Wi-Fi/Hotspot Settings (Android)
Admins can remotely configure Wi-Fi/Hotspot settings on the enrolled device(s).
To create a Wi-Fi/Hotspot Settings job and deploy it to the enrolled device(s) or group(s) remotely, follow these steps:
1. On the SureMDM Web Console, navigate to Jobs > New Job > Android > Wi-Fi/Hotspot Settings > WiFi Configuration Settings > Add.
2. Configure Wi-Fi/Hotspot settings and click OK.
Settings | Description |
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SSID | Enter the SSID name. |
Password | Enter the password to connect to the network. |
Security Type | Select the security type (Open / WEP / WPA/WPA2 PSK / 802.1 x EAP / WPA/WPA2/WPA3 - Enterprise / WPA3 - Personal). Note :1. The security types 802.1x EAP and WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise are only compatible with SureMDM Agent version >= v27.36.00. 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. |
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. |
Auto Connect | Select this option to automatically connect to the network. |
Create Hotspot | Select this option to connect the device to the Hotspot. |
Hidden Network | Select this option to connect to a network that is not open or broadcasting. |
Disable MAC Address Randomization | Select this option to prevent the device from using MAC address randomization. |
3. Click OK.
The newly created job will be listed in the Jobs List section.
4. Go back to the Home tab and select 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 Job and click Apply.