Re: (solved) Re: how to (dis)allow some users from using wireless router?
On Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:57:45 +1000
"Adrian Levi" <adrian.levi@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 8/13/07, Celejar <celejar@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:18:19 +1000
>
> <Snipped>
>
> > I don't quite follow you. Can you explain in more detail?
> >
> > Celejar
>
> Ok, Assuming your wireless router can use an open Linux distribution
> or your wireless router connects directly to a linux firewall, you can
> use the following tools to set up proper encryption and authentication
> between each allowed client and the router.
>
> I have never done this but know it's possible.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point-to-Point_Protocol_over_Ethernet
>
> Using pppoe the client computer makes a connection to the wireless
> router, handshaking is done, The client is given an IP address for the
> pppoe connection.
>
> http://www.ssh.com/support/documentation/online/ssh/winhelp/32/Tunneling_Explained.html
>
> The ssh tunnel provides proper authentication and protection for the
> otherwise insecure and sniff able traffic that is broadcast
> wirelessly. This step also ensures that a non trusted client cannot
> transfer any data over your network.
>
> As I say earlier, I have not done this, I cannot explain any further.
> Good luck but this Is what I am looking to implement on my network.
I'm no networking expert, but I'm afraid I don't understand how this
stops untrusted clients from accessing your network. He obviously
won't be able to read ssh encrypted traffic, but I think he'll still be
able to log on to the router.
> Adrian
Celejar
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