Rationale
Using an unencrypted Wi-Fi network or connecting to a rogue access point exposes user data to interception and compromise.
Enable strong encryption (e.g., WPA2/WPA3) and restrict Wi-Fi access to a predefined, trusted network.
Instructions
By default, an IGEL OS 12 user can select any available Wi-Fi network via the Wi-Fi tray icon.
If this behavior is not desired, you can remove the tray icon and allow the device to connect automatically only to one specific network:
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In IGEL Setup, go to User Interface > Desktop > Taskbar Items.
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Deactivate Show Wi-Fi connection status tray icon on desktop.
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In IGEL Setup, go to Network > Wireless > Wi-Fi Networks.
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Create the desired Wi-Fi network and activate Enable automatically connect for it.
The device will now automatically connect to the configured network upon user login.
If multiple Wi-Fi networks are configured, the device will connect to the first network in the list with Enable automatically connect activated.