Configuring ap operating mode – H3C Technologies H3C WX3000E Series Wireless Switches User Manual
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Configuring AP operating mode
1.
Select Security > Rogue Detection
from the navigation tree.
Figure 649 AP monitor configuration
2.
On the AP Monitor tab, select the AP to be configured and click the
icon.
Figure 650 AP operating mode configuration
3.
Configure the AP operating mode as described in
An AP operating in hybrid mode can provide WLAN data services as well as scanning devices in
the WLAN, so WLAN service configurations are needed.
An AP operating in monitor mode cannot provide WLAN data services, so WLAN service
configurations are not needed.
Table 194 Configuration items
Item Description
Work mode
Configure the AP operating mode:
•
In normal mode, an AP provides WLAN data services but does not perform
scanning.
•
In monitor mode, an AP scans all 802.11g frames in the WLAN, but cannot provide
WLAN services.
•
In hybrid mode, an AP can both scan devices in the WLAN and provide WLAN
data services.
IMPORTANT:
•
When an AP has its operating mode changed from normal to monitor, it does not
restart.
•
When an AP has its operating mode changed from monitor to normal, it restarts.
4.
Click Apply.