Which AP mode enables scanning configured channels for rogue access points?
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Correct answer: monitor.
Why this is the answer
The monitor mode allows an Access Point (AP) to dedicate its radios to scanning all configured channels for rogue APs, detecting intrusions, and performing location-based services without serving clients. This is crucial for wireless security and network health. Bridge mode connects two wired networks wirelessly, acting as a wireless bridge, not for scanning. Local mode is the default, where the AP serves clients and occasionally scans for rogue devices during off-peak times, but not continuously. Sniffer mode captures wireless frames for analysis but doesn't actively scan for rogue APs across channels.
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