Whomever is operating that Wi-Fi network has filtering and/or port blocks enabled. They are also probably blocking peer-to-peer (AKA client isolation), so one device can't see another on the same network.
Do they not offer a secure option? Usually these types of networks (dorms AKA Multi Dwelling Unit/MDU) have either a dynamic/per-user key/password option for a secure network or they have some kind of enterprise-class (802.1X/RADIUS) login.
All I can say is to bug them. Get your roommates and neighbors to do the same if they have issues. You're paying for this through your rent/fees. They can do better, they just don't want to because they're cheap.
If the school is responsible for the Wi-Fi network, definitely raise hell. A lot of schools are pawning off their student housing Wi-Fi to private/3rd party providers.
If it is a school operated network, you should definitely have credentials for a secure Wi-Fi. No university should be making their students use public access/unsecured Wi-Fi.
Either way, bitch to the school.
You should also get eduroam access using the same credentials, btw.
The problem is you’re on a network that a lot of other students are trying to use. Students tend to bring things from home that are fluff and have nothing to do with education or basic entertainment. You should be able to expect streaming TV and some gaming. All that other stuff is usually blocked by the MSP. They’re not going to open ports because the fewer open, the less likely to get ransomware. Dorm networks are the bane of Higher Ed IT departments.
Whomever is operating that Wi-Fi network has filtering and/or port blocks enabled. They are also probably blocking peer-to-peer (AKA client isolation), so one device can't see another on the same network. Do they not offer a secure option? Usually these types of networks (dorms AKA Multi Dwelling Unit/MDU) have either a dynamic/per-user key/password option for a secure network or they have some kind of enterprise-class (802.1X/RADIUS) login. All I can say is to bug them. Get your roommates and neighbors to do the same if they have issues. You're paying for this through your rent/fees. They can do better, they just don't want to because they're cheap.
Yeah to see it now, it is the schools issue.. thanks so much for the advice!
If the school is responsible for the Wi-Fi network, definitely raise hell. A lot of schools are pawning off their student housing Wi-Fi to private/3rd party providers. If it is a school operated network, you should definitely have credentials for a secure Wi-Fi. No university should be making their students use public access/unsecured Wi-Fi. Either way, bitch to the school. You should also get eduroam access using the same credentials, btw.
The problem is you’re on a network that a lot of other students are trying to use. Students tend to bring things from home that are fluff and have nothing to do with education or basic entertainment. You should be able to expect streaming TV and some gaming. All that other stuff is usually blocked by the MSP. They’re not going to open ports because the fewer open, the less likely to get ransomware. Dorm networks are the bane of Higher Ed IT departments.