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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.
Tab le 26 Rogue AP Commands
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. There fore, 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 ro gue AP.
• A “rogue AP” is eith er 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).
Command Function Mode Page
rogue-ap enable Enables the periodic detection of other nearby access
points GC 6-134
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 o f detected access points Exec 6-139