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

Tony Langdon, VK3JED vk3jed at optushome.com.au
Tue Mar 19 20:58:28 EST 2002


At 01:28 AM 19/03/2002 -0800, Drew wrote:

>Adrian Close wrote:
>
>>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...).

73 de Tony, VK3JED
http://vk3jed.vk.irlp.net


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