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Turn on Mac randomization

How to turn off Mac randomization

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2 years ago

It's on by default on mac now: https://support.apple.com/guide/security/wi-fi-privacy-secb9cb3140c/web

You can turn it off in your WiFi settings.  It's called "Private WiFi Address".  There's a slider button to control it.

Same as android:  https://www.howtogeek.com/722653/how-to-disable-random-wi-fi-mac-address-on-android/

Windows 10 and later has an option as well:  https://winaero.com/enable-random-mac-address-in-windows-10-for-wi-fi-adapter/

I don't know if it's a default yet, might depend on your build and installed updates.

Check the manual for other devices.  If it's a feature, it will be in the network settings for the WiFi connection.

Usually, you'd want this enabled on a portable device.  It's less useful on a local device that doesn't move and are using the MAC for DHCP or other filtering.

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