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You'll also need OpenVPN to access the broadcast servers (because, for obvious reasons, Computing don't like it when anyone on campus can stream to them). Look for the Community Edition, not the new "OpenVPN Connect" app which is hopelessly crap and probably won't work. The Community Edition isn't much better, but at least it works, which is a major upgrade.
 
You'll also need OpenVPN to access the broadcast servers (because, for obvious reasons, Computing don't like it when anyone on campus can stream to them). Look for the Community Edition, not the new "OpenVPN Connect" app which is hopelessly crap and probably won't work. The Community Edition isn't much better, but at least it works, which is a major upgrade.
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To set it up you'll also need some files from Computing (namely, the profile, CA certificate, and client certificate and key). Ask your nearest friendly neighbourhood compuneer for these. If they stare at you blankly, point them to [https://ury.org.uk/ceedox/computing:wisdom:outside_broadcasts this Ceedox page] (you may not be able to access it, but they should).
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To set it up you'll also need some files from Computing (namely, the profile, CA certificate, and client certificate and key - if you're not sure what these mean don't worry!). Ask your nearest friendly neighbourhood compuneer for these. If they stare at you blankly, point them to [https://ury.org.uk/ceedox/computing:wisdom:outside_broadcasts this Ceedox page] (you may not be able to access it, but they should).
    
Once you have everything you need, crack open the OpenVPN app, right-click on its taskbar icon, choose "Import File", and browse to the <code>.ovpn</code> file your friendly neighbourhood compuneer gave you. Now, right-click it again and choose "Connect". If everything went according to plan, you should see a success message and you should still have an internet connection. If it didn't go according to plan, ask your friendly neighbourhood compuneer for help.
 
Once you have everything you need, crack open the OpenVPN app, right-click on its taskbar icon, choose "Import File", and browse to the <code>.ovpn</code> file your friendly neighbourhood compuneer gave you. Now, right-click it again and choose "Connect". If everything went according to plan, you should see a success message and you should still have an internet connection. If it didn't go according to plan, ask your friendly neighbourhood compuneer for help.

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