Restricting Wi-Fi Access

Rationale

Using an unencrypted Wi-Fi network or falling for a rogue access point puts your users' data at risk. Enable strong encryption and restrict Wi-Fi access to a default network and optionally employ a whitelist of additional networks in order to prevent this.

Instructions

By default, Wi-Fi is not activated on IGEL OS. To activate it and preconfigure one or more allowed networks, follow these instructions:

1. In IGEL Setup go to Network > LAN Interface > Wireless.

2. Activate Activate Wireless Interface.

3. Do not activate Enable wireless manager, as this would give the user free choice of Wi-Fi networks.

4. Click Apply.

5. Go to Network > LAN Interface > Wireless > Default Wi-Fi network.

6. Check Enable WPA Encryption.

7. Enter the Wireless network name (SSID).

8. Make authentication and encryption settings, see  in the IGEL OS Manual.

9. Click Apply.

10. If needed, add further networks under Network > LAN Interface > Wireless > Additional Wi-Fi networks.