get_ap_neighbors

Get neighboring APs visible to this AP with RSSI and channel.

SERVERHpe Networking SOURCEsecure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/hpe-networking-mcp/get-ap-neighbors.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_ap_neighbors does on Hpe Networking

AI agents call get_ap_neighbors to retrieve information from Hpe Networking without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_ap_neighbors is rated Low

This tool retrieves network information about neighboring access points (APs) and their signal strength (RSSI) and channel details. It performs a read-only query with no side effects, no data modification, no code execution, and no destructive or financial implications.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_ap_neighbors' and description 'Get neighboring APs visible to this AP with RSSI and channel' indicate a pure data retrieval operation with no modification or execution of commands.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_ap_neighbors safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Hpe Networking, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_ap_neighbors, this is the rule to start with:

get_ap_neighbors Allowed

get_ap_neighbors is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_ap_neighbors": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Hpe Networking, apply this rule, and every get_ap_neighbors call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_ap_neighbors

What does the get_ap_neighbors tool do? +

Get neighboring APs visible to this AP with RSSI and channel. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Hpe Networking MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_ap_neighbors? +

Register the Hpe Networking MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_ap_neighbors: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Hpe Networking. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_ap_neighbors? +

get_ap_neighbors is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_ap_neighbors? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_ap_neighbors rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block get_ap_neighbors completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_ap_neighbors. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides get_ap_neighbors? +

get_ap_neighbors is provided by the Hpe Networking MCP server (secure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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