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.
| Settings | Description |
|---|---|
| SSID | Enter the SSID name of the desired network. |
| Security Type | Select 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 Method | Specifies 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 Authentication | Configures additional authentication methods such as None, PAP, MSCHAP, MSCHAPv2, or GTC for enhanced security. |
| CA Certificate | Specifies the Certificate Authority (CA) certificate to validate the network's identity. |
| User Certificate | Selects the user-specific certificate for authenticating with the Wi-Fi network. |
| Identity | Defines the user’s identity (username) for network authentication. |
| Anonymous Identity | Configures an anonymous username to protect the user’s real identity during EAP authentication. |
| Advanced Options - Use Proxy | Allows configuration of proxy settings for the network. |
| Advanced Options - IP Settings | Enables configuration of IP settings, either dynamically via DHCP or manually as static. |
| Password | Enter the password to configure WiFi settings. |
| Auto Connect | Select this option to automatically connect to the network. |
| Hidden Network | Select this option to connect to a network that is not open or broadcasting. |
| Disable MAC Address Randomization | Select 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.