Use random hardware addresses
There's two controls for using random hardware addresses—one is for all Wi-Fi networks and the other is for the specific Wi-Fi network you choose. When you turn it on for all networks, random hardware addresses are used while your PC scans for networks and connects to any network. When it's turned on for a specific network you choose, random hardware addresses are used the next time you connect to that network.
Use random hardware addresses for all networks:
Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi .
Turn on Use random hardware addresses.
Use random hardware addresses for a specific network:
Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Manage known networks.
Choose a network, then select Properties and choose the setting you want under Use random hardware addresses for this network.
Why use random hardware addresses?
Open Wi-Fi
Typically, the problem of duplicate MAC addresses arises because people choose not to use the vendor-assigned hardware address, but instead use a self-assigned address (also called a locally administered address). This is a technique used by hackers to circumvent MAC-based security restrictions. The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network management protocol used on Internet Protocol (IP) networks, whereby a DHCP server dynamically assigns an IP address and other network configuration parameters to each device on the network, so they can communicate with other IP networks. A DHCP server enables computers to request IP addresses and networking parameters.
Mac Addresses Are Used For Cars
What is a MAC Address? Just like an IP address identifies your connected device and allows it to communicate with other devices while connected to the internet, the MAC address is similar in that it is used as an identifier. However, there are some very distinct differences. MAC stands for Media Access Control.
