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How viable is torrenting on a public connection? (slrpnk.net)

submitted 10 months ago by technomad@slrpnk.net to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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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?

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[–] WallEx@feddit.de 46 points 10 months ago (3 children)

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 10 points 10 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.

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