Internet in Halls

thysol · 26-09-2011 6:37pm #1

Hi,
My problem is I can only surf the web with the Internet in the halls, Skype and Steam both don't work. Online Games don't work either. How do I make them work?

Sparticle · 26-09-2011 8:12pm

Skype works after changing some connection settings. Here's the fix. The only ports open seem to be 80 and 8080 so most games and steam will not work unfortunately. I'm fudging around with tunneling atm, it seems to be us poor gamer's best bet here in halls.

thysol · 26-09-2011 8:56pm

Thanks, at least Skype works now.:)

Groinshot · 27-09-2011 7:24pm

Sparticle wrote: »

Skype works after changing some connection settings. Here's the fix. The only ports open seem to be 80 and 8080 so most games and steam will not work unfortunately. I'm fudging around with tunneling atm, it seems to be us poor gamer's best bet here in halls.

443 is open, if that helps

thysol · 02-10-2011 12:18pm

Is there anyway I can get games to work that require a permanent internet connection, such as Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood?

dog_pig · 02-10-2011 8:46pm

Get a VPN.

thysol · 03-10-2011 3:30pm

dog_pig wrote: »

Get a VPN.

I don't get it. What's the point in that?

PurpleFistMixer · 03-10-2011 4:06pm

thysol wrote: »

I don't get it. What's the point in that?

It makes your internet connection no longer massively restricted, so you can do the things a normal person can do, thus solving all your problems.

thysol · 03-10-2011 4:13pm

PurpleFistMixer wrote: »

It makes your internet connection no longer massively restricted, so you can do the things a normal person can do, thus solving all your problems.

I don't see the logic behind though. Wouldn't the VPN have the same restrictions as a normal Inet connection?

ED E · 03-10-2011 9:38pm

eVeNtInE · 03-10-2011 10:52pm

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thysol · 04-10-2011 9:12am

Lethal_Bullet wrote: »

There is not much point in spamming, at one stage you didn't know either.:rolleyes:

d93c2inhxfok4y · 04-10-2011 11:14am

eVeNtInE wrote: »

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I would also be interested in this!

ED E · 04-10-2011 12:16pm

thysol wrote: »

There is not much point in spamming, at one stage you didn't know either.:rolleyes:

1. Look up the definition of spam, the above is not spam.

2. Its been suggested in at least three threads in this sub, by people WHO GAME IN COLLEGE. We arent suggesting it for ****s and giggles(that would be a terrible troll).

3. www.google.ie

Talk to DUCSS, they'll show you how to configure it.

thysol · 04-10-2011 1:10pm

Lethal_Bullet wrote: »

1. Look up the definition of spam, the above is not spam.

This pointless and offtopic.

Lethal_Bullet wrote: »

2. Its been suggested in at least three threads in this sub, by people WHO GAME IN COLLEGE. We arent suggesting it for ****s and giggles(that would be a terrible troll).

Like, I noticed.:rolleyes: I know that it obviously works, but all I wanted to know is why, what is the logic behind it?

Lethal_Bullet wrote: »

3. www.google.ie

I know what a VPN is, just don't understand how it is a workaround to play online games on college network.

Lethal_Bullet wrote: »

Talk to DUCSS, they'll show you how to configure it.

I will if I can't get it done myself.

Groinshot · 04-10-2011 1:18pm

thysol wrote: »

I know what a VPN is, just don't understand how it is a workaround to play online games on college network.

I will if I can't get it done myself.

1. Then you don't know what a VPN does.

And you obviously can;t do it yourself, if you could, you would have done it by now. You're asking for help here, yet won't ask ducss?

lucernarian · 04-10-2011 1:22pm

Internet in Halls?! I think UPC has broadband enabled the cable network in the dartry area for the past year or two, and this likely includes Halls. If someone had a UPC modem lying around and can pick up a signal from the cable TV socket in the kitchen, then UPC broadband will be available in Halls. Unfortunately you won't be able to order it to a halls address but if you get it ordered to a UPC-enabled address (must be in Dublin I think) and then bring the modem into halls, it should work.

Though if UPC make network changes, you could be left with it not working halfway through the year!

Even back in NTL days if someone got a modem and used it in a neighbours house up the road on the same cable, it would work. Or even in a completely different part of Dublin that was broadband-enabled by NTL.

thysol · 04-10-2011 1:48pm

Groinshot wrote: »

1. Then you don't know what a VPN does.

It creates a virtual private network with other computers on the internet. But how are you supposed to play online games with that with people who aren't on your VPN? Sure you would have to know the people with which you play, right? Can someone actually please explain this to me instead of just saying that I'm a stupid idiot.:rolleyes:

Groinshot wrote: »

And you obviously can;t do it yourself, if you could, you would have done it by now. You're asking for help here, yet won't ask ducss?

Well, I thought I'd ask here first.

Groinshot · 04-10-2011 2:38pm

thysol wrote: »

It creates a virtual private network with other computers on the internet. But how are you supposed to play online games with that with people who aren't on your VPN? Sure you would have to know the people with which you play, right? Can someone actually please explain this to me instead of just saying that I'm a stupid idiot.:rolleyes:

Well, I thought I'd ask here first.

The clue is in the name Virtual Private network.It's a private network (Duh) on a public line. There's nothing that says the traffic can only be local. You can route your network traffic through a VPN, essentially lifting the restrictions created by a firewall/proxy.

And seeing as you asked here, and someone said "Go to DUCSS", you're not listening to the advice.
What you need is a VPN provider, and a VPN client. This is university, you don't expect to be spoon fed any more than that do you?
(Hint: google VPN providers)

EDIT:
I also meant to add in at the end of this post, there's plenty of better things to do in college than play online video games. You can do that at home!
What about:
Offline video games, with other people? Try Sci-fi soc even?
LANs in halls (Don't need netsoc/DUCSS with their equipment, most games work just fine)

Non video game related:
Night clubs/Pubs, or if you're underage just parties (even if you don't drink)
Tea/coffee/lunch with people,
Societies
Sports Clubs
Bowling
Cycling
Long walks on the beach
kongregate.com...

ED E · 04-10-2011 3:00pm

On that, LAN

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=268531373179581

thysol · 04-10-2011 4:57pm

Groinshot wrote: »

1. Then you don't know what a VPN does.

I do, still don't understand though how I am supposed to play online games with people who are not on that VPN. Don't bother explaining though, I've kind of heard enough times now that I'm daft and don't know how to use Google and what not.

Groinshot wrote: »

And you obviously can;t do it yourself, if you could, you would have done it by now. You're asking for help here, yet won't ask ducss?

Read my post above. I thought I'd ask here first.

Groinshot wrote: »

The clue is in the name Virtual Private network.It's a private network (Duh) on a public line. There's nothing that says the traffic can only be local. You can route your network traffic through a VPN, essentially lifting the restrictions created by a firewall/proxy.

Thanks you for the info.

Groinshot wrote: »

And seeing as you asked here, and someone said "Go to DUCSS", you're not listening to the advice.

I thougt I'd ask here first.

Groinshot wrote: »

What you need is a VPN provider, and a VPN client. This is university, you don't expect to be spoon fed any more than that do you?
(Hint: google VPN providers)

I will do that, you don't have to get rude though.

Groinshot wrote: »

EDIT:
I also meant to add in at the end of this post, there's plenty of better things to do in college than play online video games. You can do that at home!
What about:
Offline video games, with other people? Try Sci-fi soc even?
LANs in halls (Don't need netsoc/DUCSS with their equipment, most games work just fine)

Non video game related:
Night clubs/Pubs, or if you're underage just parties (even if you don't drink)
Tea/coffee/lunch with people,
Societies
Sports Clubs
Bowling
Cycling
Long walks on the beach
kongregate.com...

I prefer to play video games.

Thanks for the info people. I'll try to set it up myself and if I can't then I'll ask DUCCS. Over and Out.

Groinshot · 04-10-2011 6:58pm

thysol wrote: »

I do, still don't understand though how I am supposed to play online games with people who are not on that VPN. Don't bother explaining though, I've kind of heard enough times now that I'm daft and don't know how to use Google and what not.

Read my post above. I thought I'd ask here first.

Thanks you for the info.

I thougt I'd ask here first.

I will do that, you don't have to get rude though.

I prefer to play video games.

Thanks for the info people. I'll try to set it up myself and if I can't then I'll ask DUCCS. Over and Out.

I answered your first question. Nobody said anything about local access on the VPN. All the traffic is routed through the vpn.

I have plenty of video game related suggestions in there, I don't see why you'd choose to live in halls if gaming was your priority, you could have had somewhere 130 quid a month cheaper, and paid for UPC out of the difference.

PurpleFistMixer · 04-10-2011 8:32pm

Groinshot wrote: »

I also meant to add in at the end of this post, there's plenty of better things to do in college than play online video games. You can do that at home!

College is home for some people, remember...

Thysol: in practice the VPN would work as follows*: you connect via the VPN to a server located outside of college which doesn't have the same restrictions (ie none). You can connect to this server because the port you're connecting via isn't blocked, like those required for gaming. Once you're on the network of this external server, you can play whatever games you want, etc. Essentially, the problem is one of "ports required for gaming are blocked -> use different ports". The VPN routes your traffic through open ports.

*disclaimer: I don't know much about networking.

Groinshot · 05-10-2011 1:54am

PurpleFistMixer wrote: »

College is home for some people, remember...

Thysol: in practice the VPN would work as follows*: you connect via the VPN to a server located outside of college which doesn't have the same restrictions (ie none). You can connect to this server because the port you're connecting via isn't blocked, like those required for gaming. Once you're on the network of this external server, you can play whatever games you want, etc. Essentially, the problem is one of "ports required for gaming are blocked -> use different ports". The VPN routes your traffic through open ports.

*disclaimer: I don't know much about networking.

College is home for me, I know

And you pretty much nailed it there!

k3ypad09 · 07-10-2011 9:47pm

Sysadmin for ducss and pirate party here, pm me if you have questions about our vpn

Shenlok · 08-10-2011 6:00pm

k3ypad09 wrote: »

Sysadmin for ducss and pirate party here, pm me if you have questions about our vpn

A word of warning: he's a bit **** :¬)

thysol · 10-10-2011 3:59pm

Shenlok wrote: »

A word of warning: he's a bit **** :¬)

Who is?

Internet in Halls

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