrightSign Unit**.
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Click **Advanced Network Setup**, select **Diagnostics**, and check the **Enable Network Diagnostics** box.
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Check the boxes under **Enable Network Diagnostics** to test desired interfaces. See [here](docId:1JY7zYsse5mKcZ5ZNs1Cu) for more info.
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Insert an SD card with the setup files (with network diagnostics enabled) into the player.
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Power up the player. It will run a network test, display the results on the screen, and then continue the normal setup process.
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# Use a Script

Follow the steps below to run a network diagnostic test on a BrightSign player. The results will be shown on the display connected to the player.

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Download the autorun.brs file:

::File{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/presign/TYAqEnq_Txckpox4eAKHe-_GjfhvUg71WeEOuyVEz0d-20250409-223439.brs" label="autorun.brs"}
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Copy the file to a blank SD card (formatted in FAT-32).
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Insert the SD card in the player.
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Power up the player.
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