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Wireless intrusion prevention system
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<p>In <a href="/facts/Computing/Kghtm9fX">computing</a>, a wireless intrusion prevention system (WIPS) is a <a href="/facts/Computer_network/3w5RM99p">network</a> device that monitors the <a href="/facts/Radio_spectrum/AP2frA1C">radio spectrum</a> for the presence of unauthorized <a href="/facts/Wireless_access_point/701JjIzt">access points</a> <i>(intrusion detection)</i>, and can automatically take countermeasures <i>(intrusion prevention)</i>. </p>