Windows 10: Use random hardware address

Discus and support Use random hardware address in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I’m not part of an organization or anything (home PC), but when I try to turn on “Use random hardware address” it won’t let me because of the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/TheLoneTerrarian, Jul 15, 2020.

  1. /U/THELONETERRARIAN
    /u/TheLoneTerrarian Win User

    Use random hardware address


    I’m not part of an organization or anything (home PC), but when I try to turn on “Use random hardware address” it won’t let me because of the “organization”.

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    /u/TheLoneTerrarian, Jul 15, 2020
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  2. KC_C
    KC_C Win User

    Random Hardware Address Used for Windows 10?

    Thank you for replying. I followed the link's instructions and checked for all Wifi ntwks and specific Wifi networks and my version (see orig. post), doesn't have 'Use random hardware addresses.'
    under either screen.

    I looked through each link below and couldn't find it either.

    For all Wifi I get:

    Wifi on/off with these links:

    -Show Available Networks

    -Hardware PropertiesManage Know Networks

    WiFi Services:

    -Find paid plans for suggested open hotspots near me on/off

    -Connect to suggested open hotspots on/off

    Hotspot 2.0 networks:

    Let me use Online Sign-Up to get connected on/off

    Related Settings with these links:

    -Change Adapter Options

    -Change Advanced Sharing Options

    -Network and Sharing Center

    -HomeGroup

    -Windows Firewall

    For specific Wifi under Manage Known Networks I get a choice to
    turn on or off:

    -Connect Automatically when in Range-Make this PC discoverable

    -Metered connection

    -Properties (of the router I selected)

    Is it just not on my version of Windows 10 Home?
     
    KC_C, Jul 15, 2020
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  3. LIZETTE AGS
    Lizette Ags Win User
    Random Hardware Address Used for Windows 10?

    Hi,

    There are two controls for using random hardware addresses. One is for all WiFi networks, and the other one is for the specific WiFi network you choose. For instructions on how to use random hardware addresses, we advise that you visit this
    link.

    Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes.
    We are happy to help you out.
     
    Lizette Ags, Jul 15, 2020
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  4. MURALIDHAR_G
    Muralidhar_G Win User

    Use random hardware address

    [BUG] "Random hardware addresses" disable for known network does not work!

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    1. Is your device connected to domain network?
    2. May I know what you exactly mean by "the "Random hardware address" is used even for known "whitelisted" networks"?


    There's two controls for using random hardware addresses—one is for all Wi-Fi networks and the other is for the specific Wi-Fi network you choose. When you turn it on for all networks, random hardware addresses are used while your
    PC scans for networks and connects to any network. When it's turned on for a specific network you choose, random hardware addresses are used the next time you connect to that network.



    Refer the article ‘How and why to use random hardware
    addresses    ’ for more information.



    We await for your response.





    Muralidhar

    Microsoft Community Moderator
     
    Muralidhar_G, Jul 15, 2020
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