WISHLIST: guest access configurability

[JoeCollegeUL]

I realize that there is a guest account built into the web interface. but it has access to everything except the configure tab. It would be a lot better if you could assign access to different things, such as the ability to view 2 of 3 video libraries, 1 of 2 music libraries, and hide TV guide/Recording options (for example). Being able to assign Download-Only or Stream-Only would also be helpful options, but not as important.

I've dabbled in ASP, but don't know it well enough to tackle this. Would be willing to help though.

Thanx in advance to anyone who is interested in this task.

[UncleJohnsBand]

I realize that there is a guest account built into the web interface. but it has access to everything except the configure tab. It would be a lot better if you could assign access to different things, such as the ability to view 2 of 3 video libraries, 1 of 2 music libraries, and hide TV guide/Recording options (for example). Being able to assign Download-Only or Stream-Only would also be helpful options, but not as important.

I've dabbled in ASP, but don't know it well enough to tackle this. Would be willing to help though.

Thanx in advance to anyone who is interested in this task.

I was reluctant to add guest access in EWA to begin with and compromised by deliberately staying away from fine-grained access into the different sub-areas of any part of EWA...fine-grained access would be a never ending....."I want this to be open but not that..." which would lead to a long/never-ending maintenance headache.

I also stayed away with allowing multiple guest user accounts for the same reason. I didn't want to build (nor maintain) an entire user security system.

So I implemented the general ability for the guest account to view anything but not delete or schedule anything.

[JoeCollegeUL]

Fair Enough. Thanx for the explanation.

[UncleJohnsBand]

Fair Enough. Thanx for the explanation.

Sure....no problem.

Make sure to post if you have any other ideas or suggestions....just make sure to check the Todo/Wishlist on the wiki first to see if the suggestion is already documented.