is it possible to change mac address ..?

is it possible to change mac address in os sierra if so can anyone tell me how is it possible

MacBook Air, OS X El Capitan (10.11.5)

Posted on Feb 18, 2017 10:34 PM

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Feb 18, 2017 10:51 PM in response to eswar khanna

According to this article : https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT202068

MAC address authentication or filtering

Restricts access to a Wi-Fi router to devices with specific MAC (Media Access Control) addresses.

Set to: Disabled

When enabled, this feature allows a user to configure a list of MAC addresses for the Wi-Fi router, and restrict access to devices with addresses that are on the list. Devices with MAC addresses not on the list will fail to associate with the Wi-Fi network. MAC addresses can be changed easily, so don't rely on them to prevent unauthorized access to the network.

You must always use : WPA2 personal AES ( advanced encryption standard ) , in the network settings .Read this article .

Feb 19, 2017 6:21 AM in response to eswar khanna

First question, why?

Second, have you googled/researched how to do this?

Third, if you have to ask, do you really need to do it?


Also, what do you think it will accomplish by changing your Mac address?


If it's a privacy thing with your ISP/public places, changing the Mac won't do anything, your computer and browsing history are much more identifiable than a Mac address.


Even the hostname of the computer would give it away - Khanna's MacBook Air - is much easier way to identify you than by a Mac address.


Get Adblock/Disconnect to block the trackers on the web, relax, and live a little!

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