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Sorry, I posted my previous version, but that worked great. Thanks!
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param( [string]$SSID="school ssid", [string]$PSK="long key" ) $guid = New-Guid $HexArray = $ssid.ToCharArray() | foreach-object { [System.String]::Format("{0:X}", [System.Convert]::ToUInt32($_)) } $HexSSID = $HexArray -join "" @" <?xml version="1.0"?> <WLANProfile xmlns="http://www.microsoft.com/networking/WLAN/profile/v1"> <name>$($SSID)</name> <SSIDConfig> <SSID> <hex>$($HexSSID)</hex> <name>$($SSID)</name> </SSID> </SSIDConfig> <connectionType>ESS</connectionType> <connectionMode>auto</connectionMode> <MSM> <security> <authEncryption> <authentication>WPA2PSK</authentication> <encryption>AES</encryption> <useOneX>false</useOneX> </authEncryption> <sharedKey> <keyType>passPhrase</keyType> <protected>false</protected> <keyMaterial>$($PSK)</keyMaterial> </sharedKey> </security> </MSM> <MacRandomization xmlns="http://www.microsoft.com/networking/WLAN/profile/v3"> <enableRandomization>false</enableRandomization> <randomizationSeed>1451755948</randomizationSeed> </MacRandomization> </WLANProfile> "@ | out-file "$($ENV:TEMP)\$guid.SSID" netsh wlan add profile filename="$($ENV:TEMP)\$guid.SSID" user=all remove-item "$($ENV:TEMP)\$guid.SSID" -Force
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I've pushed out our new wifi settings with a Powershell script which adds the new network and deletes the old one (which is due to be turned off) Only problem is that computers don't 'Connect automatically' to the new network, users need to select that toggle. Anyone know of a way to force this? (I can't use the GPO because WPA3 isn't supported on Server 2016)
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Is anyone using SmoothWall Monitor?
gwendes replied to WGA_Ben's topic in Internet Related/Filtering/Firewall
£3 per user per year? Compared to how much for Smoothwall?- 11 replies
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This is advertised through MyNewTerm which we use as a portal for all FT/permanent recruitment. No agencies please. https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137685/EDV-2025-KHS-33991 This is an entry level position joining our team at the large split-site Kingsbury High School in NW9. Both are busy schools and this is a new position to support the growing network size. An excellent opportunity to get hands on experience. We are much more interested in attitude and problem solving skills than how many years of previous experience. There's a lot to learn, the IT team cover everything from CCTV to POS, access control systems, MFPs and ten IT suites. Feel free to drop a DM for an informal chat or any questions.
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For anyone finding this thread, I've ended up using this neat little application from Burconix: https://wiki.burconix.com/BCX_Change_Password Runs from the network so I've just stuck a copy in the Staff Common drive and delegated rights are from an AD Security Group. Love it when there's a way that just works without any faff.
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Is this for Gmail or Windows?
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This says it wants .net 2.0 and my computer refuses to install it. Any ideas? Is there an easier way now, we used to use this software with the IT teachers but seems like it's become a pain to install.
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Youtube doesn't like ad blockers
gwendes replied to bknaggs's topic in Internet Related/Filtering/Firewall
I've done the same with Planet Estream, not worth the hassle sometimes. -
Youtube doesn't like ad blockers
gwendes replied to bknaggs's topic in Internet Related/Filtering/Firewall
Why wouldn't they? They provide a lot of other services to schools for free. -
Youtube doesn't like ad blockers
gwendes replied to bknaggs's topic in Internet Related/Filtering/Firewall
I've installed https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/adblock-plus-free-ad-bloc/cfhdojbkjhnklbpkdaibdccddilifddb for now, seems to do a fairly good job of preventing Ukrainian Singles from invading my screen! -
Youtube doesn't like ad blockers
gwendes replied to bknaggs's topic in Internet Related/Filtering/Firewall
Thanks Tom. Any other ideas for something we can do right now? I don't mind getting a bit hacky but I don't want to break the internet! -
Youtube doesn't like ad blockers
gwendes replied to bknaggs's topic in Internet Related/Filtering/Firewall
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Youtube doesn't like ad blockers
gwendes replied to bknaggs's topic in Internet Related/Filtering/Firewall
You can see that it's different in a classroom setting, right? Please tell me you can. -
Youtube doesn't like ad blockers
gwendes replied to bknaggs's topic in Internet Related/Filtering/Firewall
Give us some control over the safety of the adverts and we will 'happily' have them. No idea what is going to display in a school environment is not right at all. You want crypto currency adverts showing to 10 year olds?
