Rogue APs keep appearing when someone plugs unauthorized gear into empty wall jacks near city meeting rooms. What wired control helps most?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Rogue APs often start life as “just a cable in the wall.” Lock the switch ports with 802.1X or port security so mystery boxes do not get free PoE and uplink. Cable-tie colors are not a control plane.
Full Explanation
Hardening access-layer Ethernet with 802.1X or port-security features reduces the chance that unauthorized APs or hubs can obtain network uplink from open wall jacks. Leaving ports wide open or disabling port controls invites rogue infrastructure. Physical cable aesthetics do not authenticate devices or enforce policy.