Not quite. I’m not really sure but I think the original idea actually was a fixed hardware address but I’m not sure if a lot of devices actually ever implemented it that way because it’s simpler (and cheaper) to control it in software. In modern (especially mobile) devices it’s actually a security requirement because with a fixed MAC address you could be tracked by other wifi devices.
Isn’t the MAC address fixed to the hardware? Am I growing old?
It still is if I’m correct but most operating systems have an option to spoof/randomize your MAC address
deleted by creator
It is, but there are ways to spoof it so your device presents a different one when connecting to a network.
Not quite. I’m not really sure but I think the original idea actually was a fixed hardware address but I’m not sure if a lot of devices actually ever implemented it that way because it’s simpler (and cheaper) to control it in software. In modern (especially mobile) devices it’s actually a security requirement because with a fixed MAC address you could be tracked by other wifi devices.
With the right software, you can do anything!
deleted by creator