How do I use Group Policies to enable or disable hotspot tethering for my users' devices?

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Article ID: 115013676647
April 26, 2018 16:44

[Environment]
SDS IAM & EMM
Active Directory

[Summary]
How to enable or disable hotspot tethering in a Group Policy Object.

[Resolution]
In Active Directory:

Open Group Policy Management and edit the GPO associated with the OU used for mobile devices.
Navigate to Computer Configuration > Policies > Samsung SDS IAM & EMM Admin Portal > Samsung SAFE Settings >
Restrictions Settings > Permit/Prohibit Tethering.
Enable the policy to allow tethering and select the allowed connection methods using Wi-Fi, USB, and Bluetooth.

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