How to use Wireless Network Policy with AirDroid Business to stay Wi-Fi connected?

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Part 1: What is Wireless Network Policy?

Part 2: Steps to Set up Wireless Network Policy: Step 1: Access Policy Setting; Step 2: Create or Edit a Policy; Step 3: Access the "Wireless Network" Policy Setting Section; Step 4: Set up the "Wireless Network" Policy; Step 5: Save and Apply the Policy

In MDM(Mobile Device Management), administrators sometimes need to manage the wireless network settings of the devices. This is crucial for enhancing both security and user experience. In such cases, the Wireless Network Policy feature in AirDroid Business can be of significant help.

In this article, we will introduce the Wireless Network Policy to you in detail and guide you through the process of setting up this policy step by step.

1What is Wireless Network Policy?

The Wireless Network Policy in AirDroid Business is a policy that allows administrators to manage the wireless network settings of the devices under their control.

This Policy ensures that devices are always connected to the appropriate networks. This includes Wi-Fi setting up Wi-Fi status, specifying which Wi-Fi networks the devices can connect to, providing the necessary credentials for secure networks, and preventing devices from connecting to unsecured or unauthorized networks.

2Steps to Set up Wireless Network Policy

Step 1
Access Policy Setting
Log into Admin Console, navigate to the "Policy & Kiosk" Section on the dashboard, and click "Policy & Kiosk Config Files".

Step 2
Create or Edit a Policy
In this section, you have the option to either create a new policy or modify an existing one.
● To create a new policy, click on "+Create Config File", choose "Policy" and then click "OK" on the pop-up.

● To modify an existing Policy, switch to the "Policy" tab, select the Policy File you want to modify.

Click on the "Edit" Button in the top right corner. On the following page, you can set all kinds of limitations and settings for your config file.

Step 3
Access the "Wireless Network" Policy Setting Section
Click on [Restrictions], and find the "Wireless Networkg" section. Here, you can configure the "Wireless Network" Policy Setting.

Step 4
Set up the "Wireless Network" Policy
This policy mainly includes two aspects of the setting: one is the setting of Wi-Fi status, and the other is the setting of the Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi status
You can choose whether to keep your device's Wi-Fi ON/OFF by clicking the drop-down box. There are three options: None, Keep Enabled, or Keep Disabled.

Note : 1. If you choose to keep your device's Wi-Fi off, it will be completely disconnected from the internet until connecting it to an Ethernet cable or inserting a SIM card.
2. Devices enrolled through Android Enterprise or Zero Touch on Android 10.0 and above are not supported
3. Requires location permission granted to the device's Biz Daemon

Select Wi-Fi settings
Click the button [Add Wi-Fi Configuration], and you can set up the Wi-Fi network you want to add in the pop-up window. You can set the Wi-Fi network name, hidden state, Secure Type and Password, etc.

● Hidden wireless network: If you tick [Hidden wireless network], then after the Wi-Fi is delivered, the specified device will connect directly to this Wi-Fi, but other devices will not be able to find this Wi-Fi in their Wi-Fi list.
● Secure Type: There are two types of Secure Type, WPA/WPA2 PSK and WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
1. WPA/WPA2 PSK(Pre-Shared Key):
This is a common home and small business network security setup. In this setup, all devices use the same password to connect to the network. This password is required the first time the device connects to the network, and the device usually remembers this password thereafter. The security of this method depends on the complexity and confidentiality of the password.

2. WPA/WPA2 Enterprise:
This is a more complex and secure network security setup that is typically used in larger businesses and organizations. In this setup, each user has their own username and password, rather than sharing one password. This setup provides a higher level of security because even if one user's credentials are compromised, an attacker cannot gain access to the entire network.

After you add Wi-Fi Configuration, you can click the drop-down box and choose the Wi-Fi network you just added.

Note : 1.You can choose to add multiple Wi-Fi networks to your settings and select a maximum of six between these Wi-Fi networks. By default, the system connects to the Wi-Fi networks in the order you select.
2. Devices enrolled through Android Enterprise or Zero Touch are not supported.
3. For the Wi-Fi settings to take effect on some specific devices (e.g., Xiaomi), their users need to locate Biz Daemon's permission management settings in the system settings and set the "Enable Wi-Fi" permission to "Allow".

Step 5
Save and Apply the Policy
After setting up the "Wireless Network" Policy , click "Save" button on the top right corner.

Then, return to the Policy Management section, select the policy you created or edited, find the [Apply Config File to the following devices/groups] and click [+Add]. Choose the devices or groups you want to apply the policy to and confirm.

By following these steps, you have successfully set up a Wireless Network Policy in AirDroid Business. Using this policy, you can ensure that your devices are always connected to the appropriate networks. This not only enhances security but also improves the user experience.

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How to use Wireless Network Policy with AirDroid Business to stay Wi-Fi connected?

1What is Wireless Network Policy?

2Steps to Set up Wireless Network Policy

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