No, Admin cannot see your identity while using a VPN.
No, Admin cannot see your identity while using a VPN.
I was just told at my school that network engineers can now spot who is using a VPN connection. In other words, people here are using free VPN tools like Hexatech to bypass blocked sites. The network manager claims this violates their policies. They mentioned that even through a VPN, they might still track details such as MAC addresses and link them back to the user. Is this feasible?
You can determine the MAC address of someone using a VPN by knowing their local IP and the VPN's IP. You might also learn their Wi-Fi access point or network port. While spoofing your MAC address is possible, it doesn't reveal much on its own. Generally, avoid using VPNs if your network blocks them, and consider using them at home or on your phone to stay safe.
It seems like someone is trying to discourage you from using VPNs by suggesting it’s a scam or against rules. It’s actually perfectly legal, and there’s no official ban in place.
They possess the location, allowing them to monitor all network activity. They can detect whether you're using a VPN and identify the specific device. @emosun they remain able to trace the origin of VPN connections, such as isolating a particular computer from the network.
They are aware of the IP addresses for all potential VPNs currently available.
They only need to understand the local IP address. The internet connection flows from point A to point B. You don’t have to know the IP of every possible VPN that might exist yet—because that’s point B—and they just need to know point A. Regardless of the VPN, you’ll still see a signal moving from point A to point B, even though the data itself can be encrypted.
They rely on methods that don’t require direct identification, or else the network would block anyone linked to encrypted content.
Little bit of light reading for anyone interested in how this works. https://www.plixer.com/blog/network-secu...c-network/