Adding Authorized APs

You do not have to manually add APs to the authorized AP list. The controllers create the list automatically. However, sometimes you may need to do this manually:

  • An AP of a controller that is not sending information to the Analysis Engine is included on the Scanning APs screen. Devices should be able to roam between that AP and the APs of the controllers managed by the Analysis Engine.
  • When adding a foreign AP (External or Internal Honeypot, or Rogue AP) to the list of Authorized APs, accidental countermeasures applied to that AP can be prevented.
  • You have a third-party AP that its authorized devices should be allowed to use even though the AP is not managed by a controller.

    To add an Authorized AP

  1. To add Friendly access points manually to the Authorized APs list, from the Authorized APs screen, click New. The Authorized APs dialog displays.
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  2. In the Authorized APs dialog, type the following:
    • MAC Address — Specifies the MAC address for the AP
    • Description— Specifies a brief description for the AP
  3. Click Save. The new access point is displayed in the authorized APs list.