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Network selection tree

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This is the selection tree used for the "Help me choose" user-facing device creation UI.

Step 1: Wired?

  • Yes → Enter MAC → Done
  • No → Step 2

Step 2: Device type

  • Phone or tablet (iPhone, iPad, Android) → enterprise-capable
  • Laptop or computer (Mac, Windows, Linux) → enterprise-capable
  • Game console (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, …) → not enterprise-capable
  • Smart TV or streaming device (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, …) → not enterprise-capable
  • Smart home / IoT (speakers, bulbs, sensors, …) → not enterprise-capable
  • Something else → Step 3

Step 3: Can it enter a WiFi username and password? (only for "something else")

  • Yes → enterprise-capable
  • No → not enterprise-capable

Step 4: Which network? (only if multiple networks match the capability bucket)

Present all matching networks by label + icon for user to select.

Enterprise-capable outcome

  • Credentials generated
  • Apple device → prompt: install config profile
  • Done

Not enterprise-capable outcome

  • Enter MAC → Done