Systems and methods for detecting and controlling transmission devices

A system for managing a transmission device within a coverage area of a network formed by a station, comprising:

• a transceiver configured to:
• transmit a signal into an area within said coverage area, said signal defining a local network area;
• detect a transmission signal associated with said transmission device;
• and
• a processor configured to:
• receive information from the transceiver regarding detected transmission signals;
• determine a location of the said transmission device based on the received information regarding the transmission signal;
• and
• determine channels associated with the station;
• identify at least one channel not being used by the station as a hold channel;
• direct said transmission device to said hold channel;
• determine an allowability of said transmission device to receive and transmit signals, wherein the allowability is based on the determined location being within the local network area and an identification of the transmission device, wherein the identification of the transmission device is based on information associated with the transmission signal;
• direct said transmission device to a channel being used by the station when said allowability is indicated as allowing the transmission device to receive and transmit signals within the local network area;
• and
• display information associated with the transmission device, said information providing an indication of the determined allowability.