Q: Does Apple AirPlay work on MIT's Wireless Network?

Answer

Unfortunately, AirPlay won't work on MIT's wireless networks. Here's an article that helps to explain why with another application that has the same underlying problem:

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Possible Workarounds

These may or may not work for you, but they're probably worth a shot.

• Wired option: If you put the Apple TV and your laptop(s) on the same Ethernet-based LAN, AirPlay will work. It just doesn't work with the wireless APs.