TC/PIP on port 1755, 554 - Recommended Port!
UDP on ports 1024-5000
HTTP on port 443
Your hardware/software firewall must be configured to accept streams on these ports.
If you are experiencing constant rebuffering, then temporarily disable UDP streaming in Windows Media Player ( Tools|Options|Network). Windows Media Player 9 or later is recommended to view these webcasts.
If you are unable to view this video then please do the following:
Identify your Windows Media Player version (Help|About Windows Media Player).
Upgrade to Media Player 7. You will not be able to view Windows Media 9 streams. Yes, its annoying!
Mac OS/X
Upgrade to Media Player 9 for OS/X.
There is currently a "bug" in Windows Media Player for OSX that forces Windows Media Player to default to the lowest bitrate stream (i.e., 56k) irrespective of your connection bandwidth. This issue will likely be fixed in the next Windows Media Update.
If you would like to view a higher bitrate version contact jlittler@ryerson.ca. Please identify the webcast (date/time) and your internet connection speed. We will contact you with a temporary viewing link.
Linux
Purchase CrossOver Office Standard/Professional from CodeWeavers and install Windows Media Player. You will not be able to view Windows Media 9 streams but you will be able to view Windows Media 7-8 streams. It may be possible to install Windows Media Player 9, but it is not supported by CodeWeavers at this time.
Install Xine (read the FAQ on installing the Windows Media 9 codecs) .
We are unable to provide installation or troubleshooting support for the above applications.
Windows 95/NT
Upgrade to Media Player 6.4 and install the Windows Media 9 codec update package for Media player 6.4
Windows 98
Upgrade to Media Player 7.1 and install the Windows Media 9 codec installation package
Windows 98 SE, ME, XP, 2000 with Windows Media Player versions prior to version 9
Upgrade to Windows Media Player 9+
If you are unable to install Windows Media Player 9 or the Windows Media Codec Series please contact your system administrator. Installation of the aforementioned items requires Administrator privilages.
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