some of the higher end routers have an extra radio specifically for scanning. Ie...

		blobbers on Oct 6, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 2450MHz radiation induces stress and anxiety like ... some of the higher end routers have an extra radio specifically for scanning. Ie: see Cisco https://meraki.cisco.com/product/wi-fi/indoor-access-points/... This thing will scan channels, as well as perform security operations.