# Wi-Fi

Last updated: August 14, 2026

This page guides administrators in configuring macOS Wi-Fi profiles through MDM. It explains how to add multiple Wi-Fi network configurations to a single profile, ensuring devices automatically connect to available networks and reducing the risk of unmanaged devices. The page covers key settings including security types, enterprise protocol support (TLS, PEAP, EAP-FAST, and more), authentication, proxy configuration, and MAC address randomization control. Wi-Fi networks distributed via MDM cannot be removed or forgotten by end users.

You can configure the Wi-Fi settings and configure protocol settings for Mac, [Apple TV](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/profile_management/tvos/mdm_tvos_wifi.html) and [iOS devices](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/help/profile_management/ios/mdm_wifi.html).

To ease the Wi-Fi configuration process, you can add all the required Wi-Fi configurations to a single profile. This will ensure the device connects to any of the specified Wi-Fi networks when in it's vicinity. It also reduces the chances of the device being unmanaged, in case connection to Wi-Fi networks not distributed by MDM, is restricted.

**Note:** Wi-Fi networks deployed through MDM on Apple devices cannot be removed or forgotten by end users.

## Profile Description

| Profile Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Wireless Network identification | Network identification |
| Connect to this Wi-Fi automatically | Automatically join this Wi-Fi network, on detection |
| Hidden network | Enable if target network is not broadcasting |
| Security type | Wireless network encryption while connecting |
| Password | Password authentication to connect the Wi-Fi. |
| Disable MAC address randomization | Disabling this ensures devices use their actual hardware MAC address when connecting to Wi-Fi networks, which may be required for network policies or device tracking. |
| **Configure Protocol(Can be configured only if Security Type is one amongst WEP Enterprise, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise and Any(Enterprise)** |  |
| Protocols Supported | Choose the type of protocol. Supported protocols include **TLS, LEAP, EAP-FAST, TTLS, PEAP, EAP-SIM** and **EAP-AKA**. |
| Use Protected Access Credential | Enabling protected access |
| Provision Protected Access Credential | Allow protected access |
| Provision PAC anonymously | Enabling PAC anonymously |
| Authentication Protocol(Can be configured only if Protocol Supported is TTLS) | Select the Authentication Protocol to be used |
| **Configure Authentication(Can be configured only if Security Type is one amongst WEP Enterprise, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise and Any(Enterprise)** |  |
| User Name | User Name of the device, (%username%)will get the appropriate User Name, mapped to the device |
| Use per connection Password | User password for initial connection |
| Identity Certificate(Can be configured only if Protocol Supported is TLS/EAP-FAST/TTLS/PEAP | Specify the certificate to be used for Client-based authentication. [SCEP](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management-msp/help/profile_management/mac/mdm_mac_scep.html) certificates can also be utilized for this. |
| Externally Visible Identification | Visible identification |
| Certificate | Specify the CA certificate to be used. |
| **Trusted Certificate**<br>(Can be configured only if Security Type is one amongst WEP Enterprise, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise and Any(Enterprise) |  |
| **Configure Proxy** |  |
| Proxy Settings | Manual or Automatic |

## Dynamic Variables

The below mentioned dynamic variables are retrieved from the data provided while enrolling the device.

- %username% - will get the appropriate user name, mapped to the device

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can I add multiple Wi-Fi networks to a single profile?

Yes. Adding all the required Wi-Fi configurations to a single profile eases the configuration process and ensures the device connects to any of the specified Wi-Fi networks when in their vicinity.

### Can end users remove a Wi-Fi network deployed through MDM?

No. Wi-Fi networks deployed through MDM on Apple devices cannot be removed or forgotten by end users.

### When do I need to configure the Protocol and Authentication settings?

These settings can be configured only if the Security type is set to WEP Enterprise, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, or Any(Enterprise).

### Can I prevent Mac machines from using a randomized MAC address on Wi-Fi?

Yes. Disabling MAC address randomization ensures devices use their actual hardware MAC address when connecting to Wi-Fi networks, which may be required for network policies or device tracking.