Just bought a second WRT54G v3 and setup as a bridge (WDS) to my main router WRT54G v2. Both are flashed with HyperWRT 2.0. I understand that I cannot use WAP, correct? My first WRT54G has MAC filtering enabled and with a list of MACs. Should I add MAC filtering to my second router? How come my second WRT54G does not show in my dhcp list on the first WRT54G?
MAC filtering doesn't really get you anything. The MAC addresses are out in the open, so its easy for someone to see.
To answer your question, I believe yes. You need to add all the mac addresses to the second one and first one. Make sure you get the routers addresses too Hope that helps,
What do you mean "...The MAC addresses are out in the open..."? This isn't true. I can prevent anyone from accessing my wireless network by allowing only the MACs that I want. Do you (or anyone) know something that I don't?
I understand that a MAC can be impersonated, but how would someone get the correct MAC to enter my wireless network? Trial and error would take awhile.
They wouldn't have to resort to trial and error. They just need to listen for a while with a sniffer, and then they'd have a list of existing MACs in the area to try.
Didn't think of that. I know that 128 wep can be cracked. Can't go to WAP because HyperWRT WDS doesn't support it. I guess there aren't any foolproof methods to keep unwanted people out of your wireless network. Just good locks to keep the honest people out.
