Unauthorized aps (ap reported) – Brocade Mobility RFS7000-GR Controller System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.1.0.0-040GR and later) User Manual

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AP intrusion detection

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Unauthorized APs (AP reported)

Use the Unapproved APs (AP Reported) tab to review Access Points detected by associated switch
Access Port radios and are restricted from operation within the switch managed network. The
criteria for restriction was defined using the Security > Access Port Intrusion Detection >
Configuration
screen.

To view Access Port detected unapproved Access Points:

1. Select Security > Access Port Intrusion Detection from the main menu tree.

2. Click on the Unauthorized APs (AP Reported) tab.

3. The Unauthorized APs (AP Reported) table displays the following information:

BSS MAC Address

Displays the MAC Address of each Unapproved AP. These MAC addresses are
Access Points observed on the network, but have yet to be added to the list of
Approved APs, and are therefore interpreted as a threat on the network.
If a MAC Address displays on the list incorrectly, click the

Allow

button and add the

MAC Address of a newly Allowed AP index.

Reporting Radio

Displays the numerical value for the radio used with the detecting AP.

Channel

Displays the channel the Unapproved AP is currently transmitting on.

Signal Strength ( dBm)

Displays the Relative Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) for the detected (and
unapproved) AP. AP’s with a strong signal may pose a more significant risk within
the switch managed network.

Last Seen ( Seconds)

Displays the time (in seconds) the Unapproved AP was last seen on the network by
the detecting AP.

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