Add a WIPS Policy

The Extreme Networks Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) uses a variety of techniques for detecting unauthorized APs (Access Points) by checking for those that do not conform to specified criteria and ad hoc networks.

Note

Depending on the AP model, you can configure either AP-based WIPS services (Rogue Access Point Detection) or advanced Extreme AirDefense Essentials WIPS services. The second option requires that you first install an Extreme AirDefense Essentials on-premise service.

Rogue Access Point Detection is supported on 802.11ac or older model APs ONLY.

Extreme AirDefense Essentials is supported on WiFi6/6E (802.11ax) and newer model APs ONLY.

Select to add a new WIPS policy.
Enter a name for the new policy.
Enter an optional description.
By default, AirDefense Essentials is ON (enabled). Optionally, set the slider to OFF to disable it. Select Save.
By default, Rogue Access Point Detection (Legacy) is OFF (disabled). Optionally, set the slider to ON to enable detection of unauthorized access points in the area. Select Save and proceed to Configure Rogue AP Detection.