Network restrictions
The Network restrictions settings configure restricted network, Bluetooth, or wireless settings on a Windows device.
| Policy setting | Description | Supported devices |
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| Network restrictions | ||
| Allow Wi-Fi | Allows the device to connect to wifi. | Windows Phone 8.1+ |
| Allow auto-connect to Wi-Fi sense hotspots | Allows the device to automatically connect to wifi hotspots and a social network. |
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| Allow Wi-Fi hotspot reporting | Allows a wifi hotspot to report information to Microsoft. If this setting is disabled, the user cannot enable this setting on the device. | Windows Phone 8.1 |
| Allow manual Wi-Fi configuration | Allows a device to connect to wifi outside of the MDM server-installed networks. | Windows Phone 8.1+ |
| Allow mobile data roaming | If a device is outside a cellular carrier's operating area, the user can use data roaming options on the device. | Windows Phone 8.1+ |
| Allow NFC | Allows NFC usage on the device. | Windows Phone 8.1+ |
| Allow internet sharing | Allows the sharing of an internet connection among devices. |
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| Allow Bluetooth | Allows the usage of Bluetooth connection on the device. Note: For Windows, Bluetooth sharing
works with internet sharing.
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| Allow VPN over mobile data | Allows a device to use the mobile network to connect to the VPN. | Windows Phone 8.1 |
| Allow VPN over data roaming | Allows a device to use data roaming to connect to the VPN. | Windows Phone 8.1 |
| Wireless display | ||
| Allow projection to PC | Allows a device to project on a PC. | Windows Professional, Education, Enterprise |
| Require PIN for pairing | The user must enter a PIN to pair devices. | Windows Professional, Education, Enterprise |
| Bluetooth settings | ||
| Allow Bluetooth discoverable mode | Allows Bluetooth to discover the device. |
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| Allow Bluetooth advertising | Allows Bluetooth advertising to deliver content such as messages, information, or advertisements to the device. |
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| Configure Bluetooth device name | Allows the user to configure the name of the device that connects to Bluetooth. Use%username% or %devicename% as placeholder values to configure the Bluetooth device name. |
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