[G4] Hacked Router

Richard Klein richspk at gmail.com
Thu Jan 31 10:35:19 PST 2008


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Glen McKnight
> 
> Hi
> 
> Resetting the router will set the factory defaults, after he has done this
> he should be able to put in his details, but he can restrict access by
> specifying the MAC address of the machines which connect wirelessly.
> This means if he has done this correctly, the offender will have to break
> in to his home and connect by cable to make any alterations.

That's not a bad idea, but it's not foolproof; MAC addresses *can* be
spoofed pretty easily.

-- 
Rich



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