Factory settings -- insecure by default

24.04.2006

With this done, you can specify a list of approved or allowed MAC addresses. When MAC filtering is being used, only those wireless clients with their MAC addresses listed will be permitted to access the network.

While straight-from-the-box wireless computing is an appealing thought, it should be just that - a thought. Considering the potential for abuse, it's better for users to invest a little time and effort to configure some settings and engage some security measures.