Take wifi connection and create own network

[Joseph]

I'm considering moving into an office that provides wifi. What's the best/easiest solution where I can create my own local network and take their wifi as my broadband supply?

 

I want to be able to run a VPN from the bridged connection.

 

Ideally looks like this:

 

Their wifi -> my router (VPN) -> my devices (both ethernet & wifi)

 

Cheers :-)

[The Benjamins]

you might be able to make a PFsense router out of a old PC, and set the wan to the wifi card, and the Ethernet port as your LAN(use a switch for more ports). and in PFsense you should be able to set up a router based VPN. and you will have to google how to fix a double NAT issue, my router has settings for that.

 

NOTE: I am a monkey and just giving you my best guess on how I would try and do this. your biggest issue will be dealing with the double NAT and stuff. to add wifi you need 2 wifi cards or a AP

 

EDIT: thinking about it more, the VPN might fix the double NAT and UPnD issues.

[Jarno.]

So basicly you want to use your own device as a hotspot? 

 

maybe this is what you are looking for.

 

http://lifehacker.com/turn-your-windows-10-computer-into-a-wi-fi-hotspot-1724762931

This way you can use a laptop as hotspot for example, just by using the CMD command prompt.

 

office wifi > your laptop/PC > your other devices

 

Hope this helps

[Joseph]

Thanks Ben & Jarno.

 

Basically what I want is to have my own normal local network/router which takes broadband feed from existing wifi.

 

Ben, thanks - I think your suggestion to have an access point feed a router makes sense.

[KuJoe]

I always carry one of these in my backpack: https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Wireless-Performance-TripMate-Hotspot/dp/B00HZWOQZ6

 

It can connect to an existing wireless connection then create a new wireless network. It might be too simple for your needs, but they might have other products that fit your requirements better.