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Sorry, I posted my previous version, but that worked great. Thanks!

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

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)

£3 per user per year? Compared to how much for Smoothwall?

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.

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.

Is this for Gmail or Windows?

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.

I've done the same with Planet Estream, not worth the hassle sometimes.

Why wouldn't they? They provide a lot of other services to schools for free.

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!

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!

Just got this one on my school Google Workspace for Education account.

You can see that it's different in a classroom setting, right? Please tell me you can.

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?

Ublock Origin has been working here until today. Any recommendations?

Ping is fine. Our domain ends in .sch.uk

It actually says: The ‘Directory Binding Account’ payload could not be installed. The server ‘dc01’ either couldn’t be found or was not responding. If we change it to IP it immediately says the IP rather than dc01/dc02/dc03 Sometimes it installs, mostly it errors. We did whitelist schoolname.jamfcloud.com

We have Jamf School and 3 x Mac Mini M4 and they're being anything but a doddle. Deploying profiles keeps failing, then working, then failing. All plugged directly into the cab in the office. We've managed to bind them yesterday and they're gone today. Anything we might be missing?

£38 a pair though, you'd expect good! Has anyone tried buying directly from AliExpress or alike? Many of these £15 headphones seem to sell there for a couple of quid. These resellers are making a fortune from stuff that falls apart!

Ah, that makes sense. We're using these: https://crusaderav.co.uk/collections/classroom-sets/products/classroom-headphone-set-24-unbreakable-4-pole-black Can't find an easy way, might end up with cover staff gluing them all in.

Suggestions?

Very much so, I've sent you a PM.

Interested in any recent experiences with SwiftQ/Vericool if anyone is happy to PM me?

Headteacher was having the same problem at home. Made the changes on 14/10/24. Tried yesterday, still not working. Pearson got back to me today and it's working fine. I've directed their support to this thread, it needs a permanent fix. - - - Updated - - - It's not 2FA, we had the same problem attempting to *create* an account.