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Disabling Private Wi-Fi Addressing

iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:

  1. Open the Settings app, then tap Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap the information button image001.pngnext to a network.
  3. Tap to turn Private Address on or off. If your device joined the network without using a private address, a privacy warning explains why.

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Apple Watch:

  1. Open the Settings app, then tap Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap the name of the network you joined. If you haven't joined the network yet, swipe left on its name and tap more. 

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3.  Tap to turn Private Address on or off. 

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Google Pixel:

Open the Settings app
Select Network and Internet
Select Wi-Fi
Connect to the Wireless network in your area
Tap the gear icon next to the current connection
Select Advanced
Select Privacy
Select "Use device MAC"

 

Samsung Galaxy:

Navigate to "Settings"
Select "Connections"
Select "Wi-Fi"
Select “AState Secure,” or “Home@AState” to connect (Whatever is available in your area)
Tap the gear shaped icon next to the network you connected to
Select "Advanced"
On the next screen there is a menu labeled "MAC Address Type". Tap on "MAC Address Type"
Select “Use Phone/Device MAC”
Repeat these steps for the other wireless networks

 

Windows:

  1. Click on the Network Settings icon and select "Network Settings." 

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2. Select the Wi-Fi tab, and Turn off “Random Hardware address.”

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