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''The newest version of the [http://www.google.com/chrome Google Chrome] web browser on Mac OS X does not support [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Silverlight Microsoft Silverlight], the technology behind the Philo video player. [http://philo.com/ Philo] is working diligently to repair functionality with Chrome. In the meantime, please use [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ Mozilla Firefox].''


[http://www.wpunj.edu/tv Access WPUNJ IPTV at www.wpunj.edu/tv]
[http://www.wpunj.edu/tv Access WPUNJ IPTV at www.wpunj.edu/tv]
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[[file:Philo-iphone.png|200px|right|thumb|Philo app on iOS]]
[[file:Philo-iphone.png|200px|right|thumb|Philo app on iOS]]


This is a new network IP service (IPTV) that IT is adopting across campus to distribute live broadcast television, WPU locally produced programming, and I2 learning network content. This service is available to all resident students. It will allow students and faculty to receive this service over WPU wireless or wired network to any computer or mobile device giving all greater reach and flexibility. At inception it will carry 48 of the most popular channels available from the legacy Cable TV lineup. The legacy Cable TV service is still available in all residence halls for those who want to utilize traditional TV sets. The goal is to move the entire Cable TV service to the new IPTV system within 2 years.<br />
This is a new network IP TV service (IPTV) that Information Technology adopted to distribute live broadcast television, WPU locally produced programming, and I2 learning network content. This service is available to all authorized campus network users with premium content and DVR services available to resident students. IPTV permits students, faculty and staff to stream content over WPU wireless or wired network to any computer or mobile device giving all greater reach and flexibility. At inception it will carry 72 channels. The legacy Cable TV service via coax cable is no longer maintained and may not be available in all residence halls.  For those who want to utilize traditional TV sets you may use a Roku device by logging onto IPTV page and click on "Account Settings" and "Register Roku".<br />


===Technical Requirements===
===Technical Requirements===
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* Android support is in final development.<br />
* Android support is in final development.<br />


* [http://www.roku.com Roku devices] are already supported. Just login on the IPTV page and select the "Account" tab and register your Roku device.
* [http://www.roku.com Roku devices] are already supported. Just login on the IPTV page and select "Settings"/"Account Settings" and "Register Roku".


[[file:Philo-desktop-browser.png|500px|thumb|left|IPTV channel lineup on a desktop computer]]
[[file:Philo-desktop-browser.png|500px|thumb|left|IPTV channel lineup on a desktop computer]]

Revision as of 15:58, 20 August 2015

Access WPUNJ IPTV at www.wpunj.edu/tv

WPUNJ IPTV is powered by Philo
Philo app on iOS

This is a new network IP TV service (IPTV) that Information Technology adopted to distribute live broadcast television, WPU locally produced programming, and I2 learning network content. This service is available to all authorized campus network users with premium content and DVR services available to resident students. IPTV permits students, faculty and staff to stream content over WPU wireless or wired network to any computer or mobile device giving all greater reach and flexibility. At inception it will carry 72 channels. The legacy Cable TV service via coax cable is no longer maintained and may not be available in all residence halls. For those who want to utilize traditional TV sets you may use a Roku device by logging onto IPTV page and click on "Account Settings" and "Register Roku".

Technical Requirements

  • iOS mobile devices such iPad or iPhone. Download the Philo app from the App Store.
  • Android support is in final development.
  • Roku devices are already supported. Just login on the IPTV page and select "Settings"/"Account Settings" and "Register Roku".
IPTV channel lineup on a desktop computer