Comment Re:Cell phones must stop broadcasting MAC addresse (Score 1) 189
Is there any particular reason that MAC addresses need to be (typically) hard-coded to the device? I know it's occasionally handy on physical networks for addressing specific devices for admin reasons, but on portable, wireless connections, seems like more trouble than it's worth.
Why not just have an option to let the device randomly roll a new MAC each time it connects? If it's already in use (highly unlikely), just roll a new one.
(note: I know you can authorize access to specific MAC addresses through many routers/switches/base stations, but it's flimsy security at best as many adapters can have their MACs changed through software).
Why not just have an option to let the device randomly roll a new MAC each time it connects? If it's already in use (highly unlikely), just roll a new one.
(note: I know you can authorize access to specific MAC addresses through many routers/switches/base stations, but it's flimsy security at best as many adapters can have their MACs changed through software).