Brocade Mobility Access Point System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 5.5.0.0 and later) - Manual (Page 567)

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• Rogue Detection and Segregation - A WIPS supported network distinguishes itself by both
identifying and categorizing nearby access points. WIPS identifies threatening versus
non-threatening access points by segregating access points attached to the network
(unauthorized APs) from those not attached to the network (neighboring access points). The
correct classification of potential threats is critical for administrators to act promptly against
rogues and not invest in a manual search of thousands of neighboring access points.
• Locationing - Administrators can define the location of wireless clients as they move
throughout a site. This allows for the removal of potential rogues though the identification and
removal of their connected access points.
• WEP Cloaking - WEP Cloaking protects organizations using the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
security standard to protect networks from common attempts used to crack encryption keys.
To define an access point’s WIPS configuration:
1. Select Configuration tab from the Web user interface.
Select Security
Select Wireless IPS to display existing Wireless Intrusion Protection policy.
The Wireless IPS screen displays the Settings tab by default.
FIGURE 17 Wireless IPS screen - Settings tab
2. Select the Activate Wireless IPS Policy option on the upper left-hand side of the screen to
enable the screen’s parameters for configuration. Ensure this option stays selected to apply
the configuration to the access point profile.