How do I change the computer's ID on my Mac?

Is it possible to change your MAC ID?

  • Every computer has a Mac Address/ID i was wondering if it's possible to change it and how do you do it? (curiosity struck me hard at work)

  • Answer:

    Depends on the device. Some network cards allow it, as do some routers.

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lol i tried this a while back http://zedomax.com/blog/2007/01/13/hack-changing-your-mac-address-in-window-xpvista-linux-and-mac-os-x/ just a word of warning.. be careful your router isnt MAC locked or your ISP keeps track of a single MAC ID.. lol takes a lot of convincing ISPs to make sure it is your computer still Also http://www.governmentsecurity.org/archive/t15790.html

galoku

Yes and no...you can't "change" it but many adapters have a choice in "advanced" on the driver configuration that lets you specify a MAC to override the preprogrammed one...if not there may be free utilities but I've never used them. Why would you want to do that? Besides trying to hack other networks, a legal and lagit use is when your ISP uses the MAC to identify your computer. If you get a new computer (or install a router) often you need to change or "clone" the MAC so the ISP doesn't know you swapped devices - just to get around having to call the ISP and have them enter the new device or charge extra for having a router.

Matt M

There is no "physical" possible way to change your NIC MAC address. But there is a way to simulate a new one. A little program called SMAC. I do think it's freeware. Give that a shot! MAC addresses are HARD WIRED to the device, so the only way to eliminate that MAC address is to destroy the item. www.download.com.ph/SMAC.htm Hope this helps. By the way, what the hell does a ccna tutorial have to do with MAC address?? I have the CCNA! LOL

Scharf

No, it is not possible to do this. It is hard wired right into the hardware. It is like a serial number. It is completely unchangeable and is unique to your device.

FlareHeart

its not possible to change, however it is possible to spoof using a program called wireshark

Nate P

No, it's hard-coded into the device.

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