Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) monitors the network for the presence of unauthorized access points (AP) and clients. It also logs and generates reports based on the logged information. In a wireless network with Instant APs, this feature allows you to detect rogue APs, interfering APs, and other devices that can potentially disrupt network operations. A rogue AP is an unauthorized AP plugged into the wired network. An interfering AP is an AP seen in the RF environment but is not connected to the wired network. While the interfering AP can potentially cause RF interference, it is not considered a direct security threat, because it is not connected to the wired network. However, an interfering AP may be reclassified as a rogue AP. The WIDS contains the following two sections: 1. Infrastructure IDS: For the network to function as intended, attacks on the infrastructure must be detected and mitigated. The infrastructure consists of authorized APs, the RF medium
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