SMC Networks SMC2552W-G2-17 manual Rogue-ap enable, Syntax

7 Command Line Interface

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 7-112).

The rogue AP database can be viewed using the show rogue-apcommand.

•The access point sends Syslog messages for each detected access point during a rogue AP scan.

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