“WiFi Profile Manager” can refer to a few different tools depending on whether you are looking for enterprise management or a personal PowerShell module. 1. Microsoft Intune Wi-Fi Profiles (Enterprise)
Purpose: Used by IT administrators to deploy wireless network settings (SSID, security keys, certificates) to managed devices (Windows ⁄11, iOS, Android).
Key Functionality: Allows users to automatically connect to company Wi-Fi without needing to manually enter credentials.
Deployment: Created in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center under Devices > Configuration, allowing for policies to be pushed to specific user groups.
2. PowerShell WiFiProfileManagement Module (Technical/IT Pro)
Purpose: A PowerShell module created to manage wireless profiles natively (not using netsh.exe). Key Features:
Get-WiFiProfile: Retrieves information about saved WiFi profiles.
New-WiFiProfile/Set-WiFiProfile: Creates or overwrites existing profiles. Remove-WiFiProfile: Deletes saved profiles.
Connect-WiFiProfile: Attempts to connect to a specific network.
Use Case: Ideal for system administrators who want to automate WiFi configuration via script, including viewing passwords of stored profiles. 3. WiFi Router Manager (Consumer Mobile App)
Purpose: A mobile application (likely for Android/iOS) used to manage your home router and its connected devices. Key Features:
Device Detection: Detects who is on your WiFi (Who Use My WiFi), showing IP, MAC, and vendor listings.
Security: Acts as a WiFi blocker/protector against unauthorized users.
Signal Strength: Includes a signal strength meter and speed test tools.
Router Setup: Assists with router tools and settings access. 4. Windows Command Line/XML (Pre-configuration)
Purpose: IT technicians can add a Wi-Fi network profile on a Windows 11 machine without being connected to it, which is useful for setting up laptops for remote workers.
Method: This involves using netsh commands or importing XML configurations via PowerShell to pre-populate network profiles.
If you are trying to manage your own computer’s saved networks, you can do so in Windows by going to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Manage known networks.
Are you looking to manage enterprise devices, run PowerShell scripts for WiFi, or find a tool for your home router? Let me know which of these fits your needs best. How to Create a Wi-Fi Profile in Microsoft Intune
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