Linksys WMP200, User Manual

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59 Chapter 6: The Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor
Security Monitor
Wireless-G Business PCI Adapter with RangeBooster
15 New Client Detected
New client is detected. For details,
press the
Advice button.
Description:
New wireless client computer is detected.
Action:
1. Contact the network administrator and inform the administrator about the new
client computer's SSID and MAC address.
2. The new Client needs to be classified and the classification table needs to be
updated.
16 Low Speed Connection
Connection is at low speed. For details,
press the
Advice button.
Description:
Data packets are being transferred at a very slow rate. Possible cause may be a
poor signal reception due to some interference or the client is too far away from
the AP.
Action:
1. Check the environment and find possible causes for wireless signal interference,
e.g., a microwave oven or a cordless telephone.
2. Check the MAC association table on the AP for any illegitimate wireless clients.
17 Rogue AP Detected
Rogue AP is detected. For details, press
the
Advice button.
Description:
A Rogue AP is detected doing an illegal action. The AP is using the same SSID and
encryption as the Trusted AP and is trying to crack the client computer's encryption
key. During the decryption process, the AP has a 4-way handshake and if
compromised, the client computer will detect a MIC error, indicating a Rogue AP.
Action:
1. Contact network administrator.
2. Try to physically locate the Access Point.
Item Alert Description Advice
Table 1: Alerts
Item Alert Description Advice