Network – Windows Connect Now Wireless Configuration

From Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Network – WCN Wireless Configuration

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-29759r1_rule Network – Windows Connect Now Wireless Configuration

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This check verifies that the configuration of wireless devices using Windows Connect Now is disabled.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Windows Connect Now “Configuration of wireless settings using Windows Connect Now” to “Disabled”.

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