Configuring an AP as a Guardian

Wireless access points that are configured as Guardians do not bridge traffic and instead devote all of the AP‘s resources to threat detection and countermeasures.

When an AP is Approved as a Guardian:

• The AP becomes a full time RADAR agent.
• The AP is added to a Guardian scan profile.
• The AP no longer provides services (WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) service, load group, site) that were provided prior to the change.

Note

Once an AP is assigned to a Guardian Scan Profile it will stop forwarding traffic on both radios.

To configure an AP as a Guardian Scan Profile:

1. From the top menu, click Radar. The Radar screen displays.
2. In the left pane, expand Scan Profiles. The Scan Profiles screen displays.
3. In the left pane, expand Guardian Scan and select an AP from the list or click New.
4. In the Add Scan Profile dialog, select Guardian from the Profile drop-down.
   

   
5. Click Add.