The AirStop Pro client controls wireless access on laptop computers. forcing connection to authorized networks only. In addition it controls communications adapters on laptop computers. This prevents a number of potential attacks such as wireless bridging and unauthorized wireless device access. Unique features include full lock-down, enforcement of security policy using the AirStop Server software. The AirStop Server can be used for enterprise-grade centralized monitoring, configuration and tracking. This makes for a powerful wireless connectivity and security policy enforcement solution. The server enables network administrators to remotely configure a specific machine or define individual, group and temporary wireless security policy. For example, if the administrator has defined specific authorized wireless networks and a user attempts to connect to an unauthorized network, the wireless adapter will be automatically disabled. Using the AirStop server, the administrator can remotely change the user's settings allowing them to access specific unauthorized networks according on a temporary or permanent basis.