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    University routers

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by funky logic, Nov 26, 2005.

  1. funky logic

    funky logic Notebook Guru

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    I live one block from University.

    Could I somehow use University's routers to access internet from my laptop with 2915 wireless card?
     
    funky logic, Nov 26, 2005
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You will need to get the WEP/WPA security password to have access.
     
    coriolis, Nov 26, 2005
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    dr_st Notebook Deity

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    If they have them... My institute has lots of access points, none of which is protected, neither by encryption, nor by MAC filtering. You cannot pick them up outside of the institute, though (strategic placement?)
     
    dr_st, Nov 26, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Depends too: Do you even get a signal from the University? A block can be pretty far and all around - im not to sure but it might be stealing but it might not be in this case.
     
    nickspohn, Nov 26, 2005
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    I used to live across the street from CSUN (Cal State Northridge). They had free wireless throughout the campus. I was able to access it where I was, but I still had my own.
     
    madmike23, Nov 26, 2005
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    drumfu super modfu

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    if you're a student/have access and you can see the network, why not? have you tried ?
     
    drumfu, Nov 26, 2005
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    X24 Notebook Evangelist

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    check if u get the wireless network signal, if u do i'd say go for it! i wish we lived next to somebody with good internet.......
     
    X24, Nov 26, 2005
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  8. Slappy

    Slappy Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    You could also invest $40 in a "cantenna" (either pre-fab or homemade), but that might be a little more engineering than you want to do.
     
    Slappy, Nov 29, 2005
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  9. funky logic

    funky logic Notebook Guru

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    cantenna?

    what is it?
     
    funky logic, Nov 29, 2005
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  10. Slappy

    Slappy Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Google it.
    Basically, it is an antenna made out of a can. Greatly increases your wireless reception.
     
    Slappy, Nov 29, 2005
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