On Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:57:45 +1000 "Adrian Levi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 8/13/07, Celejar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:18:19 +1000 > > <Snipped> > > > I don't quite follow you. Can you explain in more detail? > > > > Celejar > > Ok, Assuming your wireless router can use an open Linux distribution > or your wireless router connects directly to a linux firewall, you can > use the following tools to set up proper encryption and authentication > between each allowed client and the router. > > I have never done this but know it's possible. > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point-to-Point_Protocol_over_Ethernet > > Using pppoe the client computer makes a connection to the wireless > router, handshaking is done, The client is given an IP address for the > pppoe connection. > > http://www.ssh.com/support/documentation/online/ssh/winhelp/32/Tunneling_Explained.html > > The ssh tunnel provides proper authentication and protection for the > otherwise insecure and sniff able traffic that is broadcast > wirelessly. This step also ensures that a non trusted client cannot > transfer any data over your network. > > As I say earlier, I have not done this, I cannot explain any further. > Good luck but this Is what I am looking to implement on my network. I'm no networking expert, but I'm afraid I don't understand how this stops untrusted clients from accessing your network. He obviously won't be able to read ssh encrypted traffic, but I think he'll still be able to log on to the router. > Adrian Celejar -- mailmin.sourceforge.net - remote access via secure (OpenPGP) email ssuds.sourceforge.net - A Simple Sudoku Solver and Generator -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
