[Tseng]

Hello guys, my first post on here.

Could anyone give me any information on the Internet at Keele? I have already heard about the 500mb download limit per day as well as the average 10Mbps speeds and file sharing not being allowed. Could anyone verify this information?

Also Is there any more information anyone could give such as if any ports are closed such as those used for online gaming (MMos, FPS). I ain't talking about those crappy free internet games here

[Holte]

I dunno about online gaming, although people in my block managed it fine I think.

You've got a 500mb download limit every day, if you run out you get cut off... normally until about 23:58 when it comes back on again but until then you can only access your Keele webmail, the Keele site and KUBE I think.

Where I was at (Hawthorns) the download speed was normally good, could get up to about 500kb/s when downloading an album from sites.

File sharing isn't allowed but they don't really check up on it as far as I know and pretty much everyone does it. When you install your cd it deactivates your software that file share but just turn it back on when it's installed.

That's it I think.

Welcome btw.

[Tseng]

Thanks for the reply. I should also be staying at Hawthorns

The reason I asked is because I've recently bought a new computer and I'm quite into my gaming. It would be a shame if I was unable to play.

[Stimpej]

the limit takes into account your uploads as well as your downloads. file sharing isn't allowed but it's still possible, you just need to be careful about the amount you upload. if they see you are sending as much as you are receiving, they will pick on you.

also the limit is closer to 600mb than 500mb, and my all time record was 692mb on a continuous download hehe

edit: all udp ports are blocked which means 99% of online games will not work (including xbox live)

[Tseng]

You say that all UDP ports are blocked, but what about TCP? I don't fully understand UDP and TCP but if a game or application only requires TCP I should be fine right?

Also, if all UDP ports are blocked that means I can't even file transfer on MSN? Sounds like closed UDP ports suck but i guess i'll have to grin and bear it.

Thanks for the information though

[aNthraXx]

all udp traffic is blocked. but you can always route your udp packets over tcp if you're desperate. incoming connections are mostly blocked (ie. no server software), outbound tcp ports are 99% open (for example 6667 is closed). pasv ftp is allowed and works. direct connections to other hallsnet (160.5.*.*) ip's are blocked i think. connections are mostly stable, remapping your drive usually fixes any non-bandwidth related problems.

apart from the 500mb/day you can't really complain for 'free' . tor also works (for all tcp traffic) should you ever wish to hide your (obvious) hostname (XX-vlanXXX.<haw|lin|ohx|bar|hor>.ke ele.ac.uk) from any would-be prying eyes it would be wise to use ssl/encryption where possible (bt, nntp, irc, ftp).. good luck.

[Zayne]

Don't quote me on this. But I think KUGA (the gaming society) has dedicated servers for some games.

[Lara C.]

i have 2 ethernet ports on my computer. as soon as the limit runs out i just switch it over to change the MAC address

[thomasdelonge2008]

Internet at Keele can be very frustrating.
500mb is not enough, and it's a bit of a joke to be honest.
Other Universities don't have limits.
If you're eager to avoid paying a TV license fee by watching programmes online, tough luck. You can just about watch one show, or about 20 YouTube videos before you're cut off.
As for F/S, you can occasionally get online, and when you do, you get fantastic speeds, but yet again the 500mb becomes a pain in the arse. If you're caught F/S you are likely to get a week long network ban.

With regards to gaming, no chance. My X-Box wouldn't even connect to the internet, and yet again the limit means there really is little point trying.

[weaverduncan]

(Original post by Tseng)
Hello guys, my first post on here.

Could anyone give me any information on the Internet at Keele? I have already heard about the 500mb download limit per day as well as the average 10Mbps speeds and file sharing not being allowed. Could anyone verify this information?

Also Is there any more information anyone could give such as if any ports are closed such as those used for online gaming (MMos, FPS). I ain't talking about those crappy free internet games here

Hi there! All I can say is that, for me, the internet at keele is relatively reliable, quick enough for me, and ive never used up the limit on internet of 500mb (or whatever the limit is). Enjoy keele! duncan

[Lara C.]

(Original post by weaverduncan)
Hi there! All I can say is that, for me, the internet at keele is relatively reliable, quick enough for me, and ive never used up the limit on internet of 500mb (or whatever the limit is). Enjoy keele! duncan

i take it yovue never lived in lindsay??

[Minardi]

I've heard Keele Wireless doesn't count towards your download limit... and you can get excellent range on some plug in antennas...

Not that I've tried to get it (yet) but if you have a wireless card that will accept an external aerial it may be worth a go.

[thomasdelonge2008]

(Original post by Minardi)
I've heard Keele Wireless doesn't count towards your download limit... and you can get excellent range on some plug in antennas...

Not that I've tried to get it (yet) but if you have a wireless card that will accept an external aerial it may be worth a go.

You also have no d/l limit when using computers in the library.
But still, the limit is annoying whilst in halls, and unnecessary.

[Minardi]

Aye, and apparently Keele has alot of Spare bandwidth in its connection but doesn't see any demand to free it up to students. Idiots.

[BIC MEDIUM]

Can all rooms pick up wireless connection then at Keele?

[Minardi]

No, only if your lucky enough to be near certain campus buildings.

[Lara C.]

(Original post by Minardi)
No, only if your lucky enough to be near certain campus buildings.

i think its mainly a vite n eat/library type of thing,,,, its not supposed to be a new way of getting internet access to the entire campus. i dont think,

[Minardi]

(Original post by Lara C.)
i think its mainly a vite n eat/library type of thing,,,, its not supposed to be a new way of getting internet access to the entire campus. i dont think,

Spot on, just means you need a bigger aerial...

[nfraser3]

Is this 500MB enough to say....have msn messenger on? Facebook? as well as general browsing for the course?

[Minardi]

(Original post by nfraser3)
Is this 500MB enough to say....have msn messenger on? Facebook? as well as general browsing for the course?

Oh yeah, all that sent me regularly over was podcast downloads and youtube. And I like internet radio too. I lost track how many times I was cut off.