How To Set Up And Use Rogue Ap Detection - ZyXEL Communications NWA-3166 User Manual

3.4 How to Set Up and Use Rogue AP Detection

This example shows you how to configure the rogue AP detection feature on the
NWA. A rogue AP is a wireless access point operating in a network's coverage area
that is not a sanctioned part of that network. The example also shows how to set
the NWA to send out e-mail alerts whenever it detects a rogue wireless access
point. See
function and security considerations.
In this example, you want to ensure that your company's data is not accessible to
an attacker gaining entry to your wireless network through a rogue AP.
Your wireless network operates in an office building. It consists of four access
points (all NWAs) and a variable number of wireless clients. You also know that
the coffee shop on the ground floor has a wireless network consisting of a single
access point, which can be detected and accessed from your floor of the building.
There are no other static wireless networks in your coverage area.
The following diagram shows the wireless networks in your area. Your access
points are marked A, B, C and D. You also have a network mail/file server,
marked E, and a computer, marked F, connected to the wired network. The coffee
shop's access point is marked 1.
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