3Com 3CRWEASYA73, WL-575 manual Rogue-ap enable, Rogue AP Commands

CHAPTER 6: COMMAND LINE 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.

Table 26 Rogue AP Commands

Command	Function	Mode	Page
rogue-ap enable	Enables the periodic detection of other nearby access	GC	6-134
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rogue-ap authenticate	Enables identification of all access points	GC	6-135
rogue-ap duration	Sets the duration that all channels are scanned	GC	6-136
rogue-ap interval	Sets the time between each scan	GC	6-136
rogue-ap scan	Forces an immediate scan of all radio channels	GC	6-137
show rogue-ap	Shows the current database of detected access points	Exec	6-139

rogue-ap enable

This command enables the periodic detection of nearby access points. Use the no form to disable periodic detection.

Syntax

[no] rogue-ap enable

Default Setting

Disabled

Command Mode

Interface Configuration (Wireless)

Command Usage

•While the access point scans a channel for rogue APs, wireless clients will not be able to connect to the access point. Therefore, avoid frequent scanning or scans of a long duration unless there is a reason to believe that more intensive scanning is required to find a rogue AP.

•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 access points can be identified by unknown BSSID (MAC address) or SSID configuration. A database of nearby access points should therefore be maintained on a RADIUS server, allowing any rogue APs to be identified (see “rogue-ap authenticate” on page 135).

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