No option for changing MAC address?
I have been trying to change my MAC address. I find the device in my control panel, I right-click and choose properties. I then click on the advanced tab. However, Network Address is not among the properties.All I get are listed below:
windows-10 mac-address
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I have been trying to change my MAC address. I find the device in my control panel, I right-click and choose properties. I then click on the advanced tab. However, Network Address is not among the properties.All I get are listed below:
windows-10 mac-address
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Why is this an information security question?
– Paul Coccoli
Aug 10 '17 at 1:31
@PaulCoccoli Changing a MAC address can be used to spoof a DHCP server. But this question really lacks any context and is at least unclear...
– Serge Ballesta
Aug 10 '17 at 6:34
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I have been trying to change my MAC address. I find the device in my control panel, I right-click and choose properties. I then click on the advanced tab. However, Network Address is not among the properties.All I get are listed below:
windows-10 mac-address
I have been trying to change my MAC address. I find the device in my control panel, I right-click and choose properties. I then click on the advanced tab. However, Network Address is not among the properties.All I get are listed below:
windows-10 mac-address
windows-10 mac-address
asked Aug 9 '17 at 23:30
Ernie Cranks
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Why is this an information security question?
– Paul Coccoli
Aug 10 '17 at 1:31
@PaulCoccoli Changing a MAC address can be used to spoof a DHCP server. But this question really lacks any context and is at least unclear...
– Serge Ballesta
Aug 10 '17 at 6:34
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2
Why is this an information security question?
– Paul Coccoli
Aug 10 '17 at 1:31
@PaulCoccoli Changing a MAC address can be used to spoof a DHCP server. But this question really lacks any context and is at least unclear...
– Serge Ballesta
Aug 10 '17 at 6:34
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Why is this an information security question?
– Paul Coccoli
Aug 10 '17 at 1:31
Why is this an information security question?
– Paul Coccoli
Aug 10 '17 at 1:31
@PaulCoccoli Changing a MAC address can be used to spoof a DHCP server. But this question really lacks any context and is at least unclear...
– Serge Ballesta
Aug 10 '17 at 6:34
@PaulCoccoli Changing a MAC address can be used to spoof a DHCP server. But this question really lacks any context and is at least unclear...
– Serge Ballesta
Aug 10 '17 at 6:34
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The MAC address is programmed into an EEPROM/flash attached to the Ethernet controller and generally cannot be changed (at least not from Windows).
If the computer in question is a physical machine, you would need the firmware programming tool supplied by your Ethernet controller manufacturer (Realtek in your case). These utilities are usually not distributed publicly and often require an NDA with the vendor. However you can sometimes find them floating around on the web if you search. Be aware that if you make a mistake using the utility your Ethernet controller will probably be dead.
If the computer in question is a Virtual Machine, you may be able to control the MAC address via the hypervisor config files. https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=507
answered Aug 10 '17 at 10:08
myron-semackmyron-semack
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While what you say is true for the burned-in address, don't forget to mention that nowadays most network card accept an instruction to set a new, programmed address which replaces the burned-in default address as long as the network card is powered up (ie. to simulate a permanent change the command must be issued on each start).
– WhiteWinterWolf
Aug 10 '17 at 10:25
@WhiteWinterWolf Do you know the name of the instruction?
– Will
Aug 10 '17 at 17:34
If you don't care what MAC address you end up with, you could buy a new network card, install it (assuming your computer has an available PCI slot) and use that for your networking.
– Charles Burge
Aug 10 '17 at 23:34
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1 Answer
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The MAC address is programmed into an EEPROM/flash attached to the Ethernet controller and generally cannot be changed (at least not from Windows).
If the computer in question is a physical machine, you would need the firmware programming tool supplied by your Ethernet controller manufacturer (Realtek in your case). These utilities are usually not distributed publicly and often require an NDA with the vendor. However you can sometimes find them floating around on the web if you search. Be aware that if you make a mistake using the utility your Ethernet controller will probably be dead.
If the computer in question is a Virtual Machine, you may be able to control the MAC address via the hypervisor config files. https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=507
answered Aug 10 '17 at 10:08
myron-semackmyron-semack
45348
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While what you say is true for the burned-in address, don't forget to mention that nowadays most network card accept an instruction to set a new, programmed address which replaces the burned-in default address as long as the network card is powered up (ie. to simulate a permanent change the command must be issued on each start).
– WhiteWinterWolf
Aug 10 '17 at 10:25
@WhiteWinterWolf Do you know the name of the instruction?
– Will
Aug 10 '17 at 17:34
If you don't care what MAC address you end up with, you could buy a new network card, install it (assuming your computer has an available PCI slot) and use that for your networking.
– Charles Burge
Aug 10 '17 at 23:34
add a comment |
The MAC address is programmed into an EEPROM/flash attached to the Ethernet controller and generally cannot be changed (at least not from Windows).
If the computer in question is a physical machine, you would need the firmware programming tool supplied by your Ethernet controller manufacturer (Realtek in your case). These utilities are usually not distributed publicly and often require an NDA with the vendor. However you can sometimes find them floating around on the web if you search. Be aware that if you make a mistake using the utility your Ethernet controller will probably be dead.
If the computer in question is a Virtual Machine, you may be able to control the MAC address via the hypervisor config files. https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=507
answered Aug 10 '17 at 10:08
myron-semackmyron-semack
45348
2
While what you say is true for the burned-in address, don't forget to mention that nowadays most network card accept an instruction to set a new, programmed address which replaces the burned-in default address as long as the network card is powered up (ie. to simulate a permanent change the command must be issued on each start).
– WhiteWinterWolf
Aug 10 '17 at 10:25
@WhiteWinterWolf Do you know the name of the instruction?
– Will
Aug 10 '17 at 17:34
If you don't care what MAC address you end up with, you could buy a new network card, install it (assuming your computer has an available PCI slot) and use that for your networking.
– Charles Burge
Aug 10 '17 at 23:34
add a comment |
The MAC address is programmed into an EEPROM/flash attached to the Ethernet controller and generally cannot be changed (at least not from Windows).
If the computer in question is a physical machine, you would need the firmware programming tool supplied by your Ethernet controller manufacturer (Realtek in your case). These utilities are usually not distributed publicly and often require an NDA with the vendor. However you can sometimes find them floating around on the web if you search. Be aware that if you make a mistake using the utility your Ethernet controller will probably be dead.
If the computer in question is a Virtual Machine, you may be able to control the MAC address via the hypervisor config files. https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=507
answered Aug 10 '17 at 10:08
myron-semackmyron-semack
45348
The MAC address is programmed into an EEPROM/flash attached to the Ethernet controller and generally cannot be changed (at least not from Windows).
If the computer in question is a physical machine, you would need the firmware programming tool supplied by your Ethernet controller manufacturer (Realtek in your case). These utilities are usually not distributed publicly and often require an NDA with the vendor. However you can sometimes find them floating around on the web if you search. Be aware that if you make a mistake using the utility your Ethernet controller will probably be dead.
If the computer in question is a Virtual Machine, you may be able to control the MAC address via the hypervisor config files. https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=507
answered Aug 10 '17 at 10:08
myron-semackmyron-semack
45348
answered Aug 10 '17 at 10:08
myron-semackmyron-semack
45348
answered Aug 10 '17 at 10:08
myron-semackmyron-semack
45348
answered Aug 10 '17 at 10:08
myron-semackmyron-semack
45348
45348
2
While what you say is true for the burned-in address, don't forget to mention that nowadays most network card accept an instruction to set a new, programmed address which replaces the burned-in default address as long as the network card is powered up (ie. to simulate a permanent change the command must be issued on each start).
– WhiteWinterWolf
Aug 10 '17 at 10:25
@WhiteWinterWolf Do you know the name of the instruction?
– Will
Aug 10 '17 at 17:34
If you don't care what MAC address you end up with, you could buy a new network card, install it (assuming your computer has an available PCI slot) and use that for your networking.
– Charles Burge
Aug 10 '17 at 23:34
add a comment |
2
While what you say is true for the burned-in address, don't forget to mention that nowadays most network card accept an instruction to set a new, programmed address which replaces the burned-in default address as long as the network card is powered up (ie. to simulate a permanent change the command must be issued on each start).
– WhiteWinterWolf
Aug 10 '17 at 10:25
@WhiteWinterWolf Do you know the name of the instruction?
– Will
Aug 10 '17 at 17:34
If you don't care what MAC address you end up with, you could buy a new network card, install it (assuming your computer has an available PCI slot) and use that for your networking.
– Charles Burge
Aug 10 '17 at 23:34
2
2
While what you say is true for the burned-in address, don't forget to mention that nowadays most network card accept an instruction to set a new, programmed address which replaces the burned-in default address as long as the network card is powered up (ie. to simulate a permanent change the command must be issued on each start).
– WhiteWinterWolf
Aug 10 '17 at 10:25
While what you say is true for the burned-in address, don't forget to mention that nowadays most network card accept an instruction to set a new, programmed address which replaces the burned-in default address as long as the network card is powered up (ie. to simulate a permanent change the command must be issued on each start).
– WhiteWinterWolf
Aug 10 '17 at 10:25
@WhiteWinterWolf Do you know the name of the instruction?
– Will
Aug 10 '17 at 17:34
@WhiteWinterWolf Do you know the name of the instruction?
– Will
Aug 10 '17 at 17:34
If you don't care what MAC address you end up with, you could buy a new network card, install it (assuming your computer has an available PCI slot) and use that for your networking.
– Charles Burge
Aug 10 '17 at 23:34
If you don't care what MAC address you end up with, you could buy a new network card, install it (assuming your computer has an available PCI slot) and use that for your networking.
– Charles Burge
Aug 10 '17 at 23:34
add a comment |
2
Why is this an information security question?
– Paul Coccoli
Aug 10 '17 at 1:31
@PaulCoccoli Changing a MAC address can be used to spoof a DHCP server. But this question really lacks any context and is at least unclear...
– Serge Ballesta
Aug 10 '17 at 6:34