DHCP security

Alan Cox alan at lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk
Wed Oct 10 12:03:11 UTC 2007


> That depends on your wireless device.  I use Linksys and use static 
> dhcp based on mac address as well as WEP for  a more secure netowrk. 
> If the mac address is not in the list, it won't get access.

The mac protection has pretty minimal value against someone competent
(they just wait and copy your MAC into their card) but it will help keep
out casual snoopers as the usual tools don't support it.

Alan




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