# \#auto-scan

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## [Is Digi Connect Wi-ME channel auto-scan passive or active?](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-digi-connect-wi-me-channel-auto-scan-passive-or-active/12201)

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**Author:** [@ptu](https://forums.digi.com/u/ptu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-digi-connect-wi-me-channel-auto-scan-passive-or-active/12201 "2013-12-16T16:47:13Z")

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When the channel setting of Digi Connect Wi-ME is set to “Auto-Scan”, does the device silently listen the available channels for beacons? Or send probe requests (active scanning)? If the scanning method is passive, it s…