A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique physical identifier for network devices that allows them to connect to a network. The equipment manufacturer assigns this MAC address to all network devices, such as smartphones, computers, TVs, etc.
Typically, you don't have to worry about MAC addresses because the manufacturer assigns them. Because it is programmed into your device, you cannot change this physical address, but you can create a new MAC address “spoofing” in Windows and broadcast it from your computer.
To change the MAC address of your computer, you may have a number of valid reasons. For example, your computer's MAC address is misidentified as a threat, and you can no longer access a network resource. You need to change the physical MAC address in Windows 11 to regain network access.
How do I change the MAC address in Windows 11?
You can set random hardware addresses in Windows 11 to help protect your privacy by making it harder for people to track the location of your device. If necessary, you can configure a new fixed MAC address of your choice.
Right-click on the start button. click on Device management in the menu. Click Network Adapters. Right-click on the network adapter whose MAC address you want to change. Click Properties.
In Properties, click the Advanced tab. Then click on “Locally Administered Address”. Select “Value” and enter the new MAC address.
Click OK and restart the computer. The new MAC address is now active.
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