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  1. 01-16-2008, 07:28 #1
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    Default Re: News of the Weird, Network Version: Security Guru Leaves His Wireless Network Ope

    Quote Originally Posted by sapi
    Would I be right in saying that, even for home users, it's possible to filter internet access by MAC address even while keeping an open network?
    Yes, but MAC addresses are easily spoofed.

    MAC filtering by itself is pretty weaksauce when it comes to security. It's an additional layer, but not a particularly strong one.
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