Rogue Ap - 3Com 3CRWEASYA73 / WL-575 User Manual

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A "rogue AP" is either an access point that is not authorized to participate in the
wireless network, or an access point that does not have the correct security
configuration. Rogue APs can allow unauthorized access to the network, or fool
client stations into mistakenly associating with them and thereby blocking access
to network resources. Rogue AP detection may be enabled or disabled for each
radio interface.
The access point can be configured to periodically scan all radio channels and find
other access points within range. A database of nearby access points is
maintained where any rogue APs can be identified. During a scan, Syslog
messages are sent for each access point detected. Rogue access points can be
identified by unknown BSSID (MAC address) or SSID configuration.
Figure 28 Rogue AP Configuration
Rogue AP Scan: Enables or disables the periodic scanning for other access
points. (Default: Disable)
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