> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian E Carpenter [mailto:[email protected]]
[...]
> > But I think the need goes beyond wireless. If I have visitors, I may not 
> > like
> it if they plug in a device into the Ethernet socket in the guest room, and 
> the
> device has full access to everything. I think we need a simple way to
> accept/deny a new device onto the network, independent of the media
> type.
> 
> And preferably a method that doesn't involve asking your visitor for her
> MAC address, or giving her a password that you don't want to leak.
> 
> On the other hand, a Bluetooth-like method that involves opening access
> for a few minutes while you automatically register the MAC address might
> be good enough for home use (but unacceptable for professional use).
> 
> What is unlikely to work in the real world is a complex cryptographically
> sound mechanism, even though it might be fun to design and debug.
> 
>     Brian

Before we dive into the solution space, Brian, do you agree that the framework 
draft should include this requirement? 

Michael

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