Control and manage Wi-Fi settings across your MacFleet devices using advanced command-line tools and centralized wireless policies. This tutorial covers Wi-Fi power management, connection control, security enforcement, and enterprise-grade wireless network management with comprehensive monitoring and compliance capabilities.

Understanding macOS Wi-Fi Management

macOS provides several command-line tools for Wi-Fi management:

• networksetup - Primary tool for network configuration and control
• airport - Low-level wireless interface management utility
• ifconfig - Network interface configuration tool
• System Preferences - GUI equivalent for wireless settings

Enterprise Wi-Fi control requires careful consideration of security policies, power management, and compliance requirements.

Basic Wi-Fi Control Commands

Turn Off Wi-Fi

#!/bin/bash

# Basic Wi-Fi disable command
turn_off_wifi_basic() {
    # Get the airport interface name
    local AIRPORT=$(networksetup -listallhardwareports | grep -A 1 Wi-Fi | grep Device | awk '{print $2}')
    
    if [[ -n "$AIRPORT" ]]; then
        networksetup -setairportpower "$AIRPORT" off
        
        if [[ $? -eq 0 ]]; then
            echo "✅ Wi-Fi turned off successfully"
            return 0
        else
            echo "❌ Failed to turn off Wi-Fi"
            return 1
        fi
    else
        echo "❌ Wi-Fi interface not found"
        return 1
    fi
}

# Example usage
turn_off_wifi_basic

Turn On Wi-Fi

#!/bin/bash

# Turn on Wi-Fi with verification
turn_on_wifi() {
    local interface_name="$1"
    
    # Auto-detect interface if not provided
    if [[ -z "$interface_name" ]]; then
        interface_name=$(networksetup -listallhardwareports | grep -A 1 Wi-Fi | grep Device | awk '{print $2}')
    fi
    
    if [[ -z "$interface_name" ]]; then
        echo "❌ Wi-Fi interface not found"
        return 1
    fi
    
    echo "Turning on Wi-Fi interface: $interface_name"
    networksetup -setairportpower "$interface_name" on
    
    # Wait for interface to come up
    sleep 3
    
    # Verify Wi-Fi is enabled
    local wifi_status
    wifi_status=$(networksetup -getairportpower "$interface_name" | grep "On")
    
    if [[ -n "$wifi_status" ]]; then
        echo "✅ Wi-Fi turned on successfully"
        return 0
    else
        echo "❌ Failed to turn on Wi-Fi"
        return 1
    fi
}

# Example usage
# turn_on_wifi "en0"

Check Wi-Fi Status

#!/bin/bash

# Check current Wi-Fi status with detailed information
check_wifi_status() {
    echo "=== Wi-Fi Status Report ==="
    echo "Generated: $(date)"
    echo "=========================="
    echo ""
    
    # Get all Wi-Fi interfaces
    local wifi_interfaces
    wifi_interfaces=$(networksetup -listallhardwareports | grep -A 1 Wi-Fi | grep Device | awk '{print $2}')
    
    if [[ -z "$wifi_interfaces" ]]; then
        echo "❌ No Wi-Fi interfaces found"
        return 1
    fi
    
    for interface in $wifi_interfaces; do
        echo "Interface: $interface"
        echo "-----------------"
        
        # Power status
        local power_status
        power_status=$(networksetup -getairportpower "$interface")
        echo "Power Status: $power_status"
        
        # Connection status
        if echo "$power_status" | grep -q "On"; then
            # Get current network
            local current_network
            current_network=$(networksetup -getairportnetwork "$interface" | cut -d' ' -f4-)
            echo "Current Network: $current_network"
            
            # Get IP address if connected
            local ip_address
            ip_address=$(ifconfig "$interface" | grep "inet " | awk '{print $2}')
            if [[ -n "$ip_address" ]]; then
                echo "IP Address: $ip_address"
            else
                echo "IP Address: Not assigned"
            fi
            
            # Signal strength (if available)
            if command -v airport >/dev/null 2>&1; then
                local signal_info
                signal_info=$(airport -I | grep "agrCtlRSSI" | awk '{print $2}')
                if [[ -n "$signal_info" ]]; then
                    echo "Signal Strength: $signal_info dBm"
                fi
            fi
        else
            echo "Wi-Fi is disabled"
        fi
        
        echo ""
    done
}

# Execute status check
check_wifi_status

Advanced Wi-Fi Management

Wi-Fi Interface Discovery

#!/bin/bash

# Discover and analyze Wi-Fi interfaces
discover_wifi_interfaces() {
    echo "=== Wi-Fi Interface Discovery ==="
    echo ""
    
    # List all network hardware
    echo "1. ALL NETWORK HARDWARE:"
    echo "------------------------"
    networksetup -listallhardwareports
    echo ""
    
    # Focus on Wi-Fi interfaces
    echo "2. WI-FI INTERFACES DETECTED:"
    echo "----------------------------"
    local wifi_count=0
    
    while IFS= read -r line; do
        if echo "$line" | grep -q "Wi-Fi"; then
            echo "Hardware Port: $line"
            # Get the next line which contains device name
            read -r device_line
            echo "Device: $device_line"
            
            # Extract device name
            local device_name
            device_name=$(echo "$device_line" | awk '{print $2}')
            
            # Get MAC address
            local mac_address
            mac_address=$(ifconfig "$device_name" 2>/dev/null | grep "ether" | awk '{print $2}')
            if [[ -n "$mac_address" ]]; then
                echo "MAC Address: $mac_address"
            fi
            
            # Get current status
            local power_status
            power_status=$(networksetup -getairportpower "$device_name" 2>/dev/null)
            echo "Power Status: $power_status"
            
            echo ""
            ((wifi_count++))
        fi
    done < <(networksetup -listallhardwareports)
    
    echo "Total Wi-Fi interfaces found: $wifi_count"
    
    if [[ $wifi_count -eq 0 ]]; then
        echo "⚠️  No Wi-Fi interfaces detected"
        return 1
    fi
    
    return 0
}

# Execute interface discovery
discover_wifi_interfaces

Network Scanning and Analysis

#!/bin/bash

# Scan for available Wi-Fi networks
scan_wifi_networks() {
    local interface_name="$1"
    local scan_type="${2:-basic}"  # basic, detailed, security
    
    # Auto-detect interface if not provided
    if [[ -z "$interface_name" ]]; then
        interface_name=$(networksetup -listallhardwareports | grep -A 1 Wi-Fi | grep Device | awk '{print $2}')
    fi
    
    if [[ -z "$interface_name" ]]; then
        echo "❌ Wi-Fi interface not found"
        return 1
    fi
    
    echo "=== Wi-Fi Network Scan ==="
    echo "Interface: $interface_name"
    echo "Scan Type: $scan_type"
    echo "========================="
    echo ""
    
    # Ensure Wi-Fi is on for scanning
    local power_status
    power_status=$(networksetup -getairportpower "$interface_name")
    
    if echo "$power_status" | grep -q "Off"; then
        echo "Enabling Wi-Fi for scanning..."
        networksetup -setairportpower "$interface_name" on
        sleep 3
    fi
    
    case "$scan_type" in
        "basic")
            # Basic network list
            echo "Available Networks:"
            echo "-------------------"
            if command -v airport >/dev/null 2>&1; then
                airport -s
            else
                echo "airport command not available, using networksetup scan"
                # Note: networksetup doesn't have direct scan command, using airport utility
            fi
            ;;
        "detailed")
            # Detailed network information
            echo "Detailed Network Analysis:"
            echo "-------------------------"
            if command -v airport >/dev/null 2>&1; then
                airport -s | while IFS= read -r line; do
                    if [[ -n "$line" && ! "$line" =~ ^[[:space:]]*$ ]]; then
                        echo "Network: $line"
                        # Extract SSID and signal strength
                        local ssid signal
                        ssid=$(echo "$line" | awk '{print $1}')
                        signal=$(echo "$line" | awk '{print $3}')
                        
                        if [[ -n "$signal" ]]; then
                            if [[ "$signal" -gt -50 ]]; then
                                echo "  Signal Quality: Excellent ($signal dBm)"
                            elif [[ "$signal" -gt -70 ]]; then
                                echo "  Signal Quality: Good ($signal dBm)"
                            elif [[ "$signal" -gt -80 ]]; then
                                echo "  Signal Quality: Fair ($signal dBm)"
                            else
                                echo "  Signal Quality: Poor ($signal dBm)"
                            fi
                        fi
                        echo ""
                    fi
                done
            fi
            ;;
        "security")
            # Security analysis of networks
            echo "Security Analysis:"
            echo "-----------------"
            if command -v airport >/dev/null 2>&1; then
                airport -s | grep -E "(WPA|WEP|NONE)" | while IFS= read -r line; do
                    local ssid security
                    ssid=$(echo "$line" | awk '{print $1}')
                    security=$(echo "$line" | grep -o -E "(WPA2|WPA3|WPA|WEP|NONE)")
                    
                    case "$security" in
                        "WPA3")
                            echo "✅ $ssid: Secure (WPA3)"
                            ;;
                        "WPA2")
                            echo "✅ $ssid: Secure (WPA2)"
                            ;;
                        "WPA")
                            echo "⚠️  $ssid: Moderately Secure (WPA)"
                            ;;
                        "WEP")
                            echo "❌ $ssid: Insecure (WEP - Deprecated)"
                            ;;
                        "NONE"|*)
                            echo "❌ $ssid: Open Network (No Security)"
                            ;;
                    esac
                done
            fi
            ;;
    esac
}

# Example usage
# scan_wifi_networks "en0" "detailed"

Enterprise Wi-Fi Control System

#!/bin/bash

# MacFleet Enterprise Wi-Fi Control System
# Comprehensive wireless management, security enforcement, and compliance monitoring

# Configuration
LOG_FILE="/var/log/macfleet_wifi_control.log"
CONFIG_FILE="/etc/macfleet/wifi_config.conf"
BACKUP_DIR="/var/backups/macfleet/wifi"
POLICY_DIR="/etc/macfleet/wifi_policies"

# Create directory structure
setup_directories() {
    mkdir -p "$(dirname "$LOG_FILE")" "$BACKUP_DIR" "$POLICY_DIR" "$(dirname "$CONFIG_FILE")"
    touch "$LOG_FILE"
    
    # Set appropriate permissions
    chmod 755 "$BACKUP_DIR" "$POLICY_DIR"
}

# Logging function
log_action() {
    echo "$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S') - $1" | tee -a "$LOG_FILE"
}

# Enterprise Wi-Fi policy enforcement
enforce_wifi_policy() {
    local policy_name="$1"
    local policy_file="$POLICY_DIR/${policy_name}.policy"
    
    if [[ ! -f "$policy_file" ]]; then
        log_action "ERROR: Wi-Fi policy not found: $policy_name"
        return 1
    fi
    
    log_action "Enforcing Wi-Fi policy: $policy_name"
    
    # Load policy configuration
    source "$policy_file"
    
    # Get Wi-Fi interface
    local wifi_interface
    wifi_interface=$(networksetup -listallhardwareports | grep -A 1 Wi-Fi | grep Device | awk '{print $2}')
    
    if [[ -z "$wifi_interface" ]]; then
        log_action "ERROR: No Wi-Fi interface found"
        return 1
    fi
    
    # Apply policy settings
    case "${WIFI_POLICY_ACTION:-disable}" in
        "disable")
            networksetup -setairportpower "$wifi_interface" off
            log_action "Wi-Fi disabled per policy: $policy_name"
            ;;
        "enable")
            networksetup -setairportpower "$wifi_interface" on
            log_action "Wi-Fi enabled per policy: $policy_name"
            ;;
        "scheduled")
            apply_scheduled_wifi_policy "$wifi_interface" "$policy_name"
            ;;
        "conditional")
            apply_conditional_wifi_policy "$wifi_interface" "$policy_name"
            ;;
        *)
            log_action "ERROR: Unknown policy action: ${WIFI_POLICY_ACTION}"
            return 1
            ;;
    esac
    
    return 0
}

# Scheduled Wi-Fi control
apply_scheduled_wifi_policy() {
    local interface="$1"
    local policy_name="$2"
    local current_hour=$(date +%H)
    local current_day=$(date +%u)  # 1=Monday, 7=Sunday
    
    log_action "Applying scheduled Wi-Fi policy: $policy_name"
    
    # Load schedule from policy
    local enable_hours="${WIFI_ENABLE_HOURS:-09-17}"
    local enable_days="${WIFI_ENABLE_DAYS:-1-5}"
    
    # Parse time range
    local start_hour end_hour
    start_hour=$(echo "$enable_hours" | cut -d'-' -f1)
    end_hour=$(echo "$enable_hours" | cut -d'-' -f2)
    
    # Parse day range
    local start_day end_day
    start_day=$(echo "$enable_days" | cut -d'-' -f1)
    end_day=$(echo "$enable_days" | cut -d'-' -f2)
    
    # Check if current time is within allowed window
    local time_allowed=false
    local day_allowed=false
    
    if [[ "$current_hour" -ge "$start_hour" && "$current_hour" -lt "$end_hour" ]]; then
        time_allowed=true
    fi
    
    if [[ "$current_day" -ge "$start_day" && "$current_day" -le "$end_day" ]]; then
        day_allowed=true
    fi
    
    if [[ "$time_allowed" == "true" && "$day_allowed" == "true" ]]; then
        networksetup -setairportpower "$interface" on
        log_action "Wi-Fi enabled - within scheduled hours"
    else
        networksetup -setairportpower "$interface" off
        log_action "Wi-Fi disabled - outside scheduled hours"
    fi
}

# Conditional Wi-Fi control
apply_conditional_wifi_policy() {
    local interface="$1"
    local policy_name="$2"
    
    log_action "Applying conditional Wi-Fi policy: $policy_name"
    
    # Check battery level
    local battery_level
    battery_level=$(pmset -g batt | grep -o '[0-9]*%' | tr -d '%')
    
    # Check power source
    local power_source
    power_source=$(pmset -g ps | head -1 | grep -o "'.*'" | tr -d "'")
    
    # Check ethernet connection
    local ethernet_connected=false
    local ethernet_interfaces
    ethernet_interfaces=$(networksetup -listallhardwareports | grep -A 1 Ethernet | grep Device | awk '{print $2}')
    
    for eth_interface in $ethernet_interfaces; do
        local eth_status
        eth_status=$(ifconfig "$eth_interface" 2>/dev/null | grep "status: active")
        if [[ -n "$eth_status" ]]; then
            ethernet_connected=true
            break
        fi
    done
    
    # Apply conditional logic
    local should_enable_wifi=true
    
    # Disable Wi-Fi if ethernet is connected and policy requires it
    if [[ "$ethernet_connected" == "true" && "${DISABLE_WIFI_WITH_ETHERNET:-false}" == "true" ]]; then
        should_enable_wifi=false
        log_action "Wi-Fi disabled - Ethernet connection detected"
    fi
    
    # Disable Wi-Fi if battery is low and policy requires it
    if [[ -n "$battery_level" && "$battery_level" -lt "${MIN_BATTERY_FOR_WIFI:-20}" ]]; then
        should_enable_wifi=false
        log_action "Wi-Fi disabled - Low battery level: $battery_level%"
    fi
    
    # Enable/disable Wi-Fi based on conditions
    if [[ "$should_enable_wifi" == "true" ]]; then
        networksetup -setairportpower "$interface" on
        log_action "Wi-Fi enabled - Conditions met"
    else
        networksetup -setairportpower "$interface" off
        log_action "Wi-Fi disabled - Conditions not met"
    fi
}

# Security compliance check
check_wifi_security_compliance() {
    log_action "Performing Wi-Fi security compliance check"
    
    local compliance_issues=()
    local wifi_interface
    wifi_interface=$(networksetup -listallhardwareports | grep -A 1 Wi-Fi | grep Device | awk '{print $2}')
    
    if [[ -z "$wifi_interface" ]]; then
        log_action "ERROR: No Wi-Fi interface found for compliance check"
        return 1
    fi
    
    # Check if Wi-Fi is enabled when it should be disabled
    local power_status
    power_status=$(networksetup -getairportpower "$wifi_interface")
    
    if echo "$power_status" | grep -q "On"; then
        # Wi-Fi is enabled, check current network security
        local current_network
        current_network=$(networksetup -getairportnetwork "$wifi_interface" | cut -d' ' -f4-)
        
        if [[ "$current_network" != "You are not associated with an AirPort network." ]]; then
            log_action "Connected to network: $current_network"
            
            # Check if network is in approved list
            local approved_networks_file="$POLICY_DIR/approved_networks.list"
            if [[ -f "$approved_networks_file" ]]; then
                if ! grep -q "^$current_network$" "$approved_networks_file"; then
                    compliance_issues+=("Connected to non-approved network: $current_network")
                fi
            fi
            
            # Check for open networks
            if command -v airport >/dev/null 2>&1; then
                local network_security
                network_security=$(airport -I | grep "Security")
                if echo "$network_security" | grep -q "none"; then
                    compliance_issues+=("Connected to open/unsecured network")
                fi
            fi
        fi
    fi
    
    # Check for saved insecure networks
    local network_profiles
    network_profiles=$(networksetup -listpreferredwirelessnetworks "$wifi_interface" 2>/dev/null | tail -n +2)
    
    while IFS= read -r network; do
        if [[ -n "$network" ]]; then
            # Clean network name
            network=$(echo "$network" | sed 's/^[[:space:]]*//')
            
            # Check against blacklist
            local blacklist_file="$POLICY_DIR/blacklisted_networks.list"
            if [[ -f "$blacklist_file" ]]; then
                if grep -q "^$network$" "$blacklist_file"; then
                    compliance_issues+=("Blacklisted network in saved profiles: $network")
                fi
            fi
        fi
    done <<< "$network_profiles"
    
    # Generate compliance report
    if [[ ${#compliance_issues[@]} -eq 0 ]]; then
        log_action "✅ Wi-Fi security compliance check passed"
        return 0
    else
        log_action "❌ Wi-Fi security compliance violations found:"
        for issue in "${compliance_issues[@]}"; do
            log_action "  - $issue"
        done
        return 1
    fi
}

# Network profile management
manage_wifi_profiles() {
    local action="$1"
    local network_name="$2"
    local wifi_interface
    wifi_interface=$(networksetup -listallhardwareports | grep -A 1 Wi-Fi | grep Device | awk '{print $2}')
    
    if [[ -z "$wifi_interface" ]]; then
        log_action "ERROR: No Wi-Fi interface found"
        return 1
    fi
    
    case "$action" in
        "list")
            log_action "Listing saved Wi-Fi profiles"
            echo "=== Saved Wi-Fi Profiles ==="
            networksetup -listpreferredwirelessnetworks "$wifi_interface"
            ;;
        "remove")
            if [[ -z "$network_name" ]]; then
                log_action "ERROR: Network name required for removal"
                return 1
            fi
            
            log_action "Removing Wi-Fi profile: $network_name"
            networksetup -removepreferredwirelessnetwork "$wifi_interface" "$network_name"
            
            if [[ $? -eq 0 ]]; then
                log_action "✅ Wi-Fi profile removed: $network_name"
            else
                log_action "❌ Failed to remove Wi-Fi profile: $network_name"
                return 1
            fi
            ;;
        "removeall")
            log_action "Removing all saved Wi-Fi profiles"
            
            # Get list of networks and remove each one
            local networks
            networks=$(networksetup -listpreferredwirelessnetworks "$wifi_interface" 2>/dev/null | tail -n +2)
            
            while IFS= read -r network; do
                if [[ -n "$network" ]]; then
                    network=$(echo "$network" | sed 's/^[[:space:]]*//')
                    networksetup -removepreferredwirelessnetwork "$wifi_interface" "$network"
                    log_action "Removed profile: $network"
                fi
            done <<< "$networks"
            
            log_action "✅ All Wi-Fi profiles removed"
            ;;
        *)
            log_action "ERROR: Invalid action for profile management: $action"
            return 1
            ;;
    esac
}

# Power management optimization
optimize_wifi_power() {
    local optimization_level="${1:-balanced}"  # aggressive, balanced, conservative
    
    log_action "Applying Wi-Fi power optimization: $optimization_level"
    
    local wifi_interface
    wifi_interface=$(networksetup -listallhardwareports | grep -A 1 Wi-Fi | grep Device | awk '{print $2}')
    
    if [[ -z "$wifi_interface" ]]; then
        log_action "ERROR: No Wi-Fi interface found"
        return 1
    fi
    
    case "$optimization_level" in
        "aggressive")
            # Maximum power savings
            log_action "Applying aggressive power optimization"
            
            # Disable Wi-Fi when ethernet is connected
            local ethernet_connected=false
            local ethernet_interfaces
            ethernet_interfaces=$(networksetup -listallhardwareports | grep -A 1 Ethernet | grep Device | awk '{print $2}')
            
            for eth_interface in $ethernet_interfaces; do
                local eth_status
                eth_status=$(ifconfig "$eth_interface" 2>/dev/null | grep "status: active")
                if [[ -n "$eth_status" ]]; then
                    ethernet_connected=true
                    break
                fi
            done
            
            if [[ "$ethernet_connected" == "true" ]]; then
                networksetup -setairportpower "$wifi_interface" off
                log_action "Wi-Fi disabled - Ethernet connection detected"
            fi
            ;;
        "balanced")
            # Moderate power savings
            log_action "Applying balanced power optimization"
            
            # Check battery level and disable if very low
            local battery_level
            battery_level=$(pmset -g batt | grep -o '[0-9]*%' | tr -d '%')
            
            if [[ -n "$battery_level" && "$battery_level" -lt 10 ]]; then
                networksetup -setairportpower "$wifi_interface" off
                log_action "Wi-Fi disabled - Critical battery level: $battery_level%"
            fi
            ;;
        "conservative")
            # Minimal power optimization
            log_action "Applying conservative power optimization"
            
            # Only disable in extreme circumstances
            local battery_level
            battery_level=$(pmset -g batt | grep -o '[0-9]*%' | tr -d '%')
            
            if [[ -n "$battery_level" && "$battery_level" -lt 5 ]]; then
                networksetup -setairportpower "$wifi_interface" off
                log_action "Wi-Fi disabled - Emergency battery level: $battery_level%"
            fi
            ;;
        *)
            log_action "ERROR: Invalid optimization level: $optimization_level"
            return 1
            ;;
    esac
    
    return 0
}

# Generate Wi-Fi management report
generate_wifi_report() {
    local report_file="$BACKUP_DIR/wifi_management_report_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).json"
    
    log_action "Generating Wi-Fi management report: $report_file"
    
    local wifi_interface
    wifi_interface=$(networksetup -listallhardwareports | grep -A 1 Wi-Fi | grep Device | awk '{print $2}')
    
    {
        echo "{"
        echo "  \"report_type\": \"wifi_management\","
        echo "  \"timestamp\": \"$(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ)\","
        echo "  \"hostname\": \"$(hostname)\","
        echo "  \"system_info\": {"
        echo "    \"macos_version\": \"$(sw_vers -productVersion)\","
        echo "    \"user\": \"$(whoami)\""
        echo "  },"
        
        if [[ -n "$wifi_interface" ]]; then
            local power_status current_network ip_address
            power_status=$(networksetup -getairportpower "$wifi_interface" | grep -o "On\|Off")
            current_network=$(networksetup -getairportnetwork "$wifi_interface" | cut -d' ' -f4-)
            ip_address=$(ifconfig "$wifi_interface" | grep "inet " | awk '{print $2}')
            
            echo "  \"wifi_status\": {"
            echo "    \"interface\": \"$wifi_interface\","
            echo "    \"power_status\": \"$power_status\","
            echo "    \"current_network\": \"$current_network\","
            echo "    \"ip_address\": \"${ip_address:-null}\""
            echo "  },"
        else
            echo "  \"wifi_status\": {"
            echo "    \"interface\": null,"
            echo "    \"power_status\": \"unavailable\","
            echo "    \"current_network\": null,"
            echo "    \"ip_address\": null"
            echo "  },"
        fi
        
        # Battery and power information
        local battery_level power_source
        battery_level=$(pmset -g batt | grep -o '[0-9]*%' | tr -d '%')
        power_source=$(pmset -g ps | head -1 | grep -o "'.*'" | tr -d "'")
        
        echo "  \"power_info\": {"
        echo "    \"battery_level\": ${battery_level:-null},"
        echo "    \"power_source\": \"${power_source:-unknown}\""
        echo "  },"
        
        # Network profiles
        echo "  \"saved_profiles\": ["
        if [[ -n "$wifi_interface" ]]; then
            local first_profile=true
            networksetup -listpreferredwirelessnetworks "$wifi_interface" 2>/dev/null | tail -n +2 | while IFS= read -r network; do
                if [[ -n "$network" ]]; then
                    network=$(echo "$network" | sed 's/^[[:space:]]*//')
                    if [[ "$first_profile" == "false" ]]; then
                        echo ","
                    fi
                    first_profile=false
                    echo -n "    \"$network\""
                fi
            done
        fi
        echo ""
        echo "  ]"
        echo "}"
    } > "$report_file"
    
    log_action "Wi-Fi management report generated: $report_file"
    echo "$report_file"
}

# Main management function
main() {
    local action="${1:-status}"
    local parameter1="$2"
    local parameter2="$3"
    
    setup_directories
    log_action "MacFleet Wi-Fi Control started with action: $action"
    
    case "$action" in
        "disable"|"off")
            turn_off_wifi_basic
            ;;
        "enable"|"on")
            turn_on_wifi "$parameter1"
            ;;
        "status")
            check_wifi_status
            ;;
        "scan")
            scan_wifi_networks "$parameter1" "$parameter2"
            ;;
        "discover")
            discover_wifi_interfaces
            ;;
        "policy")
            enforce_wifi_policy "$parameter1"
            ;;
        "compliance")
            check_wifi_security_compliance
            ;;
        "profiles")
            manage_wifi_profiles "$parameter1" "$parameter2"
            ;;
        "optimize")
            optimize_wifi_power "$parameter1"
            ;;
        "report")
            generate_wifi_report
            ;;
        *)
            check_wifi_status
            ;;
    esac
    
    log_action "MacFleet Wi-Fi Control completed with action: $action"
}

# Execute main function with all arguments
main "$@"

Wi-Fi Policy Templates

Corporate Wi-Fi Policy Configuration

# /etc/macfleet/wifi_policies/corporate_standard.policy
# MacFleet Corporate Wi-Fi Policy

# Policy action: disable, enable, scheduled, conditional
WIFI_POLICY_ACTION="conditional"

# Scheduled settings (for scheduled action)
WIFI_ENABLE_HOURS="08-18"    # 8 AM to 6 PM
WIFI_ENABLE_DAYS="1-5"       # Monday to Friday

# Conditional settings
DISABLE_WIFI_WITH_ETHERNET="true"
MIN_BATTERY_FOR_WIFI="15"

# Security settings
REQUIRE_WPA2_MINIMUM="true"
BLOCK_OPEN_NETWORKS="true"
AUTO_CONNECT_CORPORATE_ONLY="true"

# Power management
POWER_OPTIMIZATION_LEVEL="balanced"
AUTO_DISABLE_IDLE="true"
IDLE_TIMEOUT_MINUTES="30"

Security-Focused Wi-Fi Policy

# /etc/macfleet/wifi_policies/high_security.policy
# MacFleet High Security Wi-Fi Policy

WIFI_POLICY_ACTION="conditional"

# Security requirements
REQUIRE_WPA3_MINIMUM="true"
BLOCK_OPEN_NETWORKS="true"
BLOCK_WEP_NETWORKS="true"
APPROVED_NETWORKS_ONLY="true"

# Conditional disabling
DISABLE_WIFI_WITH_ETHERNET="true"
DISABLE_WIFI_IN_SECURE_AREAS="true"
MIN_BATTERY_FOR_WIFI="25"

# Monitoring
ENABLE_CONNECTION_LOGGING="true"
ALERT_ON_UNAPPROVED_NETWORKS="true"
SCAN_INTERVAL_MINUTES="5"

Power Conservation Policy

# /etc/macfleet/wifi_policies/power_saver.policy
# MacFleet Power Conservation Wi-Fi Policy

WIFI_POLICY_ACTION="conditional"

# Aggressive power saving
DISABLE_WIFI_WITH_ETHERNET="true"
MIN_BATTERY_FOR_WIFI="30"
POWER_OPTIMIZATION_LEVEL="aggressive"

# Scheduled disabling for night hours
WIFI_ENABLE_HOURS="07-22"    # 7 AM to 10 PM
WIFI_ENABLE_DAYS="1-7"       # All days

# Auto-disable features
AUTO_DISABLE_IDLE="true"
IDLE_TIMEOUT_MINUTES="15"
DISABLE_BACKGROUND_SCANNING="true"

Security and Compliance Functions

Network Whitelist Management

#!/bin/bash

# Manage approved Wi-Fi networks
manage_network_whitelist() {
    local action="$1"
    local network_name="$2"
    local whitelist_file="$POLICY_DIR/approved_networks.list"
    
    case "$action" in
        "add")
            if [[ -z "$network_name" ]]; then
                echo "ERROR: Network name required"
                return 1
            fi
            
            # Add network to whitelist
            if ! grep -q "^$network_name$" "$whitelist_file" 2>/dev/null; then
                echo "$network_name" >> "$whitelist_file"
                log_action "Added network to whitelist: $network_name"
            else
                log_action "Network already in whitelist: $network_name"
            fi
            ;;
        "remove")
            if [[ -z "$network_name" ]]; then
                echo "ERROR: Network name required"
                return 1
            fi
            
            # Remove network from whitelist
            if [[ -f "$whitelist_file" ]]; then
                grep -v "^$network_name$" "$whitelist_file" > "${whitelist_file}.tmp"
                mv "${whitelist_file}.tmp" "$whitelist_file"
                log_action "Removed network from whitelist: $network_name"
            fi
            ;;
        "list")
            echo "=== Approved Networks Whitelist ==="
            if [[ -f "$whitelist_file" ]]; then
                cat "$whitelist_file"
            else
                echo "No approved networks configured"
            fi
            ;;
        "enforce")
            enforce_network_whitelist
            ;;
        *)
            echo "ERROR: Invalid whitelist action: $action"
            return 1
            ;;
    esac
}

# Enforce network whitelist
enforce_network_whitelist() {
    local wifi_interface
    wifi_interface=$(networksetup -listallhardwareports | grep -A 1 Wi-Fi | grep Device | awk '{print $2}')
    
    if [[ -z "$wifi_interface" ]]; then
        log_action "ERROR: No Wi-Fi interface found"
        return 1
    fi
    
    # Get current network
    local current_network
    current_network=$(networksetup -getairportnetwork "$wifi_interface" | cut -d' ' -f4-)
    
    if [[ "$current_network" == "You are not associated with an AirPort network." ]]; then
        log_action "No active Wi-Fi connection"
        return 0
    fi
    
    # Check if current network is approved
    local whitelist_file="$POLICY_DIR/approved_networks.list"
    if [[ -f "$whitelist_file" ]]; then
        if grep -q "^$current_network$" "$whitelist_file"; then
            log_action "✅ Connected to approved network: $current_network"
            return 0
        else
            log_action "❌ Connected to non-approved network: $current_network"
            
            # Disconnect from non-approved network
            networksetup -setairportpower "$wifi_interface" off
            sleep 2
            networksetup -setairportpower "$wifi_interface" on
            
            log_action "Disconnected from non-approved network"
            return 1
        fi
    else
        log_action "⚠️  No whitelist configured - allowing all networks"
        return 0
    fi
}

# Example usage
# manage_network_whitelist "add" "CorporateWiFi"
# manage_network_whitelist "list"
# manage_network_whitelist "enforce"

Wi-Fi Audit and Monitoring

#!/bin/bash

# Comprehensive Wi-Fi audit
audit_wifi_configuration() {
    local audit_file="$BACKUP_DIR/wifi_audit_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).txt"
    
    log_action "Performing comprehensive Wi-Fi audit: $audit_file"
    
    {
        echo "MacFleet Wi-Fi Configuration Audit"
        echo "=================================="
        echo "Generated: $(date)"
        echo "Hostname: $(hostname)"
        echo "Auditor: $(whoami)"
        echo ""
        
        # Wi-Fi interface information
        echo "WI-FI INTERFACE ANALYSIS:"
        echo "------------------------"
        discover_wifi_interfaces
        echo ""
        
        # Current connection status
        echo "CONNECTION STATUS:"
        echo "-----------------"
        check_wifi_status
        echo ""
        
        # Security compliance
        echo "SECURITY COMPLIANCE:"
        echo "-------------------"
        if check_wifi_security_compliance; then
            echo "✅ Security compliance check passed"
        else
            echo "❌ Security compliance violations detected"
        fi
        echo ""
        
        # Saved network profiles
        echo "SAVED NETWORK PROFILES:"
        echo "----------------------"
        manage_wifi_profiles "list"
        echo ""
        
        # Policy enforcement status
        echo "POLICY ENFORCEMENT:"
        echo "------------------"
        local policy_files
        policy_files=$(ls "$POLICY_DIR"/*.policy 2>/dev/null)
        
        if [[ -n "$policy_files" ]]; then
            for policy_file in $policy_files; do
                local policy_name
                policy_name=$(basename "$policy_file" .policy)
                echo "Policy: $policy_name"
                echo "  File: $policy_file"
                echo "  Status: $(if [[ -f "$policy_file" ]]; then echo "Active"; else echo "Inactive"; fi)"
            done
        else
            echo "No policies configured"
        fi
        echo ""
        
        # Power management status
        echo "POWER MANAGEMENT:"
        echo "----------------"
        local battery_level power_source
        battery_level=$(pmset -g batt | grep -o '[0-9]*%' | tr -d '%')
        power_source=$(pmset -g ps | head -1 | grep -o "'.*'" | tr -d "'")
        
        echo "Battery Level: ${battery_level:-Unknown}%"
        echo "Power Source: ${power_source:-Unknown}"
        echo ""
        
        # Recommendations
        echo "SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS:"
        echo "------------------------"
        echo "• Implement approved network whitelist"
        echo "• Enable automatic disconnection from open networks"
        echo "• Configure scheduled Wi-Fi disable during off-hours"
        echo "• Implement battery-based power management"
        echo "• Regular audit of saved network profiles"
        echo "• Monitor for connections to unapproved networks"
        
    } > "$audit_file"
    
    log_action "Wi-Fi audit completed: $audit_file"
    echo "$audit_file"
}

audit_wifi_configuration

Important Technical Notes

NetworkSetup Command Reference

• networksetup -setairportpower <device> on|off: Enable/disable Wi-Fi
• networksetup -getairportpower <device>: Check Wi-Fi power status
• networksetup -getairportnetwork <device>: Get current Wi-Fi network
• networksetup -listpreferredwirelessnetworks <device>: List saved networks
• networksetup -removepreferredwirelessnetwork <device> <network>: Remove saved network

Security Considerations

1. Admin Privileges: Many network commands require admin access
2. Network Isolation: Ensure proper network segmentation
3. Profile Management: Regularly audit and clean saved network profiles
4. Open Network Protection: Block connections to unsecured networks
5. Compliance Monitoring: Implement continuous security compliance checking

Power Management Best Practices

1. Battery Optimization: Disable Wi-Fi when battery is critically low
2. Ethernet Priority: Prefer wired connections when available
3. Scheduled Control: Implement time-based Wi-Fi policies
4. Idle Management: Disable Wi-Fi during extended idle periods
5. Resource Monitoring: Track power consumption patterns

Enterprise Use Cases

1. Security-First Environments: Strict network whitelisting and compliance
2. Power-Conscious Deployments: Battery optimization for mobile workers
3. Scheduled Operations: Time-based Wi-Fi control for different work shifts
4. Compliance Requirements: Audit trails and security monitoring
5. Fleet Standardization: Consistent Wi-Fi policies across all devices

Remember to test all scripts on individual devices before deploying across your MacFleet environment, and ensure compliance with corporate security policies when implementing enterprise Wi-Fi control systems.