How to use random wireless network card of Win10 System

How to use random wireless network card of Win10 System

When our mobile phone/tablet devices connect to the wireless network, the devices send signals to search for wireless networks in the region to help them obtain the connection. The signal contains the unique physical hardware (MAC) Address of the device. Some places (such as shopping centers, shops, or other public areas) use this unique address to track your whereabouts in this area. If you do not want to be tracked, you can use a random hardware address (MAC ).

Friends who use Win10 Mobile may have discovered that the system already contains this function. However, many PC users may not know about it. In fact, this function is also included in Win10 desktop edition. However, using this feature requires hardware support from wireless NICs. The specific setting method is as follows: Note: The method also applies to Windows 10 Mobile, and the steps are roughly the same.

1. Enable settings-network and Internet-WLAN (WiFi );

2. Select the network to use and click "advanced options" below ":

3. Open "use random hardware address for this network. You can also set to automatically change the Mac address every day:



Of course, you can also enable random hardware addresses for all wireless networks by clicking "manage WiFi Settings" in the second step, and then clicking "use random hardware address:



If the wireless network card of your device does not support random hardware addresses, no related configuration options will appear. If you are using a Windows 10 tablet or laptop, check whether your wireless network card supports this function.