[MLB-WIRELESS] another stupid q, about dhcp

[Ben Anderson]

> >Of course, another approach would be to use tokens like this in a
one-time
> >pad kind of scenario but I suspect that involves some non-trivial
> >collusion between node and authenticating server.  Actually, this idea
> >might even have some merit...  It won't stop the sniffers dead in their
> >tracks, might it might be better than nothing.  What do others think of
> >this?
>
> Some kind of challenge-response system could be workable...

Of course you realise this is redesiging the network layer (IP)...
And it is as it should be -- relying on trusted magic numbers for
authentication is just plain moronic.


Ben.


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