[Dxspider-support] Node verification

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Unfortunately not every IP address has a reverse DNS (PTR) record plus a lot of end users are connected via networks with dynamic IPs that change on a regular basis.

Chris - G1FEF



> On 10 Feb 2025, at 12:54, Mike McCarthy, W1NR via Dxspider-support <dxspider-support at tobit.co.uk> wrote:
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> I think I have a simple way to verify a node connection from hijacking. If every node that generates spots must have a DNS address, checking the DNS IP to the IP of the connecting node when it connects would be a much simpler way of verifying a node without changing network protocols or even requiring passwords.
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> 73 de Mike, W1NR
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