Add a WIPS Policy

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

Note

You can configure both AP-based WIPS services (Rogue Access Point Detection) and advanced Extreme AirDefense Essentials WIPS services. The second option requires that you first install an Extreme AirDefense Essentials on-premise service. Models that support AirDefense Essentials will default to that platform. All others will be on legacy WIPS.

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

Extreme AirDefense Essentials is supported on Wi-Fi6/6E (802.11ax) and newer model APs ONLY.

Use the following procedure to add a WIPS policy object for reuse in network policies.

Go to Configure > Common Objects > Security > WIPS Policies.
Select an existing WIPS policy object and then select , or select .
Enter a Name for the new policy.
Enter an optional Description.
Optional: Set the AirDefense Essentials slider to OFF to disable it, and then select Save.

By default, AirDefense Essentials is ON (enabled).
Optional: To Allow change of operating channel for air-termination, select the check box.
Optional: Set the Rogue Access Point Detection (Legacy) slider to ON to enable detection of unauthorized access points in the area.

By default, Rogue Access Point Detection (Legacy) is OFF (disabled).
Select Save, or proceed to Configure Rogue AP Detection to complete the configuration.