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VLAN Membership Policy Server Detection

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Detects a VLAN Membership Policy Server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote host is running a server for assigning switch ports to
VLANs dynamically.

Description :

The remote host is running a VLAN Management Policy Server (VMPS),
which is used for assigning switch ports to specific VLANs based on
the MAC address of connecting device.

See also :

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk389/tk814/tk839/tsd_technology_support_sub-protocol_home.html

Network Security Threat Level:

None

Networks Security ID:

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