By default, both iOS and Android will hide the permanent MAC address assigned to your device (by the manufacturer) and generate a random MAC address when connecting to a new network.Īndroid (version 10 or newer) uses a “MAC Address Randomization” technology to assign new MAC addresses for every Wi-Fi network you join. The “Static” address is hardwired to the device’s hardware while the “Randomized” address is generated by your device’s operating system to prevent network operators, ISPs, and websites from tracking your online activities.Ī static MAC address is permanent, while randomized MAC addresses will differ for every network you join. Your device may have multiple MAC addresses: a “Static” and “Randomized” MAC address. Random MAC Addresses: All You Need to Know Scroll down until you see the Wi-Fi MAC address.Static Vs.Look for Wi-Fi address.this is your MAC address.The MAC address should contain 6 sets of HEX numbers for example: 00:A0:23:C9:12:FF The wireless network adapter is labeled wireless, but also look for something like the following example: Intel Pro10/100/1000 PCI Adapter.Īpproximately 15 lines below the adapter name is the MAC Address. It is important to find the correct device. Scroll down to find your network adapter note that many devices may be listed.
Click on the + sign to the left of Network.Click on the + sign to the left of Components.For Windows 10: Click in search window and then type:.For Windows 7: Click the Start Menu and then select:Īll Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information then go to step 3.Look for your network adapter in the list and the physical address is the MAC number needed. In the black window that pops up type: getmac /v The MAC address is a number used by network adapters to uniquely identify themselves on a LAN a MAC address is a 12-digit hexadecimal string and looks something like: 00:A0:23:C9:12:FFĮasy way: Click the Start Menu and then select All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
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