Connection test on Nintendo DS encounters issues with MAC address filtering.
Connection test on Nintendo DS encounters issues with MAC address filtering.
2:8A:E1:CC9 instead of the alternate format. This might be the concern here. Also, MAC addresses are sent openly and can be easily spoofed, so filters offer minimal real security boost. WEP has also been compromised significantly, making it possible to crack it within minutes even with network traffic.
matand_317
12-21-2023, 08:07 PM #1MAC addresses are usually shown as 402:8A:E1:CC9 instead of the alternate format. This might be the concern here. Also, MAC addresses are sent openly and can be easily spoofed, so filters offer minimal real security boost. WEP has also been compromised significantly, making it possible to crack it within minutes even with network traffic.
2 and 40-D2. I entered it as 40-D2 because that's the format on the 3/DS listing, and I confirmed it didn't alter anything. The access point is only used for my 3/DS, which isn’t running much traffic, so I’m not overly concerned. Unless there’s a change, I don’t think anyone will target my Level 17 security clearance for New Super Mario Bros. Wii hack. But if MAC filtering doesn’t significantly boost security, I won’t worry too much about it.
Cefreak113
12-22-2023, 02:53 AM #2AirPort Utility shows the entry twice—402 and 40-D2. I entered it as 40-D2 because that's the format on the 3/DS listing, and I confirmed it didn't alter anything. The access point is only used for my 3/DS, which isn’t running much traffic, so I’m not overly concerned. Unless there’s a change, I don’t think anyone will target my Level 17 security clearance for New Super Mario Bros. Wii hack. But if MAC filtering doesn’t significantly boost security, I won’t worry too much about it.
NinjaDog56666
12-23-2023, 03:25 PM #4It was that final step. Initially I just entered the MAC address and set it to Everyday all day. You pointed out the change, so I added it manually too. The results seem different, but I’m not entirely sure why. Thanks for clarifying!