# Rogue AP Detection

Rogue access points mostly refer to those unauthorized and unmanaged APs attached to existing or nearby networks which could bring harm to the deployed WLAN or gain access to confidential business information. With Background Scanning enabled, the rogue AP detection feature can be used to periodically scan 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands to identify rogue wireless access points not managed by the EWS switch. 

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