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Re: DHCP Appliance based on MAC Authentication


From: Micheal Espinola Jr <michealespinola () gmail com>
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:17:06 -0500

Hi John,

Sorry to say but there is no such thing as "MAC authentication". 
However, there is something called MAC filtering - but this is not a
realistic security implementation, as MAC address can be easily
spoofed.

I highly recommend you choose another method to secure your LAN.

On 12/14/05, Jhon <imranfbhatti () gmail com> wrote:
Hi all,
I am new to list and need some help regarding securing my LAN.
I am looking for DHCP appliance which should be capable for authentication
of MAC addresses.

I Know one product only , MetaIP.
Purpose the use DHCP appliance is to secure the IP assigning pocess based o n
MAC Authentication.

Thnaks



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