New Minimum Zoom Version

We want to inform you that the minimum Zoom Version supported will be 5.13.5. If your client does not update automatically, please download and install the latest updates to your Zoom desktop client. In addition, Zoom will no longer support clients below 5.13.5 on November 4th, 2023.

For instructions on how to update the Zoom client, check out Zoom’s video documentation.

3 Ways to update your Zoom Client

  • Open the Zoom client and click Update from the notification banner.
  • From your profile, click Check for Updates.
  • Go to zoom.us/download for updates.

Posted in Canvas / LMS, Educational Technologies, Instructional Technologies, Video Conferencing

[RESOLVED] – Lockdown Browser Issue

Update: LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.1.05, has been released. This release addresses a false positive with AVG and Avast virus detection software and security enhancements.

Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated shortly. To obtain the latest version (2.1.1.05) use the “Check for Update” feature or run the full installation program.

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There is a known issue with Respondus Lockdown Browser for Windows for users running AVAST or AVG anti-virus software.

Both anti-virus products are currently being incorrectly detected by LockDown Browser as a blocked application. They are working to create a fix to correct this “false positive,” and this fix will take a few weeks.

Respondus advises students running either product that they will need to temporarily disable Avast/AVG when needing to take an exam that requires LockDown Browser. Once the exam is submitted, they can enable Avast/AVG again. Alternatively, they can disable Avast/AVG, but utilize a different anti-virus product on their computer until the fix is available.

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[UPDATE] AT&T Connectivity Issues to FAU

The connectivity issues between AT&T and FAU appear to be improving and FAU services should be generally available to users on AT&T internet connections at this time. We are still seeing small amounts of packet loss, however, affecting both AT&T and Comcast. These disruptions appear to be the result of several fiber cuts across south Florida causing congestion at ISPs.

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AT&T Connectivity Issues to FAU

AT&T internet users are currently experiencing issues connecting to FAU. Other internet service providers that utilize AT&T connectivity may also be affected. As a result of these issues, some users will experience dropped traffic, slow-loading web pages, and other degradation of performance. We will provide an update when we have more information.

Posted in Canvas / LMS, Instructional Technologies, Network and Telecom

Mediasite Update

The vendor will be updating Mediasite to the latest release during the scheduled maintenance window on September 23, between 1:01 AM and 5:00 AM EDT. Extended downtime is not expected. However, Mediasite may be unavailable for brief periods during this time.

Posted in Canvas / LMS, Lecture Capture

[NETWORK DISRUPTION] – Boca Raton Campus – 9:35 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

The Boca Raton campus experienced network disruptions between 9:35 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. today due to hardware issues. These disruptions may have prevented users from accessing FAU technology services as well as access to the internet from most FAU campuses.

Posted in Canvas / LMS, Network and Telecom

Mediasite Update

Sonic Foundry will be updating Mediasite Video Cloud to the latest release during the scheduled maintenance window on August 27, between 1:01 AM and 5:00 AM EDT. Extended downtime is not expected. However, Mediasite may be unavailable for brief periods during this time.

Posted in Canvas / LMS, Lecture Capture

Simple Syllabus Working Slower Than Usual

Simple Syllabus is experiencing slow-downs and sporadic errors because of start-of-semester web traffic. They have notified us that they are addressing this issue through the evening to bring things back up to speed.

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RESOLVED: Some Mediasite Catalog Presentations Unavailable

The issue preventing some users from accessing Mediasite Catalog presentations has been resolved.

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Mandatory Zoom Client upgrade

Zoom has identified a vulnerability in Zoom Desktop Clients 5.15.0 (Windows/macOS), 5.15.1 (Windows), and certain other products (i.e., iOS, Android, Linux, Zoom Rooms, SDK) – primarily versions 5.15.0. Users on these versions will be prompted to update before they can join meetings and these versions will no longer be available for download.

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