How to allow Non-admins Access to Modify Network Adapter settings.

Vishnu Anand 250 Reputation points
2024-10-29T06:33:04.8366667+00:00

We were allowing them by adding them to the Network Configuration Operators group, but we noticed that it granted some elevated privileges to the users. Do we have any other way to allow users to change their network settings?

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  1. Wesley Li 11,125 Reputation points
    2024-10-29T16:21:46.6333333+00:00

    Hello

    Allowing non-admin users to modify network adapter settings without granting them elevated privileges can be a bit tricky, but there are a few alternative methods you can consider:

    Group Policy: You can use Group Policy to create a custom policy that allows specific users or groups to modify network settings. This method requires careful configuration to ensure that only the necessary permissions are granted.

    Local Security Policy: Similar to Group Policy, you can use the Local Security Policy on individual machines to grant specific permissions to users. This method is more suitable for smaller environments or individual machines.

    PowerShell Scripts: You can create PowerShell scripts that allow users to modify network settings. These scripts can be executed with elevated privileges using tools like Task Scheduler or by creating a shortcut that runs the script as an administrator.

    Third-Party Tools: There are third-party tools available that can help manage user permissions more granularly. These tools can provide more control over what users can and cannot do without granting them full administrative privileges.

    It's important to thoroughly test any changes you make to ensure that they do not inadvertently grant more permissions than intended.


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