Systems and methods for configuring network devices are provided. According to some aspects, a computing device may receive status information regarding network usage by a network device. The computing device may receive an identifier of the network device. A determination may be made to alter a first communication ability of the network device based on the status information. For example, a communication protocol or communication port may have one or more aspects altered. In response, the computing device may select an updated communication parameter based on the status information and/or the identifier of the network device. The updated communication parameter may be selected based on compatibility with the network device. The updated communication parameter may be transmitted to the network device. The updated communication parameter may cause alteration of the first communication ability while leaving unchanged a second communication ability.