WiFi configuration management

BigFix Mobile offers WiFi configuration management, where administrators can control and configure the wireless network settings on MCM-enrolled Android and Apple mobile devices. This helps organizations to maintain a secure and reliable wireless network infrastructure while providing flexibility for users to connect to authorized networks.

Administrators can create and push WiFi profiles to the enrolled devices to achieve the following:
  • Push the necessary settings for connecting to specific wireless networks.
  • Configure network authentication methods (e.g., WPA2, WPA3) and encryption settings to ensure secure connections to WiFi networks.
  • Include the SSID (Service Set Identifier) and password for the WiFi network. This allows devices to automatically connect to the specified network without manual input.
  • Configure proxy settings for WiFi connections. This is important for organizations that route internet traffic through a proxy server.
  • Set policies that automatically connect devices to specific WiFi networks based on location or other criteria. For example, a device may connect to the corporate WiFi network when in the office and switch to a guest network when outside.
  • Manage WiFi roaming policies, ensuring that devices seamlessly switch between access points without causing disruptions to network connectivity.
  • Enforce security policies on WiFi configurations, such as specifying the use of specific security protocols and preventing users from connecting to unsecured networks.
  • Remotely update WiFi configurations on devices. This is useful for making changes to network settings without requiring physical access to the devices.
  • Track the status of WiFi configurations on devices and troubleshoot any connectivity issues.

Administrators can effortlessly create a WiFi policy from WebUI using Custom from Template policy. For instructions see:

Once the policy is deployed onto MCM-managed Android and Apple mobile devices, the devices automatically get connected to the WiFi network as defined in the WiFi policy without user intervention.