Re: [smartBridges] Stealing service

[Sevak Avakians]

Thanks, Patti.  It seems like everyone is using the mikrotik for just about everything.  It's about time I broke down and ordered one! :-) On Thu, 2003-09-18 at 09:46, Patti Jones wrote:  You need a pppoe server.  We are using the one in microtik. ----- Original Message ----- From: Sevak Avakians To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 8:25 AM Subject: Re: [smartBridges] Stealing service Thanks, Eric.  So do they need to install software on their computers to do this?  Is this a 1 login at a time to prevent others from giving out their login and passwords? On Thu, 2003-09-18 at 09:17, Eric Helm wrote:  PPPoE, so that your legit subscribers have a authentication mechanism that will ensure they are paying customers.   -Eric ----- Original Message ----- From: Sevak Avakians To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 8:12 AM Subject: [smartBridges] Stealing service I vaguely remember someone else discussing this on this list:  Has anyone come across "customers" who duplicate legitimate MAC addresses (such as their neighbor's) on another device to get your Internet service for free?  If so, what can be done about it? Thanks, Sevak