Specifications

RoamAbout Mobility System Software Configuration Guide 22-1
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Rogue Detection and Countermeasures
APradiosautomaticallyscantheRFspectrumforotherdevicestransmit tinginthesame
spectrum.TheRFscansdiscoverthird‐partytransmittersinadditiontootherEnterasysradios.
MSSconsidersthenon‐Enterasystransmitterstobedevicesofinterest,whicharepotentialrogues.
Youcandisplayinformationaboutthedevicesof
interest.Toidentifyfriendlydevices,suchas
non‐Enterasysaccesspointsinyournetworkorneighbor’snetwork,youcanaddthemtothe
knowndeviceslist.Youalsocanenablecountermeasurestopreventclientsfromusingthedevices
thattrulyarerogues.
WithRoamAboutSwitchManager,youalsocandisplay
thephysicallocationofaroguedevice.
(Formoreinformation,seetheRoamAboutSwitchManagerInterfaceReference.)
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About Rogues and RF Detection 22-2
Summary of Rogue Detection Features 22-5
Configuring Rogue Detection Lists 22-6
Enabling Countermeasures 22-11
Disabling or Reenabling Active Scan 22-11
Enabling AP Signatures 22-12
Disabling or Reenabling Logging of Rogues 22-12
Enabling Rogue and Countermeasures Notifications 22-12
IDS and DoS Alerts 22-12
Displaying RF Detection Information 22-17