The General Settings let you control access for ad hoc network connections and Wi-Fi connections.
Ad hoc network connections provide peer-to-peer wireless access between devices. These connections are temporary but can be used for transferring files, playing multi-player computer games, and sharing Internet connection. Select one of the following options to control ad hoc connections:
Enable: Allows ad hoc network connections.
Disable: Prevents ad hoc network connections.
Inherit: If the policy’s Inherit from Policy Hierarchy setting is enabled, inherits this setting from other Wi-Fi policies assigned higher in the policy hierarchy. For example, if you assign this policy to a user, the setting is inherited from any Wi-Fi policies assigned to the user’s groups, folders, or zone.
This setting lets you control Wi-Fi connectivity. Select one of the following options:
Enable: Allows Wi-Fi connections.
Disable: Prevents Wi-Fi connections. Connections are blocked but the wireless adapter remains active in case you want to use wireless access points to determine location. To completely disable Wi-Fi adapters, use the Communication Hardware policy.
Inherit: If the policy’s Inherit from Policy Hierarchy setting is enabled, inherits this setting from other Wi-Fi policies assigned higher in the policy hierarchy. For example, if you assign this policy to a user, the setting is inherited from any Wi-Fi policies assigned to the user’s groups, folders, or zone.