Pseudonym Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I'm going to be heading off to university next september, and being that way inclined, I'm already planning how to set up the computers in my dorm. What I'd most like to do would be to create my own, private, "mini-network" within my room which acted within the larger university network. Its hard to explain in words, but hopefully the charts make it clearer. I don't know if this is feasible with a standard wireless router, or if its even possible at all, but any pointers towards possible solutions would be awesome. The first chart shows what I imagine the uni network to be set up like, obviously with more servers etc... The second chart shows what i'd like to set up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreenbhm Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Any consumer-class wireless router you purchase should come with NAT enabled. That will allow you to do exactly what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurë Veteran Posted December 16, 2009 Veteran Share Posted December 16, 2009 Some residences are picky about what they let users have in their rooms in terms of number of connected devices and network equipment, might want to double check it with the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrCheese Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Yes, if you plan on installing your own router to allow more devices, they can detect this and may slap you down for doing so, especially if you intend on setting up your own wireless point (Any decent managed wireless system can detect rogue WIFI points) My sisters uni would cut you off totally if they detected this and would charge you a reconnection fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 OK, so barring the fact that it may not be permitted under uni ToS, the theory of stacking two routers ought to work? awesome, thanks guys :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingarelho Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 it should work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acnpt Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Most UK universities now use 802.1X or VPN. You will also most likely have to register the MAC address with IT services. I'd say its very unlikely to work, but most universities have wireless networks now anyway. Compared to what I have heard about American universites, UK universites have their networks very locked down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadisticNerd Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I know that Ohio State uses a software client on top of the OS Wireless client to connect. My sister wanted something similar, but they blocked it with additional client. The concept would work, depending on how they set everything up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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