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I'm travelling for the moment, and usually I just access my home network with tailscale and it has always worked flawlessly. But the hotel I'm staying at apparently blocks VPN connections, I can't use my regular VPN for work on their network either and I've tried obfuscation,different ports etc. nothing seems to work and it never connects.

How can I circumvent this, if at all? I'm staying for several weeks, so this is a pretty bug issue.

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[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 13 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

Contact support and tell them you need VPN access on the WiFi you are paying for.

[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl 3 points 4 weeks ago

Seriously, lots of employees depend on VPNs to access their work computers. VPNs are also a great way to ensure the hotel isn't snooping your internet traffic.

[–] sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

unless you are important they'll tell you to pound sand.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That's not a good way to keep customers. I would leave a bad review and maybe even find a different hotel. You could ask for a refund for your remaining stay you could argue they are engaging in false advertising.

[–] sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Let's be real the type of hotel I can afford doesn't want customers that care about the Wi-Fi

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 weeks ago

Then don't offer WiFi. It costs them more to ruin your experience