Hey there,
I deployed a Wi-Fi configuration profile to our macos devices, but I noticed an issue. The network is being placed at the bottom of the preferred networks list. This is problematic because our users often end up connecting to unsecured networks instead of our secure, company-provided Wi-Fi.
How can I ensure the company network is prioritized at the top of the list?
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You can try removing the wifi network and re-adding it at the top of the preferred networks list using the networksetup commands:
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sudo networksetup -removepreferredwirelessnetwork "example_network" |
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sudo networksetup -addpreferredwirelessnetworkatindex "example_network" 0 WPA2 "password" |
This will ensure the network is re-added at index 0, prioritizing it.
If I’m not mistaken, this method might disrupt any existing 802.1X configurations, which could be problematic for environments that rely on secure Wi-Fi authentication. The networksetup commands lack the ability to retain advanced authentication settings, such as 802.1X configurations.
I haven’t encountered this issue myself, as I use the wi-fi policy in Hexnode. Once I push the policy, the configured wi-fi network automatically connects and is placed at the top of the preferred networks list. I’d recommend giving this a try, as it might resolve the issue you’re facing.
Hey @bram, I tried it out, and it seems to be working perfectly now. Much appreciated!
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