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Network Management Guide

The Network Settings in Springdel profiles allow administrators to configure Wi-Fi, web filtering, and APN policies on managed devices. These settings help ensure secure, reliable, and compliant network access while simplifying device management across the organization.

Key Benefits

  • Enforce Wi-Fi Policies – Standardize and secure corporate Wi-Fi configurations across all devices.
  • Control Web Access – Block or allow access to specific websites using whitelist or blacklist rules.
  • Configure APN Settings – Ensure proper mobile data connectivity with carrier-approved APN details.
  • Centralized Management – Deploy and manage all network-related configurations from a single console.

Step 1 - Access the Network Menu

  1. Log in to your Springdel console.
  2. Navigate to the Profiles section from the left-hand menu.
  3. Click the “Create New Profile +” button and select Android Edge as the device type.
  4. In the profile sidebar, select Wi-Fi, Web Filter, or APN to begin configuring network settings.

1. Configure Wi-Fi Settings

  1. In the profile sidebar, click Wi-Fi and toggle Wi-Fi Policy Enabled to On.
  2. Optionally, you may enable Allow Only These Wi-Fi to restrict devices to specific networks.
    • Best Practice: Configure at least two networks when this option is enabled.
  3. Click + Add to add a new Wi-Fi network.
  4. Fill in the required fields:
Field Description Example
SSID Wi-Fi network name Corp-Wifi
Passphrase Wi-Fi password securekey123
Wi-Fi Frequency Auto-selected or fixed Auto
Hidden Network Enable if SSID is hidden Off
Proxy Manual, Auto or None None
Securtiy Type e.g., WPA/WPA2, WEP, etc. WPA/WPA2 Enterprise

Note: You may add multiple Wi-Fi networks if needed.

 


2. Configure Web Filtering

  1. In the profile sidebar, click Web Filter and toggle the Web Filter Enabled switch to On.
  2. Choose the filter type:
    • Whitelist – Allows access only to listed websites.
    • Blacklist – Blocks access to listed websites.
  3. Enter one website URL per line — each URL must include the appropriate protocol (http:// or https://).

Whitelist Behavior – Examples and Recommendations:
Input Behavior
springdel.com
  • Allows both HTTP and HTTPS.
  • Allows subdomains (e.g., learn.springdel.com).
  • Allows www.springdel.com.
https://springdel.com
  • Allows only HTTPS.
  • Allows subdomains (e.g., learn.springdel.com).
  • Allows www.springdel.com.
  • Does not allow http://springdel.com.
www.springdel.com
  • Allows only https://www.springdel.com.
  • Does not allow http://springdel.com or https://springdel.com.
  • Subdomains are not allowed.

Best Option: Use springdel.com

This ensures broader compatibility (both HTTP and HTTPS) and allows subdomain access. Even if a user attempts to access via HTTP, most modern servers will redirect to HTTPS using the installed certificate.

 

Note: Web filtering applies only to Google Chrome on supported platforms. Each domain must be entered on a separate line; commas and regex patterns are not supported.


3. Configure APN Settings

  1. In the profile sidebar, click APN and toggle the APN Policy Enabled switch to On.
  2. Fill in the required fields:
Field Description Example
Access Point Display Name Friendly label to identify the APN configuration. Corporate Internet
Access Point Name (APN APN string provided by your mobile carrier. internet.telco.com
Mobile Country Code (MCC) Numeric code identifying the country of the SIM card provider. 502
Access Point Type Defines usage types such as MMS, Internet, etc. MMS
MVNO Type Type of Mobile Virtual Network Operator match if required. GID
Access Point Connection Username Username for authentication if required by the carrier. user123
Access Point Connection Password Password for authentication if required by the carrier. pass123
Proxy Host Address Proxy server address if required. proxy.telco.com
Proxy Host Port Port used by the proxy server. 8080
MMS Proxy Host Address Address of the proxy used for MMS. mmsproxy.telco.com
MMS Host Address URL of the Multimedia Messaging Service Center (MMSC). http://mmsc.telco.com
MMS Host Port Port number used for MMS proxy. 80
Authentication Type Method used for authentication. PAP/CHAP

Note: Available for Android 9.0 (API level 28) and higher.


Springdel Profile APN Configuration Example:




Step 3 - Associate the Profile

  1. Once your profile is configured with the desired network settings, associate the profile with the target fleet.
  2. Once associated, the network settings will be deployed on all devices in that fleet according to the profile settings.

Best Practices & Tips

  • Test Before Deployment – Apply new profiles to a small group before fleet-wide rollout.
  • Set at Least Two Wi-Fi Networks for Restrictions – When using “Allow Only These Wi-Fi,” configure at least two networks to prevent connectivity issues.
  • Use Clear, Descriptive Names – Label Wi-Fi and APN entries for easier maintenance.
  • Enter One URL per Line in Web Filters – Avoid commas and regex patterns; always include the protocol (http:// or https://).
  • Prefer Domain-Only Entries – Use entries like com for better compatibility and subdomain coverage.
  • Verify APN Settings with Carrier – Ensure MCC, MNC, and authentication types are correct to avoid mobile data issues.
  • Enable Preserve Wi-Fi Settings if Needed – Keep networks active even after a profile is removed.
  • Document Proxy or MMS Settings – Especially important when using custom or private mobile networks.