[CS-FSLUG] wireless woes

[andrew at dothedrew.net]

> I have four computers, one mac and one linux hardwired, and one of each

> on wireless. The MAC address filtering has kept my Network (which was

> being regularly invaded by 6 to 12 people) squeaky clean.



Just thought it was worth chiming in and noting that MAC filtering and

encryption serve somewhat different purposes. While it's true that WEP/WPA

encryption can keep people from joining your network without the proper

key, they also -- more importantly -- encrypt your data over the "wire". In

addition, MAC filtering will only keep casual users at bay, as more

determined users can sniff and spoof your internal MAC addresses.



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On Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:04:47 -0700, Gabe Ginorio <gginorio at sbcglobal.net>

wrote:

> I did disable the SSID broadcast,

>> Thanks Gabe, I opted to do the same for now. I'll get me a better NIC as

> soon

>> as I can.

>>

>> Also just to make sure, did you disable broadcasting your SSID? When

> using MAC

>> address filtering you shouldn't broadcast your SSID.

>>

> 

> I have four computers, one mac and one linux hardwired, and one of each

> on wireless. The MAC address filtering has kept my Network (which was

> being regularly invaded by 6 to 12 people) squeaky clean.

> 

> Gabe

> 

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