Enabling Ap Learning; Classifying Aps - NETGEAR ProSafe WFS709TP Software Administration Manual

WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual

Enabling AP Learning

AP learning allows the system to classify all newly discovered APs as valid APs. By default, AP
learning is not enabled and all newly discovered APs are classified as interfering APs. You can
enable or disable AP learning from the browser interface.
Note: Enabling AP learning is useful when you install the WFS709TP in an environment
with an existing third-party wireless network, especially if there are a large number
of installed APs. Leave AP learning enabled until all APs in the network have been
detected and classified as valid. Then disable AP learning and reclassify any
unknown APs as interfering.
To enable or disable AP learning:
1. Navigate to the Configuration > Advanced > Security > Rogue AP page on the master
WFS709TP (Figure
Figure 12-1
2. Enable or disable AP learning.
• To enable AP learning, select the option "Mark All New Access Points as Valid Access
Points"
• To disable AP learning, deselect this option.
3. Click Apply.

Classifying APs

If AP learning is enabled, every newly discovered AP is classified as a valid AP. If AP learning is
disabled, every newly discovered AP is classified as an interfering AP. You can also manually
classify individual APs. For example, if you know about an interfering AP, you can manually
reclassify it as a known interfering AP. You can manually classify an AP into one of the following
categories:
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Configuring Wireless Intrusion Protection