The problem is that the signal includes the unique media access control (MAC) address (also referred as the physical hardware address) of your computer, and sending out the hardware address can allow some places, such as stores, public areas, and shopping malls to track your location in the specific area. If you want to make it more difficult for people to track your movements as the device scans and connects to a Wi-Fi network, Windows 10 includes an option to send random hardware addresses. However, this option is only available for hardware that supports the feature. If the network adapter doesn’t support the randomize feature, you won’t see the option in the Settings app. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to always use a random MAC address for your Wi-Fi adapter on Windows 10.
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Enable random MAC address for specific Wi-Fi network
To use random hardware addresses for a specific Wi-Fi network, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the device will use a random MAC address as it connects to the wireless network.
Enable random MAC address for all Wi-Fi networks
To use random hardware addresses for all Wi-Fi networks, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the computer will use a random hardware address while scans for networks and connect to any Wi-Fi access point. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
