Originally Posted by
star_world
That's a stunningly dangerous decision - speaking as a professional in the networking / communications industry. There's whole categories of "questionable activity" where the relevant authorities wouldn't even stop to listen to a defense like that (eg: the FBI "believing" that anything "terrorism-related" originated from that connection, to say the least); personally I'd be doing everything I could to keep people from getting to that stage.
Besides, how do you possibly benefit from that setup?
I have to agree, even though I suggested using MAC filtering alone to keep out the casual surfer. Personally, I've got all security turned off, but I have enough trouble getting a signal to my bedroom and guest cottage (lots of plaster and lath walls blocking signals) that I'm not too worried.
If someone really wants to sneak into my yard to get on my wireless network, I'll let my dog discourage them.
I wouldn't lose TOO much sleep over leaving my AP somewhat open, as the above poster's doing, but I certainly wouldn't go to all the trouble of locking down every PC while leaving the AP alone. Its just easier to secure the AP.
Bob