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Chapter 6: The Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor
Security Monitor
Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster
2 AP SSID Changed
SSID on the AP has changed. For
details, press the Advice button.
Description:
AP's SSID was changed by an unknown source. This may be caused by a possible
intruder if the AP's SSID was not changed by the administrator.
Original SSID:
Modified SSID:
Action:
1. Contact the network administrator.
2. If an intruder is suspected, change administrator's password on the AP.
3 AP Channel Changed
AP's Channel has Changed. For details,
press the Advice button.
Description:
AP's Channel was changed by an unknown source. It could possibly be done by an
intruder if it was not changed by the administrator or via auto channel selection.
Original Channel:
Modified Channel:
Action:
1. Contact the network administrator and send the administrator the Login
Information/history.
2. If an intruder is suspected, change the administrator's password on the AP.
4 Spoofed MAC Address
The AP's MAC Address has been
spoofed by a wireless client. For
details, press the Advice button.
Description:
AP's MAC address has been spoofed by a wireless client. Client sends a frame with
a MAC address which is the same as the AP's MAC address. By processing these
packets, the AP may be subjected to heavy loading.
Action:
No actions required. The AP will automatically drop these frames.
Table 1: Alerts
Item Alert Description Advice