Windows 10: Alternatives to Windows' automatic Mac randomization feature?

Discus and support Alternatives to Windows' automatic Mac randomization feature? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; My WiFi adapter/driver doesn't seem to support this feature and the Randomize Mac option doesn't show in Settings as a result. Does anyone know how to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/MSSFF, Sep 4, 2020.

  1. /U/MSSFF
    /u/MSSFF Win User

    Alternatives to Windows' automatic Mac randomization feature?


    My WiFi adapter/driver doesn't seem to support this feature and the Randomize Mac option doesn't show in Settings as a result. Does anyone know how to fix this or have alternative solutions?

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    /u/MSSFF, Sep 4, 2020
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  2. MALA_S
    Mala_S Win User

    About MAC Randomization feature

    Hello vikasvashishtha,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Random hardware addresses are used to make it harder for people to track our location when you connect to different Wi-Fi networks. To enable the feature, you need to have appropriate drivers installed on your machine. However, to address your
    questions, kindly check with the below mentioned answers:

    1. MAC randomization works with all type of networks.
    2. Unless the device is connected to the network/Wi-Fi, it cannot be tracked. The MAC address can be used to track your device as it connects to various Wi-Fi access points. Hence, by enabling MAC address randomization, it is hard
      to track the device. The device can still be tracked using other information.
    3. No, MAC address won’t change after getting connected to 1 network unless you have enabled 'Use random hardware addresses for this network'.
    4. Yes, every network device has a unique MAC address.

    Regards,

    Mala S

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Mala_S, Sep 4, 2020
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  3. BRINK
    Brink Win User
    Announcing January feature update 16.21 (19011500) for Office for Mac

    Source: Announcing January feature update for Office for Mac Version - Microsoft Community
     
    Brink, Sep 4, 2020
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  4. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Alternatives to Windows' automatic Mac randomization feature?

    Announcing January feature update 16.21 (19011500) for Office for Mac


    Source: Announcing January feature update for Office for Mac Version - Microsoft Community
     
    Brink, Sep 4, 2020
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