Can you disable a wireless connection by using a GPO
Would like to use a GPO if possible to disable a wireless connection when a laptop is plugged into a LAN, then release the IP address when disconnected and re-enable the wireless connection. This needs to be done for security reasons. Can it be done with a GPO or will software have to be purchased? I've found this option, but would rather it be done by a GPO if possible. Thanks.
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rileyz
8 years ago
Err, what?
Its not possible to "release" the IP when it is unplugged - there is no way to have the ability when someone pulls the network cable out. Your best option is to have a very short IP4, presuming you are using IP4, lease time so the IP gets recycled quickly.
In regards to the mutually exclusivity re: LAN and Wifi, I suspect you need some software to apply that kind of security(?) feature. I know HP laptop used to do that at a hardware level, but that was a long time ago.
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This was a project given to me by higher ups where I work. I currently work at a bank, so security with wireless is a huge concern. So even if an IP couldn't be released, there's still no GPO that would disable a wireless connection when it's plugged into a LAN, correct. Have you used the software that the link directed you too? Thx - cobalt95 8 years ago
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I've never heard of a GPO that can disable the Wifi when connected to the LAN...
Oh I stand corrected:
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsserver/en-US/007da9d4-c029-4751-97bc-dd55b798cfa1/disable-wifi-connection-with-gpo-when-network-cable-is-plugged?forum=winserverGP
And if your on Windows 7...
https://www.raymond.cc/blog/auto-disable-wireless-when-lan-connected/
Not a easy thing to implement, unless your on Windows 8 by the looks of it. - rileyz 8 years ago-
Thx for the reply. Does not look easy at all since we're not running Windows 8. They'll have to spend some money for software. - cobalt95 8 years ago
http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/SLN285316/en - MAXintosh 8 years ago