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Configure Wi-Fi Configuration Profile (Android Enterprise)

The Wi-Fi Configuration feature in the SureMDM Web Console enables administrators to remotely configure Wi-Fi settings on enrolled Android devices. This allows administrators to streamline the process of connecting devices to specific Wi-Fi networks, ensuring seamless connectivity and network access for the devices.

To configure Wi-Fi remotely on the enrolled device(s), follow these steps:

1.  Navigate to SureMDM Web Console > Profiles > Android > Add > Primary Profile > Wi-Fi Configuration > Configure.

2.  Enter a Profile Name.

3.  Configure WiFi Configuration settings and click Save.

SettingsDescription
SSIDEnter the SSID name of the desired network.
Security TypeSelect the security type (Open / WEP / WPA/WPA2 PSK / 802.1X EAP / WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise /WPA3-Personal) for the network type.
Note : 1. The security type WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise is supported only on devices running SureMDM Agent version 27.36.00 or higher.
2. The security type WPA3-Personal is supported only on Device Owner (DO) and Platform Signed devices running Android 12 or above, and requires SureMDM Agent version 27.49.05 or higher.
EAP MethodSpecifies the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) method, including options like PEAP, TLS, TTLS, PWD, SIM, or AKA.
Note : The security type 802.1x EAP with EAP methods TTLS, PWD, SIM, and AKA is only compatible with SureMDM Agent version >= 27.36.00.
Phase 2 AuthenticationConfigures additional authentication methods such as None, PAP, MSCHAP, MSCHAPv2, or GTC for enhanced security.
CA CertificateSpecifies the Certificate Authority (CA) certificate to validate the network's identity.
User CertificateSelects the user-specific certificate for authenticating with the Wi-Fi network.
IdentityDefines the user’s identity (username) for network authentication.
Anonymous IdentityConfigures an anonymous username to protect the user’s real identity during EAP authentication.
Advanced Options - Use ProxyAllows configuration of proxy settings for the network.
  • Proxy Type - Select the desired proxy type.
  • Proxy Hostname - Enter the hostname of the proxy server.
  • Proxy Port - Enter the port number used by the proxy server.
  • Bypass Proxy For - Enter sites that should bypass proxy server.
  • Proxy PAC URL - Specify a URL to the proxy .pac file.
Advanced Options - IP SettingsEnables configuration of IP settings, either dynamically via DHCP or manually as static. Configure the following details:
  • Enter the following details:
    • IP address
    • Gateway
    • Network Prefix length
    • DNS 1
    • DNS 2
PasswordEnter the password to configure WiFi settings.
Auto ConnectSelect this option to automatically connect to the network.
Hidden NetworkSelect this option to connect to a network that is not open or broadcasting.
 Disable MAC Address RandomizationSelect to disable MAC address randomization for the configured Wi-Fi network. 
Note:
Supported on Fully Managed (Device Owner) devices (Android 13+) and Platform signed devices (Android 10+).
Supported only from SureMDM Agent version >= 27.25.10.

     The newly created profile will be listed in the Profiles section.

4.  Go back to the Home tab and select the Android device(s) or group(s).

5.  Click Apply to launch the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.

6.  In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the created profile and click Apply.