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How do I block random hardware addresses option in Win 11

Anonymous
2022-02-15T11:32:06+00:00

Hi

I have a requirement to block the ability to change the random hardware addresses at the end user level.

Since i use MAC addressed based firewall rules, ability to have random hardware addresses will prevent the control i expect from the firewall.

The user is defined as a standard user but I noticed that the standard user can easily enable/disable random hardware addresses via the Settings. Is there a possibility of blocking this capability at local policies or via a regedit change? If yes, how do i achieve it.

The user is on Windows 11 Home Edition.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-02-15T12:34:22+00:00
    1. Open the Settings app.
    2. Tap Network and Internet.
    3. Tap WiFi.
    4. Connect to the desired WMU wireless network.
    5. Tap the gear icon next to the current wifi network.
    6. Tap Advanced.
    7. Tap Privacy.
    8. Tap Use device MAC.

    * Moderator note: Information in this post was originally posted at

    https://techtrix.co/how-do-i-change-my-random-mac-address-android/

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  2. Sumit D - IA 167K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-02-15T12:30:15+00:00

    Hi Ujay,

    I am Sumit here to assist you with this question.

    No such GPO exists in Windows that you can implement in the Registry.

    Can you see if this helps, by setting a specific MAC in the registry?

    https://raviregin.wordpress.com/2016/11/17/how-...

    Content on the above blog is written by a Windows MVP so it is safe. However, do watch out for the ads.

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