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Private addresses auto set for WiFi networks

Why do I need a private address for a WiFi network I will never connect to?

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14

Posted on Nov 26, 2020 5:11 AM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2020 5:55 AM

There is a new privacy feature included within iOS/iPadOS14 that hides your physical MAC Address - and instead uses a randomly selected Private MAC Address. This feature can be enabled/disabled on your iPhone/iPad for each configured WiFi Network.


More information about this new feature can be found here:

Use private Wi-Fi addresses in iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and watchOS 7 – Apple Support


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Nov 26, 2020 5:55 AM in response to Brianava

There is a new privacy feature included within iOS/iPadOS14 that hides your physical MAC Address - and instead uses a randomly selected Private MAC Address. This feature can be enabled/disabled on your iPhone/iPad for each configured WiFi Network.


More information about this new feature can be found here:

Use private Wi-Fi addresses in iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and watchOS 7 – Apple Support


Private addresses auto set for WiFi networks

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