How to Randomize the Wifi Mac Address on a Macbook?

Posted in  mac | 2022-03-22

Does Macbook Randomize MAC Address?

Apple generates randomized MAC addresses for the PeertoPeer WiFi connections that are used for AirDrop and AirPlay. Randomized addresses are also used for Personal Hotspot in iOS and iPadOS with a SIM card and Internet Sharing in macOS.

How do I Randomize my Wireless MAC Address?

Open Settings.
Go to Network and Internet, then choose WiFi.
Remove your home network . Tap and hold the network name, then choose Forget network.
Tap the gear icon beside your networks name.
Tap Advanced.
Go to MAC address type, then choose Phone MAC.
Reconnect to your home network.

How do I Randomize MAC Address OSX?

Now, theres no way to get randomized MAC address on macOS per se. However, you can force your WiFi to connect to a wireless network with a fake MAC address. This is known as “MAC Spoofing”. To do that, we would first need your WiFi adapter name.

How do I Enable Randomized MAC Address?

Open the Settings app.
Tap Network & Internet.
Tap Wi-Fi.
Tap the gear icon associated with the wireless connection to be configured.
Tap Advanced.
Tap Privacy.
Tap Use Randomized MAC (Figure A).