WIPS/WIDS on 6GHz with WI-fi 6E/7 APs

GinaR
Conversationalist

WIPS/WIDS on 6GHz with WI-fi 6E/7 APs

Can Meraki Wi-Fi 6e/7 APs doWIPS/WIDS on 6GHz radio? I assume there is some limitation to implement WIPS on 6GHz, but what about WIDS? 

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bperezgo
Meraki Employee
Meraki Employee

Hi Gina, 

 

Did you have any specific models in mind? Due to the 6 GHz band requiring PMF some Air Marshal (WIPS/WIDS) functions may not be effective.

 

For example, the CW9172I’s and CW9176I/CW9176D1's dedicated tri-band scanning and security radio continually assesses the environment, characterizing RF interference and containing (in 2.4GHz and 5GHz only, since 6GHz mandates Protected Management Frames aka PMF) wireless threats like rogue access points.

 

Cheers,

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