Secherdk Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Hi everyone. Im currently studying computer science on second semester in Denmark. We have full free wireless coverage on campus. Nice and convenient right? NO! First of all, you have to log in through a portal that you will get directed to automatically when you open your browser, and then keep that window open. Furthermore the connection you then get is UNENCRYPTED. . I know that in a situation like this i should just not use it at all, but in some situations i really need internet on campus. Im using both windows and unbuntu, but mainly windows. Is there anyway i can feel a little more secure when i'm online on campus. -Secher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 you could use a vpn ( virtual private network) i don't know how to use it exactly but it might work http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network it might be easier to proof the admin how insecure his network is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 A VPN would require a computer that you have access to on the Internet be running a VPN server. This (or some thing similar) is the only solution available to you however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 there are some commercial vpn providers : - relakks.com - secureix.com ---> free !!! - swissvpn.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocktorrentz Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I think tor is the most practical solution [link] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeoneE1se Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Ok I just woke up and am a little cranky so I'm just gonna start off by calling every one but the OP a noob... now that thats done I can help if you have a box at home you can use SSH or a VPN to tunnel your traffic though BSODtv have a video tutorial on setting up the SSH tunnel however if you have more then a little linux experience you can set up openVPN with redirect-gateway and the configure IPtables to act as a nat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gerling Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I think tor is the most practical solution [link] Tor is not secure. The exit nodes cannot be trusted as they could be monitored/sniffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I think tor is the most practical solution [link] I would disagree with the first point as well. It's financially the most practical, but it is slow slow slow, not very practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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