ZyXEL Communications NWA-3160 User Manual

 Chapter 3 Tutorials

NWA-3160 Series User’s Guide

This example shows you how to configure the rogue AP detection feature on the 
NWA. 

A rogue AP is a wireless access point operating in a network’s coverage area that 
is not a sanctioned part of that network. The example also shows how to set the 
NWA to send out e-mail alerts whenever it detects a rogue wireless access point. 
See 

 for background information on the rogue AP function 

and security considerations.

In this example, you want to ensure that your company’s data is not accessible to 
an attacker gaining entry to your wireless network through a rogue AP. 

Your wireless network operates in an office building. It consists of four access 
points (all NWAs) and a variable number of wireless clients. You also know that 
the coffee shop on the ground floor has a wireless network consisting of a single 
access point, which can be detected and accessed from your floor of the building. 
There are no other static wireless networks in your coverage area.

The following diagram shows the wireless networks in your area. Your access 
points are marked A, B, C and D. You also have a network mail/file server, marked