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    College Network

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by chibisuke, Nov 12, 2009.

  1. chibisuke

    chibisuke Newbie

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    I remember there was a thread about this but can't find it. I could be wrong.

    So I go to a community college (CCSF in Ca) and use their wi-fi with my laptop whether it be in class or in the library. After a semester one time in the library I was not able to play CSS or even go on AIM. Is there a way around this?
     
    chibisuke, Nov 12, 2009
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  2. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    Bandwidth quota? You might have exceeded it. If your laptop didn't pass disinfection (eg. there's a threat on your computer) then you might have been quarantined on the network. (this is usually only done on wired connections though) The ports for AIM or CSS might have been blocked. The easiest way to check is to ask or visit the help desk. :)
     
    booboo12, Nov 12, 2009
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  3. chibisuke

    chibisuke Newbie

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    So I'm guessing I won't be able to play games at school anymore? Lol
     
    chibisuke, Nov 16, 2009
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    Back in college it was impossible to connect just about anything that wasn't http traffic so we used http://www.proxycap.com/

    May or may not be of any use to you. But we used it for everything from internet gaming to im clients that were otherwise blocked.
     
    tomcom2k, Nov 16, 2009
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    Games and other stuff like that didn't work at my university either, they block it somehow. Kind of stunk but I guess they have reasons for it, I just accepted that I wouldn't be able to play games at school.
     
    LCM99, Nov 16, 2009
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    last semester i was able to use utorrent via ethernet connection but not wifi.
    this semester i can't use utorrent via ether or wifi. meaning i can't download anything, but yet it's super fast when i download of a site.
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Jan 22, 2010
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    The programs you guys mentioned above all use well-known ports that can simply be blocked by the IT department. Chances are, you will have issues with AOL webmail also.
     
    amoney3, Jan 23, 2010
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    i have not heard aol forever!

    is there any way around it, unless im an 1337 haxor
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Jan 23, 2010
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    I doubt it would be a good idea for us to help you circumvent limitations on your school network.

    Instead, consider asking the local network admin why certain applications/ports are blocked - their explanation might help you understand why such rules are in place, even though you might not agree with them.
     
    neenee, Jan 23, 2010
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    there's rules for a reason so i'll obey them. thanks for the help.

    rep sent
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Jan 23, 2010
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