Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.1.2.3-2.0.0.0 | User Guide Intrusion Detection System | 121Chapter 15Intrusion Detection SystemIntrusion Detection System (IDS) is a feature that monitors the network for the presence of unauthorized IAPsand clients. It also logs information about the unauthorized IAPs and clients, and generates reports based on thelogged information.Rogue AP Detection and ClassificationThe most important IDS functionality offered in the Dell Instant network is the ability to detect rogue APs,interfering APs, and other devices that can potentially disrupt network operations. An AP is considered to be arogue AP if it is both unauthorized and plugged into the wired side of the network. An AP is considered to be aninterfering AP if it is seen in the RF environment but is not connected to the wired network. While theinterfering AP can potentially cause RF interference, it is not considered a direct security threat since it is notconnected to the wired network. However, an interfering AP may be reclassified as a rogue AP.Figure 91 Intrusion DetectionWireless Intrusion Protection (WIP)WIP offers a wide selection of intrusion detection and protection features to protect the network against wirelessthreats. Like most other security-related features of the Dell network, the WIP configuration can be done on theIAP.An administrator can configure the following five main options. Infrastructure Detection Policies: Specifies which wireless attacks on access points to detect Client Detection Policies: Specifies which wireless attacks on clients to detect Infrastructure Protection Policies: Specifies which wireless attacks on access points to protect against Client Protection Policies: Specifies which wireless attacks on clients to protect against Containment Methods: To prevent unauthorized stations from connecting to your Instant network.In each of these options there are several default levels that enable different sets of policies. An administrator cancustomize (enable/disable) these options accordingly.
