"waiting for region handshake"

[Nani Mosely]

Does anyone know how to pass the message "waiting for region handshake"  while using the campus network ?

I know there is firewall ...:matte-motes-shocked: 

but how to get around it .....:matte-motes-sarcasm:

I really miss SL .

[Rolig Loon]

Yes, that's usually a firewall issue. You'll have to talk with the IT people on your campus.  College campuses and many corporations limit access to sites that require heavy use of bandwidth (like gaming sites and SL) in order to prevent their networks from being clogged by a few high-demand users.  After all, the top priority is to guarantee that everyone has access to Internet sites that they need for their research and homework assignments.  You might ask your student senate to discuss options with IT, possibly opening the firewall at non-peak hours or on the weekends.  That's what many campuses do.  Here's the information they will need >>> http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Configuring_your_firewall

[LoveAngeL Lyre]

Hello Nani. Check out also:

• How do I configure my software firewall?
• Second Life IP addresses firewall configuration
• Configuring your corporate firewall to allow access to Second Life
• About content filters 

Good luck.

[Nani Mosely]

Thanks Rolig . but I don't think the IT people in my campus will allow it .

[Rolig Loon]

Maybe not, but you'll never know unless you ask. IT's resources are not infinite, so they do have to ration them carefully. Still, your Dean of Students or Vice President for Student Affairs knows that recreation is an important part of a well-balanced campus experience. I know of several campuses where students have worked with administration and IT to find a schedule that allows for shared use. That's why I suggested doing some research and making a proposal through your student senate.