A system for controlling access to an aircraft system by a portable electronic device attempting to connect to the aircraft system via an aircraft-based wireless network includes a reader configured to read first identification information from a first device. The system further includes communications electronics for the aircraft-based wireless network configured to receive second identification information from the portable electronic device. The system yet further includes a processing circuit configured to receive the first identification information from the reader and the second identification information from the communications electronics and to compare the first and second identification information. The processing circuit is configured to grant access to the aircraft system when the comparison indicates a match between the first and second identification information.