docs: Updating webserver.md documentation to align with 1.0.0 features (#906)

## Summary

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file uploading.)

Updating webserver.md documentation to align with 1.0.0 features

* **What changes are included?**

Added documentation for the following new features (including replacing
screenshots)

- file renaming
- file moving
- support for uploading any file type
- batch uploads

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# Web Server Guide # Web Server Guide
This guide explains how to connect your CrossPoint Reader to WiFi and use the built-in web server to upload EPUB files from your computer or phone. This guide explains how to connect your CrossPoint Reader to WiFi and use the built-in web server to upload files from your computer or phone.
## Overview ## Overview
CrossPoint Reader includes a built-in web server that allows you to: CrossPoint Reader includes a built-in web server that allows you to:
- Upload EPUB files wirelessly from any device on the same WiFi network - Upload files wirelessly from any device on the same WiFi network
- Browse and manage files on your device's SD card - Browse and manage files on your device's SD card
- Create folders to organize your ebooks - Create folders to organize your library
- Delete files and folders - Delete files and folders
## Prerequisites ## Prerequisites
@@ -129,34 +129,31 @@ Click **File Manager** to access file management features.
#### Browsing Files #### Browsing Files
- The file manager displays all files and folders on your SD card - The file manager displays all files and folders on your SD card
- **Folders** are highlighted in yellow with a 📁 icon - **Folders** are highlighted in yellow and indicated with a 📁 icon
- **EPUB files** are highlighted in green with a 📗 icon - **EPUB Files** are highlighted in green and indicated with a 📗 icon
- **All Other Files** are not highlighted and indicated with a 📄 icon
- Click on a folder name to navigate into it - Click on a folder name to navigate into it
- Use the breadcrumb navigation at the top to go back to parent folders - Use the breadcrumb navigation at the top to go back to parent folders
<img src="./images/wifi/webserver_files.png" width="600"> <img src="./images/wifi/webserver_files.png" width="600">
#### Uploading EPUB Files #### Uploading Files
1. Click the **+ Add** button in the top-right corner 1. Click the **📤 Upload** button in the top-right corner
2. Select **Upload eBook** from the dropdown menu 2. Click **Choose File** and select a file from your device
3. Click **Choose File** and select an `.epub` file from your device 3. Click **Upload**
4. Click **Upload** 4. A progress bar will show the upload status
5. A progress bar will show the upload status 5. The page will automatically refresh when the upload is complete
6. The page will automatically refresh when the upload is complete
**Note:** Only `.epub` files are accepted. Other file types will be rejected.
<img src="./images/wifi/webserver_upload.png" width="600"> <img src="./images/wifi/webserver_upload.png" width="600">
#### Creating Folders #### Creating Folders
1. Click the **+ Add** button in the top-right corner 1. Click the **📁 New Folder** button in the top-right corner
2. Select **New Folder** from the dropdown menu 2. Enter a folder name (must not contain characters \" * : < > ? / \\ | and must not be . or ..)
3. Enter a folder name (must not contain characters \" * : < > ? / \\ | and must not be . or ..) 3. Click **Create Folder**
4. Click **Create Folder**
This is useful for organizing your ebooks by genre, author, or series. This is useful for organizing your library by genre, author, series or file type.
#### Deleting Files and Folders #### Deleting Files and Folders
@@ -168,11 +165,25 @@ This is useful for organizing your ebooks by genre, author, or series.
**Note:** Folders must be empty before they can be deleted. **Note:** Folders must be empty before they can be deleted.
#### Moving Files
1. Click the **📂** (folder) icon next to any file
2. Enter a folder name or select one from the dropdown
3. Click **Move** to relocate the file
**Note:** Typing in a nonexistent folder name will result in the following error: "Failed to move: Destination not found"
#### Renaming Files
1. Click the **✏️** (pencil) icon next to any file
2. Enter a file name (must not contain characters \" * : < > ? / \\ | and must not be . or ..)
3. Click **Rename** to permanently rename the file
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## Command Line File Management ## Command Line File Management
For power users, you can manage files directly from your terminal using `curl` while the device is in File Upload mode a detailed documentation can be found [here](./webserver-endpoints.md). For power users, you can manage files directly from your terminal using `curl` while the device is in File Upload mode. Detailed documentation can be found [here](./webserver-endpoints.md).
## Security Notes ## Security Notes
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- **Supported WiFi:** 2.4GHz networks (802.11 b/g/n) - **Supported WiFi:** 2.4GHz networks (802.11 b/g/n)
- **Web Server Port:** 80 (HTTP) - **Web Server Port:** 80 (HTTP)
- **Maximum Upload Size:** Limited by available SD card space - **Maximum Upload Size:** Limited by available SD card space
- **Supported File Format:** `.epub` only
- **Browser Compatibility:** All modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) - **Browser Compatibility:** All modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
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1. **Organize with folders** - Create folders before uploading to keep your library organized 1. **Organize with folders** - Create folders before uploading to keep your library organized
2. **Check signal strength** - Stronger signals (`|||` or `||||`) provide faster, more reliable uploads 2. **Check signal strength** - Stronger signals (`|||` or `||||`) provide faster, more reliable uploads
3. **Upload multiple files** - You can upload files one at a time; the page refreshes after each upload 3. **Upload multiple files** - You can select and upload multiple files at once; the manager will queue them and refresh when the batch is finished
4. **Use descriptive names** - Name your folders clearly (e.g., "SciFi", "Mystery", "Non-Fiction") 4. **Use descriptive names** - Name your folders clearly (e.g., "SciFi", "Mystery", "Non-Fiction")
5. **Keep credentials saved** - Save your WiFi password for quick reconnection in the future 5. **Keep credentials saved** - Save your WiFi password for quick reconnection in the future
6. **Exit when done** - Press **Back** to exit the WiFi screen and save battery 6. **Exit when done** - Press **Back** to exit the WiFi screen and save battery