[MLB-WIRELESS] ip6 vs ip4 stupid q

[Tony Langdon]

> On the issue of DoS attacks, maybe a little arrogantly I would say a
> wireless network such as this 'could' be immune to such attacks. DoS
> attacks on the Internet are a problem primarily due to one reason;
> Insecure / Misconfigured systems. In a smaller more controlled network
> (controlled being a _very_ relative term) the primary methods of a DoS
> or DDoS attack could be negated. 

Wireless does have other DoS issues though.  The RF medium is prone to DoS,
particlarly with the very low power levels involved.

All it'd take is some (insane) fool with a modified microwave oven...

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