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Originally Posted by pilotbob
As long as you know and understand MAC filtering is NOT a security feature.
BOb |
Can you elaborate?
I know it's not the safest method against "hackers".
But still: I only allow certain MACs to my router. Doesn't this stop the average user from using my WiFi? At least personally I wouldn't know how to circumvent it...
-->Enable MAC Address Filtering on Wireless Access Points and Routers
Improve home network security
http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/w...macaddress.htm
I've had my WiFi open for quite some time as well.
But quite frankly, I've gotten a bit worried, someone might download tons of illegal stuff while I'm traveling.
I find the performance enormously suffers with most security measures, so I went for MAC filtering. Meaning: I can't log into my WiFi when setting up a new unit without knowing its MAC address...