In certain corporate environments, it may be necessary to restrict access to specific Wi-Fi networks—whether to enhance security, prevent interference from unauthorized networks, or ensure that devices connect to the correct one. Below is a simple step-by-step guide on how to allow or block access to a particular Wi-Fi network from managed devices.
Configuring a Wi-Fi policy
Once in the Applivery Dashboard, navigate to Device Management > Policies (1).
Go to Device Management and then click on Policies in the Applivery Dashboard.
Select the Android policy where you want to restrict access to specific Wi-Fi networks. Then, from the left-hand menu, click on the Network (2) section. In the Device Connectivity Management (3) configuration, choose the option that best suits your needs under Wifi Ssid Policy (4):
Choose the specific Android policy you wish to modify.
From the left-hand menu, click on the Network section.
In the Device Connectivity Management configuration, select either Allowlist or Denylist under Wifi Ssid Policy.
- Allowlist: Only the specified Wi-Fi networks will be allowed.
- Denylist: The specified Wi-Fi networks will be blocked.
To specify the Wi-Fi network you want to allow or block, click + Add element (5) under the Wi-Fi SSIDs section.
Click the + Add element button under the Wi-Fi SSIDs section to add the networks you want to allow or block.
A form will appear where you can enter the SSID of the specific network. You can add as many SSIDs as needed. Once you’re done, simply save your changes by clicking Save changes (6) in the policy view.
Enter the SSID of the Wi-Fi network in the form that appears. Add as many SSIDs as needed, then click Save changes to apply the policy.
Restricting access to specific Wi-Fi networks is a simple yet effective way to control device connectivity within your organization. Implementing these rules helps maintain a more secure, stable, and policy-aligned network environment.
Regularly review and update your Wi-Fi policies to ensure they remain effective and aligned with your organization's security needs.