Information
This policy setting allows the configuration of wireless settings using Windows Connect Now (WCN). The WCN Registrar enables the discovery and configuration of devices over Ethernet (UPnP) over in-band 802.11 Wi-Fi through the Windows Portable Device API (WPD) and via USB Flash drives. Additional options are available to allow discovery and configuration over a specific medium.
The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled
This setting enhances the security of the environment and reduces the overall risk exposure related to user configuration of wireless settings.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration via configuration profiles, set the following Settings Catalog path to Disabled
Administrative Templates\Network\Windows Connect Now\Configuration of wireless settings using Windows Connect Now
Impact:
WCN operations are disabled over all media.