Digital Academic Television Network (DATN)

The Digital Academic Television Network offers a selection of digital television stations that can be viewed directly on your computer and is available on the ResNet data network to all Residence Hall and University Apartments residents. DATN is a free service and is offered in addition to the Charter Cable TV package that is available in the Residence Halls only.

How to Connect

Viewing DATN on your computer:

For complete instructions on how to view DATN on your computer, please visit the DATN web site. For Windows and Mac computers you will need to download the QuickTime viewer. For platforms where QuickTime is not available, such as Linux and Solaris, you can use the VLC Media Player.

Connecting your computer to a television:

Here are some basic instructions on how to connect your computer to your television to view DATN.

DATN Channels

Check here for the current DATN channel line-up.

Support

If you experience problems using the DATN service please call the ResNet Help Line at 608-262-8703 and choose option #1 to reach the Campus Helpdesk where an agent will assist you.

For a brief overview of DATN support you can view this Campus Helpdesk article: http://helpdesk.wisc.edu/page.php?id=3255.

If you have general questions or comments about DATN, you can send them to: feedback@datn.wisc.edu