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Residential Television Network
All residence hall rooms and university apartments are cable-ready and will need a high definition (HD) TV to take full advantage of the digital and HD channels. An HD TV with clear-QAM tuner is all that is needed without the need for a set-top box. ResNet Cable TV service provides residence hall rooms and university apartments with approximately 260 expanded basic cable TV channels; over 80 high-definition channels including CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, PBS, Big Ten Network, ESPN, NFL Network, NFL Red Zone, Women’s Entertainment, BET, Comedy Central, Discovery, etc.; and over 40 digital music channels. There is also a wide selection of foreign language channels. This service is included in the room or apartment rate specified in your Housing contract or lease. Each resident room and university apartment is wired with coaxial cable TV jacks, and common areas such as dens and lounges are also wired for cable TV.
If you would like to subscribe to premium channels, you can order them directly from Charter Communications at: https://connect.charter.com/uwhousing
For connection tips and support information, visit our cable TV troubleshooting page.
NOTE: Outdoor antennas and satellite dishes are prohibited.
Cable Channel Listing
A complete channel listing for the Residential Television Network can be found at http://cable.doit.wisc.edu/rtnlineup.html.
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 to residents in the University Residence Halls and University Apartments.
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