APPENDIX A
DeAuthentication Message Reason Codes
This appendix contains the following sections:
• Deauthentication Message Reason Codes, on page 121
• Deauthentication Reason Code Table, on page 121
Deauthentication Message Reason Codes
When a client deauthenticates from the WAP device, a message is sent to the system log. The message includes
a reason code that may be helpful in determining why a client was deauthenticated. You can view log messages
when you click System Configuration > Notification > View System Log.
For more information, see Deauthentication Reason Code Table, on page 121
Deauthentication Reason Code Table
The following table describes the deauthentication reason codes.
Table 4: Deauthentication Reason Code Table
MeaningReason code
Reserved0
Unspecified reason1
Previous authentication no longer valid2
Deauthenticated because sending station (STA) is leaving or has left Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS)
or ESS
3
Disassociated due to inactivity4
Disassociated because WAP device is unable to handle all currently associated STAs5
Class 2 frame received from nonauthenticated STA6
Class 3 frame received from nonassociated STA7
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