Mimicking a school's internet to make it seem like I'm there

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eastland97
Senior Member

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11-20-2016, 07:00 AM

Hi, because our schools are closed due to the coronavirus, we don’t usually go there every day. Uploading papers works only on school Wi-Fi, which means I have to travel 100 kilometers each time I need to submit an assignment. Is there a way to connect to the school’s internet using a VPN? The school router settings have admin access with a password, so I can adjust them easily. I’m not interested in hacking, just looking for a simpler solution so I don’t have to travel as much. Thanks Smile

eastland97

11-20-2016, 07:00 AM #1

FlamingTiger9
Member

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11-20-2016, 01:03 PM

That sounds like a really bad setup. However, if you could link through a VPN, you'd effectively be part of the school network. I’d still recommend discussing this with the school.

FlamingTiger9

11-20-2016, 01:03 PM #2

That sounds like a really bad setup. However, if you could link through a VPN, you'd effectively be part of the school network. I’d still recommend discussing this with the school.

SHAW_ANTHONY
Junior Member

11-23-2016, 11:49 PM

Maybe you could simply identify a faculty member to forward your assignments, ensuring they're uploaded into the system. Alternatively, request they configure an automated process for retrieving submissions from email. That would be the simplest and most practical solution, rather than attempting an unofficial VPN connection.

SHAW_ANTHONY

11-23-2016, 11:49 PM #3

_Keira
Member

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12-13-2016, 06:59 AM

It might be helpful to use a VPN, though doing so without authorization is illegal. That approach also feels like unnecessary chatter when discussing it with the school.

_Keira

12-13-2016, 06:59 AM #4

It might be helpful to use a VPN, though doing so without authorization is illegal. That approach also feels like unnecessary chatter when discussing it with the school.

Kassara
Member

12-15-2016, 03:35 AM

Inquire directly with them. A VPN would also be effective.

Kassara

12-15-2016, 03:35 AM #5

Inquire directly with them. A VPN would also be effective.

BBoost
Junior Member

12-15-2016, 03:43 AM

I come from a country where such systems are common. One point that raises doubt is the absence of an upload feature for assignments. Most educational institutions globally offer this functionality.

BBoost

12-15-2016, 03:43 AM #6

I come from a country where such systems are common. One point that raises doubt is the absence of an upload feature for assignments. Most educational institutions globally offer this functionality.

Marc9225
Member

204

12-22-2016, 10:55 AM

I'm from the Czech Republic, and we have a method for submitting assignments, though it only works if you're connected to the school's network. The system is quite outdated, managed by our IT head who's both clever and a bit confused. Sending an email might be a better option than dealing with the school network directly. Thanks to everyone!

Marc9225

12-22-2016, 10:55 AM #7