The Android Connection Policy in Swif MDM allows organizations to centrally manage and secure how Android devices connect to networks and communicate. This policy is designed for Android Enterprise environments and provides granular control over device connectivity features, ensuring compliance, security, and optimized network usage.
What is the Android Connection Policy?
The Android Connection Policy is a set of configurable options that control various aspects of device connectivity, including Wi-Fi, mobile data, Bluetooth, VPN, tethering, and more. By applying this policy, IT administrators can enforce organizational requirements, restrict risky behaviors, and streamline device network configurations.
Key Features and Settings
The policy includes the following controls:
1. Cell Broadcasts and Mobile Networks
Cell Broadcasts Config Disabled: Prevents users from changing cell broadcast settings.
Data Roaming Disabled: Disables data roaming to avoid unexpected charges.
Mobile Networks Config Disabled: Blocks access to mobile network configuration.
2. Device Connectivity Management
Apn Policy: Controls access to and configuration of Access Point Names (APNs), allowing administrators to specify which APN settings are available or enforced on the device.
Bluetooth Sharing: Restricts Bluetooth file sharing.
Configure Wifi: Allows or restricts Wi-Fi configuration.
Preferential Network Service Settings: Manages settings for preferred network services.
Tethering Settings: Controls device tethering (hotspot) options.
Usb Data Access: Restricts USB data transfer.
Wifi Direct Settings: Manages Wi-Fi Direct connectivity.
Wifi Roaming Policy: Sets policies for Wi-Fi roaming between networks.
Wifi Ssid Policy: Restricts which Wi-Fi SSIDs the device can connect to.
3. Network and Connectivity Restrictions
Network Escape Hatch Enabled: Allows users to bypass certain network restrictions in emergencies.
Network Reset Disabled: Prevents users from resetting network settings.
Open Network Configuration: Allows IT to push custom network configurations.
Outgoing Beam Disabled: Disables Android Beam (NFC-based sharing).
Outgoing Calls Disabled: Blocks outgoing phone calls.
Preferential Network Service: Sets preferred network types or services.
Sms Disabled: Disables SMS messaging.
4. Device Radio State Management
Device Radio State: Controls the state of various radios:
Airplane Mode State: Enforces airplane mode.
Cellular Two G State: Enables or disables 2G cellular connectivity.
Minimum Wifi Security Level: Sets the minimum required Wi-Fi security (e.g., WPA2).
Ultra Wideband State: Controls Ultra Wideband radio.
Wifi State: Enables or disables Wi-Fi.
5. Additional Restrictions
Tethering Config Disabled: Prevents configuration of tethering options.
Vpn Config Disabled: Blocks VPN configuration.
Wifi Config Disabled: Prevents changes to Wi-Fi settings.
Use Cases
Compliance: Enforce network security standards (e.g., require WPA2 Wi-Fi).
Cost Control: Disable data roaming and tethering to prevent extra charges.
Security: Block USB data transfer, Bluetooth sharing, and VPN configuration to reduce data exfiltration risks.
User Experience: Pre-configure Wi-Fi and APN settings for seamless onboarding.
How to Apply the Android Connection Policy
Navigate to the Policy Management > New Policy section in the Swif.ai MDM console.
Create or edit a policy and select “Android Connection Policy.”
Configure the desired settings as described above.
Assign the policy to the relevant device groups or users.
Save and deploy the policy. Devices will receive the updated configuration on their next sync.
For further assistance or advanced configuration, please contact your Swif MDM administrator or support team.