Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:12:39 +0200, Eero Ahonen wrote:
> 
>> It makes the network more controllable and logical (or to be precise, it
>> makes getting the network more controllable and logical possible). And
>> it increases security, if made correctly.
> 
> I don't know that I'd go with the security angle, unless 802.11x is being 
> implemented to authenticate devices to the network.
> 
> Jim

Access-lists and mac-filtering prevents stupid users plugging open AP's
etc to the network. Yes, it's some of a PITA to maintain, if devices
change a lot, but usually they don't. And the improvement won't be massive.

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