diff --git a/var/lib/iwd/README.md b/var/lib/iwd/README.md
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+iwd network configuration lives in this directory
+
+See also `../../../etc/iwd/main.conf` especially in standalone iwd without
+NetworkManager
diff --git a/var/lib/iwd/openwireless.org.open b/var/lib/iwd/openwireless.org.open
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+[Settings]
+AutoConnect=true
+
+[IPv6]
+Enabled=true
diff --git a/var/lib/iwd/openwireless.org_nomap.open b/var/lib/iwd/openwireless.org_nomap.open
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+[Settings]
+AutoConnect=true
+
+[IPv6]
+Enabled=true
diff --git a/var/lib/iwd/private-wifi-sample.psk b/var/lib/iwd/private-wifi-sample.psk
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+# This SSID is "private-wifi-sample", it comes from the filename
+[Settings]
+AutoConnect=true
+
+[IPv6]
+Enabled=true
+
+[Security]
+Passphrase=MySuperSecretPassphraseThatDoesNotReadHere