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by viraptor
2873 days ago
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The MAC is just an example. You need some way to block someone abusing your connection. It's the first point raised in the requirements for safe harbour. For this you need to be able to say "this is the same person/device as before". > couldn't you just tell the person they're not allowed to use your wireless anymore The context we started with is wifi open to the public. You've never met your users and you may never see them (directional antenna from a distance), so the legal name is not useful either. The situation where you know the users is much simpler. |
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You're thinking like a sysadmin. Think like an organization.
Compare the situation where you have a public space where everyone is welcome except Bob, because when Bob was there in the past he caused trouble and was asked never to come back.
You don't have to post guards checking ID because Bob knows he's not invited and the laws against trespassing deter him from showing up.
> The context we started with is wifi open to the public. You've never met your users and you may never see them (directional antenna from a distance), so the legal name is not useful either.
Seeing isn't required for telling. If you have the legal name, why can't you send a certified letter telling them they're not allowed to use your network anymore, then if they continue you call the police?