Notes For Networks And Access Points - Fluke AIRCHECK User Manual

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Notes for Networks and Access Points

Tables 3 and 4 give descriptions for the notes that the tester
can add to networks and access points.
Ad hoc network operating
Channel is not legal for this
country
Possible Interference - overlaps
standard channels
Network has mixed security types
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Table 3. Notes for Networks and Access Points
This SSID is an ad hoc network. Operating in ad hoc mode allows wireless devices
(clients) within range of each other to discover and communicate in peer-to-peer
fashion without using an access point. Ad hoc networks can pose a security threat. They
usually have little or no protection and create a "bridge" for unauthorized users to
access corporate data. Some IT network policies allow ad hoc networks, e.g., temporary
use, e.g., a small group file sharing when mobile.
The access point uses a channel that is not legal in the country selected in Tools > Set
country. Make sure that the country selected in Tools > Set country is correct.
The "Set Country" selection may not be available in some countries.
The access point uses a channel in the 2.4 GHz band that can have overlap with
adjacent channels. This can cause interference on the adjacent channels.
In the United States, the channels that do not have overlap with each other
are 1, 6, and 11.
All access points for this SSID do not use the same type of security.
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