Get list of previously connected Wi-Fi networks on Windows devices
  • 02 Feb 2024
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Get list of previously connected Wi-Fi networks on Windows devices

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Article summary

Unsecured Wi-Fi networks lurk around every corner, posing a major risk to corporate data. That's why administrators need to keep a watchful eye on where their devices are connecting. Monitoring Wi-Fi connections helps ensure they only land on safe and authorized networks.

The following PowerShell script helps the IT Admins to get the list of previously connected Wi-Fi networks on their managed Windows devices.

  1. Create a file on your desktop, for example, list_of_previously_connected_wifi_networks.ps1 and open it in a text editor like notepad++

  2. Copy the contents below to the file or click here to download the file.

    Netsh wlan show profiles |Write-Output 
  3. You will be able to see the list of previously connected Wi-Fi networks in the Output tab on the View Status report on the dashboard.

  4. Follow our guide to upload & publish the PowerShell script using Scalefusion Dashboard.

Please note that to use the PowerShell scripts, the Scalefusion MDM Agent Application must be installed on the device(s). Please follow our guide to publish and install the Scalefusion MDM Agent Application.

Notes:

  1. The scripts and their contents are sourced from various albeit authenticated Microsoft sources and forums.

  2. Please validate the scripts on a test machine before deploying them on all your managed devices.

  3. Scalefusion has tested these scripts, however, Scalefusion will not be responsible for any loss of data or system malfunction that may arise due to the incorrect usage of these scripts.


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