Windows 10: Use Random Hardware Addresses

Discus and support Use Random Hardware Addresses in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; There is a Wi-Fi setting in Windows 10 called 'Use Random Hardware Addresses'. I recently discovered an issue connecting to our wireless network while... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by MK_7171, Nov 17, 2021.

  1. MK_7171
    MK_7171 Win User

    Use Random Hardware Addresses


    There is a Wi-Fi setting in Windows 10 called 'Use Random Hardware Addresses'. I recently discovered an issue connecting to our wireless network while this setting is enabled. Has anyone experienced this and if so, do you know how to fix it?We have a Windows 2012 R2 domain with a DHCP server and Cisco access points.

    :)
     
    MK_7171, Nov 17, 2021
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  2. YOSHIHIRO KAWABABATA
    Yoshihiro Kawababata Win User

    What is "Random Hardware Address" ?

    What is "Random Hardware Address" ?

    I want to know the detail information of "Random Hardware Address" function of Wi-Fi.

    Please the documents/url about it.

    Regards,

    Yoshihiro Kawabata
     
    Yoshihiro Kawababata, Nov 17, 2021
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  3. MURALIDHAR_G
    Muralidhar_G Win User
    [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, Nov 17, 2021
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  4. DIXEL0
    dixel0 Win User

    Use Random Hardware Addresses

    Random Hardware (Mac) Address - Windows 10

    Exactly what I suspected!

    next question is...does it mean I can't change/spoof my mac address even by using third party softwareor registry editing?

    and

    is there a list of wifi adapters that support the "random hardware address" feature?
     
    dixel0, Nov 17, 2021
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