In Settings, tap “Wi-Fi & Network” (or “Connections” or “Network & Internet” depending on your device). You can also open your apps list and tap “Settings.”
On most phones, pull down from the top of your screen and tap the gear icon to open Settings. With that in mind, open the “Settings” app on your Android phone. For example, a OnePlus phone says, “Wi-Fi & Network,” and a Samsung one says, “Connections,” but they both take you to the same Wi-Fi settings menu. But before you do this, know that various Android models and versions use different names for certain Settings options. In some cases, your device will change its private Wi-Fi address: If you erase all content and settings or reset network settings on the device, your device uses a different private address the next time it connects to that network. It’s easy to switch a randomized MAC address on or off whenever you want. This unique MAC address is your device's private Wi-Fi address, which it uses for that network only.
RELATED: Why You Shouldn’t Use MAC Address Filtering On Your Wi-Fi Router How to Disable Randomized MAC Addresses on Android In this case, if your device uses a random MAC address, your router won’t be able to identify your device, and you won’t be able to use MAC-specific settings for your device.Īlso, if you have your router configured to always assign a certain static IP address to a device on your local network, you’ll need to link that IP with a certain device’s MAC address. listed will not be able to establish a connection to the network even if the correct password is entered. In addition, a VAP can be configured to look at a MAC. One good reason to disable it, however, is if you use MAC filtering on your router. MAC address filtering can be enabled or disabled per Virtual Access Point (VAP) on a wireless router and a wireless access point (WAP).