Last updated: August 14, 2026
Wi-Fi
This page describes the Chromebook Wi-Fi Profile in MDM, which enables administrators to configure Wi-Fi and proxy settings for managed Chromebooks. Administrators can define the SSID, enable auto-connect, set the security type (WEP, WPA/WPA2, or enterprise), configure authentication credentials and CA certificates for enterprise protocols such as PEAP and TTLS, and set up manual or automatic proxy servers including HTTP, FTP, and SOCKS, providing centralized control over Chromebook network connectivity.
You can configure Wi-Fi and proxy settings for Chromebooks.
Profile Description
| Profile Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Wireless Network identification | Specify a name, which will be used as the SSID for the Wi-Fi network. |
| Connect to this Wi-Fi automatically | Automatically join this Wi-Fi network, on detection |
| Hidden network | Allow/Restrict broadcasting of the Wi-Fi SSID. |
| Security type | Specify the method to be used for encryption |
| Password (Can be configured only if Security Type is WEP or WPA/WPA2) | Password authentication to connect to the configured Wi-Fi. |
| Configure Protocol (Can be configured only if Security Type is WPA/WPA2 Enterprise and Dynamic WEP) | |
| Protocols Supported | Choose the type of protocol |
| Inner Protocols(Can be configured only if Protocols Supported is PEAP and TTLS) | Specify the type of inner protocol to be used |
| Configure Authentication (Can be configured only if Security Type is WPA/WPA2 Enterprise and Dynamic WEP) | |
| User Name | User Name of the device, (%username%)will get the appropriate User Name, mapped to the device |
| Password (Can be configured only if Protocol Supported is LEAP) | User password for initial connection |
| CA Certificate(Can be configured only if Protocol Supported is TTLS/PEAP | Specify the certificate to be used for Client-Based Authentication(CBA). |
| Externally Visible Identification | Visible identification |
| Configure Proxy | |
| Proxy Settings | Manual or Automatic |
| Server URL (Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Automatic) | Specify the URL, which contains the proxy file. |
| Server (Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual) | Specify the proxy server to be used. |
| Port (Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual) | Specify the proxy port to be used. |
| Secure HTTP Server (Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual) | Specify the secure HTTP proxy server to be used. |
| Secure HTTP Port (Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual) | Specify the secure HTTP proxy port to be used. |
| FTP Proxy Server (Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual) | Specify the FTP proxy server to be used. |
| FTP Proxy Port (Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual) | Specify the FTP proxy port to be used. |
| SOCKS Proxy Server (Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual) | Specify the SOCKS proxy server to be used. |
| SOCKS Proxy Port (Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual) | Specify the SOCKS proxy port to be used. |
| User Name (Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual) | User Name of the device, (%username%)will get the appropriate User Name, mapped to the device |
| Password (Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual) | User password for initial connection |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What Wi-Fi security types are supported for Chromebook device profiles in ManageEngine MDM? ManageEngine MDM supports WEP, WPA/WPA2, and enterprise (802.1X) security types for Chromebook Wi-Fi device profiles, along with SSID and auto-connect settings.
- Can I configure hidden Wi-Fi networks for managed Chromebooks? Yes, the Chromebook Wi-Fi profile in ManageEngine MDM allows administrators to specify network SSIDs and configure settings for networks that do not broadcast their SSID.
- Does the Wi-Fi device profile apply to all users on a Chromebook? Yes, Wi-Fi device profiles apply to the entire Chromebook regardless of which user is signed in, ensuring all users have consistent corporate network access.
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