Tim,

> Tim Chown wrote:
> I like the method Alcatel use on my combined 802.11/DSL
> home router. If I want to add a new wireless device for
> home access, rather than having anything able to
> associate, or a manual/web configuration of MAC address,
> I only need press an "allow association" button that
> will for 20-30 seconds let any device attach, from which
> point that MAC address is remembered. Of course not
> ideal security, but a nice solution for the home user.

A little reckless IMHO, if your neighbor's wireless is up there is a
strong risk of allowing association.
 
> Similar approaches could be adopted for the types
> of scenarios here.

Indeed. My point was that Joe Six-Pack can eventually push a button, but
not remove a default route.

Michel.


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