I just moved into a student dorm for a semester abroad, and beforehand I emailed them asking whether they had ethernet ports to plug my router into (I use it to connect all my devices, and for WiVRn VR streaming). They confirmed that I could, but now that I’m here the wifi login portal is asking me to accept these terms from the ISP, which forbid plugging in a router. There’s another clause that forbids “Disruptive Devices” entirely, defined as:

“Disruptive Device” means any device that prevents or interferes with our provision of the 4Wireless to other customers (such as a wireless access point such as wireless routers) or any other device used by you in breach of the Acceptable Use Policy;

So what are my options? I don’t think I can use this service without accepting the terms, but also I was told by the student dorm support that I could bring a router, which contradicts this.

EDIT: some additional context:

  • dorm provider is a company separate from my uni (they have an agreement but that’s it)
  • ISP (ask4) is totally separate from dorm provider, and have installed a mesh network that requires an account. On account creation, there are many upsells including one for connecting more than one device. The “free” plan only allows me to sign in on a single device, and I can upgrade to two devices for 15 pounds.
  • ethernet requires login too
  • VR streaming requires a high performance wifi 6 network, which is why I bought this router (Archer C6 from tp-link)
  • WolfLink@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    4·
    3 months ago

    You don’t actually need internet for the VR streaming part, so you could just set up a router not plugged into the wall

    • utopiah@lemmy.worldEnglish
      25·
      3 months ago

      You do if you are rendering in the cloud, e.g NVIDIA CloudXR. Not sure what OP plans to do.

        • utopiah@lemmy.worldEnglish
          23·
          3 months ago

          Sure yet it’s a perfectly legitimate one. I’m not OP, it might be exactly their use case.

            • utopiah@lemmy.worldEnglish
              11·
              3 months ago

              I’m not sure if you played PCVR in the Summer but imagine that in a tiny room… it’s just way too hot. Again I’m NOT saying it’s good, or bad, I’m only saying you made assumption about OP usage. I’m not sure if you tried CloudXR but basically, it works and it’s not that complex to setup (e.g 1h) so it’s relatively faster and cheaper than building and owning a gaming PC.

              I don’t understand why you are even arguing about a legitimate usage.

              • mojofrododojo@lemmy.worldEnglish
                2·
                3 months ago

                because I’ve been into vr for about a decade and know no one who uses cloudXR. 120hz ain’t gonna happen over a college dorm network. 90hz on quest 2 would be very challenging.

                wait, you realize, his requirement for streaming has NOTHING to do with cloud rendering right?

                • utopiah@lemmy.worldEnglish
                  11·
                  3 months ago

                  You’re just making another assumption, maybe the dorm has optic fiber with a big bandwidth and a lower latency that most home and business connection. Maybe OP doesn’t care about 120hz and only heat. I don’t think you are getting my point if you are pointing out imperfection about the current technology : it’s possible.