My options for internet connectivity are very limited. I was wondering if I could go to a library or coffee shop or wherever has a good connection and do all my downloading remotely, or if I will run into problems/restrictions.

I’m thinking they may not allow VPN’s or something like that?

  • WallEx@feddit.de
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    8 months ago

    Its advised to use a vpn on public wifis, even if youre not torrenting. Also you could sign up for a trial and go for it to see if there are restrictions.

    If they are blocking vpns you could use one that uses http or https ports, those are pratically unblockable.

    • man@links.hackliberty.org
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      8 months ago

      If most vpn’s are blocked, you could try a proxy server but the reliablity and privacy of them can be questionable.

      There is also DNS tunneling, while much harder it does work ok.

  • Aux@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Use a seed box to torrent, then simply download the files from it.

  • Draconic NEO@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    8 months ago

    It’ll be slow as hell or bog down the connection. I know because I tried. Sometimes networks will also do tricks to block or filter torrenting though direct/unproxied connections. Usually though it’ll just be very slow.

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    8 months ago

    You’ll probably be severely throttled (I know my local coffee shop does) and if you aren’t, you’ll be being a huge dick to anyone else on that AP. I strongly advise against it.

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    8 months ago

    You won’t be able to port forward without a vpn that supports it which will severely limit download speeds. Might be worth a shot if you have a vpn though