How to allow non-admin Users to configure Network Settings
November 12, 2024 by Jesper Nielsen • 6 minutes to read
For many organizations, the removal of local administrative privileges from client computers has been recommended and pursued as a long-term goal. Nevertheless, there are scenarios in which non-administrative users, including personnel in network departments or mobile technicians, need access to configure network settings for various purposes such as troubleshooting, testing, configuring, and other related tasks.
Due to the removal of their administrative privileges on their computers or the target machines, these tasks have become challenging for these users. One solution is to assign them membership in the Local Network Configuration Operators group.
This blog post provides a guide on solving the challenge by enabling these capabilities while addressing key considerations and potential security issues.