Re: Encrypted wireless
On Thu, Jul 29, 2004 at 09:18:59AM +0800, John Summerfield wrote:
> >I have a wireless DSL router set up at home. I currently don't use
> >encryption, so it's essentially a free-for-all and I've noticed some
> >freeloaders and the router doesn't provide any way to restrict access
> >other than by setting up encryption (side question: anyone know of a
> >wireless router that can restrict access by MAC address?).
>
> Hmm I thought they all did!
>
> What brand and model?
SMC 7004VWBR
I've searched the config menus over-and-over again... I was surprised
too! Another annoying thing: it doesn't allow you to establish
constant MAC->IP mappings. I'm tempted to go buy a different one...
What models have you used?
> Not that mac addresses stop anyone but casual freeloaders.
That's all I really care about. Sounds like even encryption wouldn't
keep out a knowledgable person who really wanted to hack my
(relatively pitiful) network. And if I can stop casual freeloaders, I
can at least identify the malicious freeloaders :)
Jason
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