Update KSP Steamversion without connection to Steam

[Tokay Gris]

Not quite sure if this is the right place.

Problem is this: I currently am at work (a job with plenty of free time, so no worries there) and have an internet connection. But this connection has a lot of closed ports, so I can't connect to Steam (the Steam-App).

And therefore can't update KSP.

Or can I? How?

Since I will be with this handicap for a few days longer and am eager to try 0.25, does anyone have an idea how I can update with this problem in mind?

[skeevy]

Use a VPN service that connects with port 80 and use their port forwarding services to redirect steams ports into something you can use.

You could also try using the default admin and password for whatever router your connected to and DMZ yourself for a few minutes to update KSP...you'd be surprised how many routers have the default admin and password still set...

[ratchet freak]

You can download elsewhere and just copy the "<steam folder>/SteamApps/common/Kerbal Space Program" folder over

[technicalfool]

A VPN or similar proxying service would likely work. However, I would strongly recommend you check your workplace's IT policy, or at least make sure you have friends in the IT department. It wouldn't be surprising if "getting around" things like closed ports is not too different in the sysadmin's view from "hacking the network", and likely to land you in about the same amount of trouble. As in "You and your stuff out of the building by 5PM" trouble.

[Tokay Gris]

First of all, thanks for the prompt help.

I found another way to update: Tethering with my smartphone.... The update didn't look too big.

However, I would strongly recommend you check your workplace's IT policy, or at least make sure you have friends in the IT department. It wouldn't be surprising if "getting around" things like closed ports is not too different in the sysadmin's view from "hacking the network", and likely to land you in about the same amount of trouble. As in "You and your stuff out of the building by 5PM" trouble.

Hehe. Thanks for the warning, but not necessary.

I am not exactly "employed" either (so they can't really "fire" me), since I am a freelancer. And in that job, it is basically "standby till something happens". Which usually is about three times in 24 hours, so I have plenty of free time.

Talking about an "IT department"... there isn't one. I have no idea who configured the router (it looks like a pretty prehistoric one). And if it broke down I wouldn't know who to call to fix it.