Network defences, was Re: [MLB-WIRELESS] [TECH] Dipole antennas, and melbwireless structure

Ben Anderson a_neb at optushome.com.au
Wed Mar 20 00:39:47 EST 2002


> >>This is one of those "learn from the mistakes of the Internet builders",
> >>methinks.  Spam, DoS et al.  We have a chance to do something a little
> >>better...
> >Spam is something to solve at the application layer, and DoS, well, you
> >can't stop people from plugging 2.4ghz cordless phones in and using their
> >microwaves ;)
>
> Or 2.4 GHz ATV transmitters. ;)  (which, while not so common are likely to
> be major DoS sources when/where they appear, due to their high power and
> intent to put a signal to air...).

The routing tech I'm talking about has nothing to do with 2.4ghz.  It could
use any available method of transferring data from one point to another.
Anything.  Fibre, IR diodes, CB's, CAT5, radio interfaces, 802.11, 802.11a,
802.11b, x, y, z, anything!

Ben. :)


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