get_ap_neighbors

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

Server API-Central secure-ssid/centralmcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_ap_neighbors does on API-Central

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

Why get_ap_neighbors needs a policy

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.

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 API-Central MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_ap_neighbors? +

Register the API-Central 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 API-Central. 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 API-Central MCP server (secure-ssid/centralmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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