[Gllug] re; wireless base stations

[Andy Farnsworth]

> The Netgear wireless base-station we use has the facility
> to restrict access by MAC addresses

Tim,
  Be aware that this is not a good way of securing your network.  Almost
every ethernet card (wireless or otherwise) has the ability to change
it's MAC address via software.  Thus, I could be in the area, sniff the
wireless traffic and then change my MAC address to one I saw
communicating.  Don't get me wrong, it is better than nothing and will
keep out casual surfers, but don't rely on it. 

Andy Farnsworth


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