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JoelJ
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Posted: 27th Oct 2008 23:50
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I got an iPod Touch the other day, I really like it. Except I have one problem with it, and I wanted to see if anyone here had a solution.
The iPod can't see my school's wireless network. I've even talked to one of the IT guys, but he didn't know why. So I kinda just assume it's unsupported with the iPod.

So here's what I'm trying to find out. I have a laptop with me that's connected to the school's network. So is there anything that I can do to have my iPod connect to my laptop and mooch it's internet? Whether it's via USB or WIFI. I don't care.

I don't have access to an ethernet jack, and I don't have a second wireless card I can use with my laptop.

Any solutions? Thanks.


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NeX the Fairly Fast Ferret
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Posted: 27th Oct 2008 23:52
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If you could set up an ad-hoc network on your laptop whilst maintaining a connection to the school, you could do it. But don't schools/colleges use VPNs to block anything that doesn't belong to said school/college?

I know, I tried.

I got AirPort on the iMac to ad-hoc to the Eee and the Eee could see everything on the network through the iMac's VPN, with unrestricted access. I reported it and they can't fix it.

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JoelJ
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Posted: 27th Oct 2008 23:57
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The school's network is just a... WPA Enterprise or something weird like that. Requires a user name and password is all.


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jeffhuys
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Posted: 27th Oct 2008 23:59 Edited at: 28th Oct 2008 00:02
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No no wait wait! You need the appstore app "WiFinder" and use that to find networks. For me it finds all networks, even hidden ones! I own an iPod touch too . Good choice

EDIT: Oh I just read that it used a password. In that case, ad-hoc is a great idea. I've done that with my brother: He was on the internet using his mobile phone connected to his laptop, I was connected through ad-hoc to his laptop. Easy peasy .



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bitJericho
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Posted: 28th Oct 2008 00:01
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Quote: "I got AirPort on the iMac to ad-hoc to the Eee and the Eee could see everything on the network through the iMac's VPN, with unrestricted access. I reported it and they can't fix it."


Well ya, the Eee would have all the privs your imac would have.


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NeX the Fairly Fast Ferret
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Posted: 28th Oct 2008 00:02
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It had MORE privileges! Probably more than the admins! I even tested it and could edit files on others' users! (With permission of course!)

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Posted: 28th Oct 2008 00:08
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Lol. inept IT.


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JoelJ
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Posted: 28th Oct 2008 00:35
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can I do an AdHoc at the same time while connected to the network?


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NeX the Fairly Fast Ferret
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Posted: 28th Oct 2008 00:37
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All depends upon how good your WiFi card and software/drivers are. Most won't but some will.

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Posted: 28th Oct 2008 02:09 Edited at: 28th Oct 2008 02:14
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EDIT: seriously dumb post...



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