wtv minisrv node.js

The wtv minisrv, or "zefie_wtvp_minisrv" project is a node.js project that provides a mini WebTV Server, aiming for full WTVP (WebTV Protocol) support. This open source server is in alpha status. Use at your own risk.

Current status:

• Supports most known WebTV service encryption scenarios, for full trusted box access
• Can handle client "relogin" and "reconnect" events
• Suports .async.js service files with asynchronous requests
• Supports multiple simultaneous users
• WebTV-compatible HTTP Proxy (via minisrv, or using an external proxy for enhanced features (such as WebOne)

Current issues:

• May not run on non-development Windows machines (VS2019 with nodejs and python)
• Power cycling box and re-connecting via ConnectSetup may invalidate encryption until server is restarted
• wtv-update:/update does not yet function as intended
• wtv-flashrom features do not yet function as intended
• HTTPS Proxying untested, likely needs SSL spoofing with self-signed solution

Won't fix:

• wtv-encryption stream breaks when two different sessions have the same SSID (eg spoofing, won't fix (production did it too))
• No intentions to support user accounts, registration, or any form of database system

Feature Todo:

• (maybe) implement HTTP proxy (needs to be able to defluff most of the web, think retro WAP converter) Done
• (maybe) enable "internet mode" (let user outside of minisrv) Done
• Flashrom flashing functionality (at least for LC2 and higher)
• SSID/IP black/whitelisting (including tying SSID to an IP or multiple IPs)
• (maybe) Proper wtv-star (generic service outage page) support (maybe useful for allowing a unit to multiple sub-minisrvs).
• (maybe) wtvchat stuff
• (probably not) url tokenizer (eg wtv-token-blabla, was mostly to secure service URLs from unintended access, which this server does not aim to do)

How To Use:

• Install node.js. Be sure to say Yes when asked about Chocolatey.
• If you have trouble running it on Windows, try a Linux machine, Windows may need a full development enviroment or extra steps.
• Download a snapshot (either of master, or of any commit/branch/relase/tag etc)
• Extract zip somewhere and enter that directory with a command prompt
• Enter zefie_wtvp_minisrv subdirectory
• Verify you are in the same directory as app.js, then run npm install
• Check any configuration, and modify to your liking. Especally service_ip (config can be found in services.json)
• Run node app.js
• Test with a WebTV Viewer or connect with a real box
• To connect with a real box, you will need to open ports in your firewall and have a way to connect your WebTV (and preferably reroute 10.0.0.1 to the server)