Linksys WPC200 User Manual page 66

Wireless-G Business Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster
Item Alert
15 New Client Detected
16 Low Speed Connection
17 Rogue AP Detected
Chapter 6: The Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor
Security Monitor
Table 1: Alerts
Description
New client is detected. For details,
press the Advice button.
Connection is at low speed. For details,
press the Advice button.
Rogue AP is detected. For details, press
the Advice button.
Description:
New wireless client computer is detected.
Action:
1. Contact the network administrator and inform the administrator about the new
client computer's SSID and MAC address.
2. The new Client needs to be classified and the classification table needs to be
updated.
Description:
Data packets are being transferred at a very slow rate. Possible cause may be a
poor signal reception due to some interference or the client is too far away from
the AP.
Action:
1. Check the environment and find possible causes for wireless signal interference,
e.g., a microwave oven or a cordless telephone.
2. Check the MAC association table on the AP for any illegitimate wireless clients.
Description:
A Rogue AP is detected doing an illegal action. The AP is using the same SSID and
encryption as the Trusted AP and is trying to crack the client computer's encryption
key. During the decryption process, the AP has a 4-way handshake and if
compromised, the client computer will detect a MIC error, indicating a Rogue AP.
Action:
1. Contact network administrator.
2. Try to physically locate the Access Point.
Advice
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