Technitium MAC Address Changer (TMAC) is unable to change MAC address of many wireless network adapters on Windows Vista and above. Its been observed, and I had quite a few email feedback confirming that, on the same hardware with Windows XP installed, everything seems to work fine!
I also had one email feedback saying that TMAC couldn't change MAC address of Wifi on Windows XP machine after updating drivers. Reverting back to old drivers again made things work.
This issue is observed only on wifi adapters, while you can change the MAC address on Ethernet adapters without any fuss. This tells that the network adapter drivers are actually preventing users from changing MAC address.
A simple workaround would let you change MAC address on most wifi adapters if you want to just make sure your original MAC address is not exposed. You just have to set the first octet of MAC address to "02", instead on what normally is "00".
If the MAC address didnt change, try to disable and re-enable the Wifi network adapter manually from Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings (or you can just enter Network Connections in Windows Explorer location bar).
While I am not very sure why it works with "02" I think it has to do with the MAC Address specification which uses first octet to set flags (see image below; courtesy Wikipedia.org)
Setting first octet "02" actually sets the b2 bit indicating that the MAC address is locally administered. Looking at this MAC address thus indicates that the MAC address is changed by local machine administrator. But, its still good if you just want to hide your original MAC address instead of spoofing someone's MAC address.
Another guess on why this works may be due to Windows Network Bridge feature. When you bridge 2 or more network adapters in Windows, the Network Bridge sets its MAC address to the first network adapter added to it with the first octet set to "02". Thus, if the network adapter drivers didn't allow the change, it would make the feature not work.
Just try the workaround if you have this issue.
I also had one email feedback saying that TMAC couldn't change MAC address of Wifi on Windows XP machine after updating drivers. Reverting back to old drivers again made things work.
This issue is observed only on wifi adapters, while you can change the MAC address on Ethernet adapters without any fuss. This tells that the network adapter drivers are actually preventing users from changing MAC address.
A simple workaround would let you change MAC address on most wifi adapters if you want to just make sure your original MAC address is not exposed. You just have to set the first octet of MAC address to "02", instead on what normally is "00".
If the MAC address didnt change, try to disable and re-enable the Wifi network adapter manually from Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings (or you can just enter Network Connections in Windows Explorer location bar).
While I am not very sure why it works with "02" I think it has to do with the MAC Address specification which uses first octet to set flags (see image below; courtesy Wikipedia.org)
Setting first octet "02" actually sets the b2 bit indicating that the MAC address is locally administered. Looking at this MAC address thus indicates that the MAC address is changed by local machine administrator. But, its still good if you just want to hide your original MAC address instead of spoofing someone's MAC address.
Another guess on why this works may be due to Windows Network Bridge feature. When you bridge 2 or more network adapters in Windows, the Network Bridge sets its MAC address to the first network adapter added to it with the first octet set to "02". Thus, if the network adapter drivers didn't allow the change, it would make the feature not work.
Just try the workaround if you have this issue.
Hello Shreyas Zare,
ReplyDeletehave you found any workaround to change though to an address starting with "00"? It seems that is a windows 7 restriction, believe it worked earlier on XP.
Thanks,
Alex
for changing mac address on windows 7 wireless adapter,
Deleteyou have to let say 00-50-56-C0-00-01 this mac address, it wont work unless where is 00, on the second place always must be one of this characters A,E,2,6, dose are only allowed by windows 7, so you can chose any mac address but always put on second place on of this.
Hi Alex, the restriction is in Vista as well as Windows 7 wireless network adapter drivers and there is no workaround for MAC address starting with "00". As you said, it works perfectly in Windows XP.
ReplyDeleteINDIAN POWER!!!...keep up d good work :)
Deleteyep, interesting though that it's only restricted on wireless adapters - was able to easily change MAC of the LAN adapter to the one starting with "00"... don't understand Microsoft logic for such restrictions.
ReplyDeleteYa, its only for wireless adapters. They must have thought to make it tough for WiFi hackers.
ReplyDeletethe same with usb lan, on a tethered interface (NDIS remote via usb connection) MAC cant be changed, even with 02 on first octet.
ReplyDeleteOn the gui program it appear like original MAC and the new MAC like inactive on network connection details.
Because of Microsoft's usage of these bit flags, the possible MAC addresses in Windows 7 for wireless adapters is:
ReplyDeleteX2-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
X6-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
XA-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
XE-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
Yes, I tried all of them. All work! Thanks.
DeleteTried with 02-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx did not work
ReplyDeleteif it can't change wi-fi mac then it's useless.
ReplyDeleteIf you got USB wi-fi device then TMAC wont work on it.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, if it doesnt work on your machine, it doesnt mean it wont work on other machines. It might be useless for you in that case but not other people using it daily.
Works perfectly fine on my $5 usb wifi from ebay. (Ralink chip inside). Had to use 02 as first octet.
Deleteyo its working with intel wifi cards i tried with 02 and its working for me
ReplyDeleteI can not change my Wireles or network cards MAC :( I try it also from Windows's device manager and i everytime restart my machine. Also i try it from Linux but it does not work...
ReplyDeleteSome network cards does not supports "changing MAC adres" ?
@July 12, 2011 2:50 PM
ReplyDeleteJust mail me the screenshot of TMAC window after you do change MAC address using it at shreyas%technitium.com (replace % with @).
bro it shows changing the mac address ,but my comp still access same ip
ReplyDeletelooooool.. the ip has nothing to do with the mac, looooool.. this software only changes the mac address mr. Anonymous
Delete@August 1, 2011 7:52 PM
ReplyDeleteIt depends upon your network config. Like, if you are behind an ADSL modem with NAT then changing your machine's MAC address wont help as the modem is having the live IP. Your machine is in a private network behind the NAT.
THis problem you have is probably only with certain few. The latest version of technicium does change the wifi mac address with windows xp
ReplyDeleteHad similar instance with the MAC not changing or reverting to a new adapter profile and won't even restore to original. MAC changed after initial installation and worked fine until windows update. Now it won't even restore to original and keeps showing inactive MAC address after the weird MAC information now on the main screen. You can't do anything with it, for some reason even though the original and changed MAC info does show in the registry. System restore worked one time, then every time after that it was back to showing MAC change fails to change and shows inactive MAC of the changed MAC information, but won't show it Changed now. Tried it on numerous machines running Windows 7 with various wifi adapters from Intel to others and similar results. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteloos like it works only with 02-xx-xx-xx etc. My TravelMate 6293 with an Intel Wifilink 5300 AGN does not work with any address starting with 00. Now the problem is that if you use 02...you are immediately recognized.....by any firewalls. Some idea to workaround?
ReplyDelete@August 15, 2011 12:00 PM: just mail me a screenshot, i will give some suggestions to fix it.
ReplyDelete@August 21, 2011 8:21 PM: no workaround for that yet.
do you have a latest version for windows 7?.. my ip address doesn't connect to a mac address even though i know the password...
ReplyDelete@John Carlo
ReplyDeleteYou already got the version which works on Windows 7. If you are not able to connect to the network with changed mac address, then it must be due to your ISP config. Check this with your ISP.
Hi, I have the problem that with 3 different wifi-usb-sticks, and also with my notebooks built in wifi-card with a changed mac-address I usually don't get into open public hotspots (Win-XP Home SP3). They say, I am connected, but nothing more happens. But rarely it IS possible.
ReplyDeleteBy chance I noticed in Norton Internet Security, that Microsoft sends out for every uPnP-device some information to a special IP-address, which I don't remember anymore. But I had looked it up at iana.org(?)...I guess.
Could it be possible, that Windows routine sends the original hardware-mac-address and that routers of public wifi-hotspots can grab this and notice the difference?
So, then blocking this port for uPnP-devices with a firewall could help?
@September 27, 2011 10:43 PM
ReplyDeleteYou actually didnt tell about the problem other than telling there is problem. If you can take screenshot of the TMAC window when their is issue and email it to me then I can help you out.
Windows or any software/driver wont send the original MAC address in any case over network. So you dont have to worry about that.
12:xx:xx:xx did work for me .. on rtl8187. unfortunally, tmac does not install on windows8 (dev ver.) yet, but i suppose it will .. maybe an msi version will work?
ReplyDeletethx for this great program
in windows8(dev. version) i had to manually add a string with name NetworkAddress in regedit for my rtl8187 wireless card. also the 1st octet must start with 12:xx:xx... as in windows7..
ReplyDeleteit works fine now
@Psqad
ReplyDeletethe installer wont allow setup to run on non supported (read: not tested) operating systems. I would release a separate version which will be tested on Windows 8. Anyways, thanks for the feedback.
"You actually didnt tell about the problem other than telling there is problem. If you can take screenshot of the TMAC window when their is issue and email it to me then I can help you out."
ReplyDeleteWell, thanks for your fast response! The surprising thing for me is, that now everything works...maybe because I just intalled a new system from stratch. Before that my problem was, that I just came up to the point where the hotspot wanted to assign me a network address, which I never got. But as soon as I went back to the original MAC-address of my WLAN-USB-Stick, I got a network IP-address and I had internet access. Strange...anyway, thanks a lot!
If I change my MAC which begins with 02-xx-xx-xx-xx my WiFi Mac Adddress is changed. However I can't connect to my wifi network anymore....
ReplyDeletePs.
I'm using Windows 7
@October 9, 2011 5:53 AM
ReplyDeleteThere is probably MAC filtering setup on the network. Read for more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAC_filtering
HELP! "ERROR This may be caused due to invalid command parameters.Please check((how?))command line parameters if passed.
ReplyDeleteDESCRIPTION: subscription out of range(9)."
Cannot go online or update Windows as
"proxy or target server names cannot be resolved."
IF anyone can assist in this issue[out-of-my-league) thank you for your assistance!
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Hi Shreyas, great program! I seem to be having similar issues as described above, but I have a slightly different goal in mind for my Win7 machine. I am trying to change my MAC address to the same as my Roku device, so I can connect to the internet in a hotel, accept their terms&services, and then change my MAC back to original. Then my Roku will work for 24hrs before having to run this whole exercise again.
ReplyDeleteI don't get any TMAC errors, but my MAC does not appear to ever change. I also tried changing the MAC of my ethernet adapter, because I can hard-wire into hotel internet. But it also doesn't change. TMAC does show me the desired MAC address as an "inactive" number, but never active. When I change my MAC, and connect to google, the terms&services page does NOT show up, which tells me it hasn't changed.
Also when I run ipconfig /all, my MAC is still the original.
Let me know if you have any ideas! I'd love to get this working. (All other features seem perfect though!)
@TheMann00 there is not much info you provided in there. If you can just email me the screenshot of the TMAC window then I can get some details and revert back. Just mail me on shreyas (at) technitium (dot) com.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much ...its works a charm on my system...windows 7....although in Zimbabwe I ned to change the pre-fix to '12'...however, our service provider at a coffe shop has a free 15 minute limit...anyway technitium can re-set a time limit automatically??
ReplyDelete@Kimble Rogers
ReplyDeleteWell, it might be possible to get 15 more minutes with new IP that you get by changing MAC address. But, it still depends on the network config, like for example, your browser cookies might be used track your machine and block access. You can try by clearing browser cookies and flash cookies together with changing MAC address.
I have a problem when I try to change my MAC address with new MAC no. started with C0-CB-xx-xx-xx-xx. This MAC no. is belong to Dell wireless NIC card that Authenticate by network administrator to access Wi-LAN in my office(my machine is using Atheros Wireless NIC). There was an error message that says "Error! There was an error while accessing Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) services. Description : Object doesn't support this property or method". At Wireless Network Connection it won't change at all. Is that mean that new MAC no. is incompatible or what ? What should I do?
ReplyDelete@dien udine
ReplyDeleteJust try it again with the "Automatically restart network connection to apply changes" checkbox unchecked and manually disable and enable the network adapter. The next version of the software is almost done and it will solve problems with WMI altogether as its not using it anymore.
I have a problem with changing the MAC
ReplyDeletewhen i follow the normal steps to change/restore the MAC of any of my internet network devices, the TMAC program hangs there.
the windows says "not responding" and i hv to close it every time and it seems the problem of changing/restoring still exist.
What's wrong?
I am using Windows 7 64x
@Anonymous January 3, 2012 8:30 AM
ReplyDeleteJust mail me a screenshot of the main window so that I can see the problem and check for it.
he probado todo, Tmac, mcmakeup, regedit, smac, etc, y no he poddido cambiar la dirección MAC en windows7ultimate
ReplyDelete@walter
ReplyDeleteMe acaba de correo electrónico una captura de pantalla de la ventana principal para que yo pueda ver el problema y comprobar por ella.
I have USB WIFI TP-LINK TL-WN722n I can change MAC Address a USB WIFI Not connection internet because i can restore Mac Address USB WIFI Workking Connection internet
ReplyDeleteSir,i read about your application and downloaded and insatlled it to bypass the speed limit and also to unlock many websites which are blocked by college IT department through cyberoam.Me using windows 7 and is provided wi-fi but after changing Mc address,cyberoam failed to login as it couldn't find the server etc.Need your help.
ReplyDelete@Anonymous January 10, 2012 3:44 PM
ReplyDeleteSince, you are clearly breaking rules of your organization, I cannot guide you.
Respected,don't you think that yout software's basic purpose to doge? why do people need to change MAC address? even you too in your software's website showed wrote that by changing Mac address one can unlock the bandwith.I just wanna get good speed,that's all and access to P2P websites,that's all.
ReplyDelete@Anonymous January 11, 2012 6:55 PM
ReplyDeleteWell, the software can be used for any purpose the user wants to, be it ethical or unethical. I do not advocate any unethical use on blog, website, or by email support.
And since, you are bypassing organizational restrictions, you are on your own to figure it out and be responsible for the actions.
Thanks for your reply,even me too well aware of consequences,if i do any illegal activity,i already have two VPN's and a software to hide my identity but couldn't increase bandwith.Anyways thanks.
ReplyDeletelol, who does wifi hacking in windows anyway?
ReplyDeletenice try microsoft :p
You are being ignorant here my friend. A real hacker uses his skills and would use any tool/OS that suits the requirement to get the task done. Its not Linux vs Windows for him.
Deletehi. good morning baby i am facing a problem that i installed a biometric software which opens my house door through a software ...in that software i kept my system mac address as default and when i send a request form my laptop only the door has to be opened and now the problem is my laptop is sending a null value or random value which is not my laptop mac id and i cant able to open the door and using the back door.
ReplyDeletecn u pls send me a solution for this problem i am searching a solution for this since 2 months.....pls help me out from this my num is 8374445565
I can help only if the issue is related with my software. If its not then you need to contact the software vendor of the device you have installed on the door.
DeleteAnd FYI, there are many such security solutions for physical security which are vulnerable. And, if the system is connected to internet, then there is a possibility of a hacker breaking your front door from half the way around the world just for fun.
Congrats,Shreyas Zare! =)
ReplyDeleteI'm using a usb adapter(Ralink) and it works!
I've tried the "02" in first octet, so many times. I was almost giving up hehe
I just wanna tell to the people that are trying: keep trying!
In linux is so easy with macchanger! Windows sucks!
Shreyas Zare, you've made magic.
nice work
Thanks. I am glad it worked for you. On side note, changing MAC address for USB based Ethernet adapter depends upon the drivers and it may not work on all devices.
Deletehow can i change ip of my tata photon+ ????
ReplyDeleteplz suggest
just disconnect and redial!
DeleteHi Shreyas. I have a tmobile 4g dongle whose MAC address I am trying to change. I'm running on Windows 7 but everytime i try to change it, it says "Failed to change MAC address. For wireless connections..."
ReplyDeleteAny advice?
Just mail me a screenshot of the the main software window with the network connection selected.
DeleteSince we're on the topic of changing the MAC address, in Windows 7 and Windows 8, the first two digits of the wireless adapter's MAC address must begin with one of the following four possible combinations:
ReplyDelete02-...
06-...
0A-...
0E-...
Hello, I have a problem when I change the MAC address in Windows 7 SP1, by starting with X2, then I can not connect to my wifi, I have a Realtek RTL8191SE card and a cable modem thomson tcw710 the inernet company ONO in Spain. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt must be due MAC filtering being done at the access point. Contact your ISP to verify if that's the case.
DeleteI checked the modem settings and there is no mac filter. I think the problem comes because the modem detects that the MAC address does not correspond to any X2 manufacturer of network devices. Not sure if this is possible. thanks
ReplyDeleteI remember to have some user feedback with similar issue long time ago. That user had posted the issue on Cisco community (https://communities.cisco.com/thread/7911). It seems that some devices have issue with network adapters not having '00' as first octet of MAC address.
DeleteHowever, if you see the latest official IEEE OUI file, which gives all the vendor and the assigned number list, you will notice that the first octet is no longer used for flags and that many vendors have been assigned MAC address which start with '02' and many other combinations (just see TMAC vendor drop down list).
Hi, I have windows 7. Im trying to spoof our Clear Wimax modem as we do not get wifi at the other end of our house. Thus I want to clone the mac ID so that the Wimax on my computer emulates the same as our Clear Modem. You say that windows 7 you can only use A, 3, 2, 6 in the second postion but our Clear Modem Mac ID is: 00:1D.......is there anyway around this? I applied the change and it indicated up/operational but I could not connect to the web. I even tried changing the IP, subnet, gateway, and DNS servers. Would appreciate suggestions.
ReplyDeleteIf you are unable to change MAC address with "00" as first octet then there is not much you can do. If you could get your computer MAC address registered with your ISP then it could work. Other option is to have a wifi repeater which would increase the range.
DeleteThis program really works. I've got a wireless modem. I connected with my original mac address, it showed that. I connected again after I change with TMAC, it showed chaged one.
ReplyDeleteSo, It really works. Not seems like It changed.
BUT, I can't check for updates for program or vendors list.
Error: (13) Type Mismatch
ALSO, AnonymousJun 17, 2011 08:39 AM gave some first octets for mac addresses. All work. You may add them to program so users won't have to use 02.
There was an issue with software updates feature which has been fixed in v6.0.2. You will need to manually install the update from here. For more info read this blog post.
DeleteI tried again after update. (I close progam before update.) I still can't check for updates, download vendors list.
DeleteAlso, this error occurs while creating a preset with proxy enabled.
Thanks Kartal for the feedback. It will be really helpful if you can email me screenshot of the error message with the TMAC main window to get clues as I am unable to reproduce the error. Also, mention the exact OS you have with the installed language. Thanks.
DeleteHi, i tried to change it on Windows XP wireless with 00 and 02, and it's not working.. (my wifi doesn't connect)
ReplyDeleteHelp please!
traduce en ingles, bueno desactiva el adaptador, y activarlo, y funciona, 02, win xp. un saludo.
Deletetranslation: "translated into English, well off the adapter, and activate it, and it works, 02, win xp. a greeting."
DeleteHi. I tried to change it on my wireless Windows XP with 00- and 02- and it isn't working (my wifi doesn't want to connect)
ReplyDeleteHelp please.
Thanks!
Just email me a screenshot of TMAC and I will reply after checking it.
DeleteWorks Great if you Start with (02:xx:xx:xx:xx)
ReplyDeletei have change the mac address,...........bur how it work
ReplyDeleteJust read the How Does It Work? section on this page.
DeletePC on Vista 64 SP2 connected to Linksys wireless router via ethernet. The wireless router is connected to comcast modem via ethernet. Can't get the mac address to change, using 00 or 02. I disabled the wireless connection since it's directly connected, still no luck. Any suggestions? Can changed mac on the comcast modem perfectly when pc directly connected to modem.
ReplyDeleteIt always work with wired Ethernet adapters, thats why you dont get any issue while connecting directly to the modem. For the wifi adapter, you will need to email me a screenshot of the software so that I get to know some more details. I will reply with suggestions based on it.
DeleteI need to change my Laptops mac address to my Mobile phones mac address. Is there any possible way for this? My mobiles mac is starting with 2C. When I used your software I found that the first two digits can only be changed to 02. Can you please suggest a possible way for changing first digit of mac address to 2C from 02.
ReplyDeleteJust uncheck 'use 02 as first octet of MAC address' checkbox, type "2C" in the MAC address edit box and check if it works.
DeleteIf it doesnt then, cant do much about it since you need to have the second bit in the first octet set for Wifi adapters in Windows Vista and above.
I am impressed of your talent. Wow man. I want to be like you man. Ur great. But one thing i was able to change my computers mac address but not usb modems mac address. Its green packet uh 235 . Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliments.
DeleteTMAC may not be able to change MAC address of usb network adapters. This is due to the usb drivers of the device not reading appropriate the registry values.
You could send some more details about the device and I can check upon the issue. If you can email screenshot of the software, with the usb adapter selected, then it would provide some more useful info. Thanks.
hey carnal esto si sirve pero no prodias hacer que funcione con diferentes caracteres apate de "00" osea "d4" o algo asi?
ReplyDeleteNo, usted no puede hacer que funcione con "4D", el segundo bit (ver diagrama) se debe establecer. Si esto no es lo que están pidiendo por favor ser un poco más preciso.
DeletePROBADO CON BELKIN (RALINK 2870) USB WIFI 02:00:00:00:01 Y FUNCIONA PROBAD
ReplyDeleteI found a solution for Windows 7 and Vista to the second octet restriction (02, 06, 0A, 0E). You have to use Windows XP drivers!
ReplyDeleteALL MAC addresses works just fine in my Windows 7 x64 laptop with XP x64 drivers! I do now use a MAC beginning with 00-... . (I share this in your blog because I do like TMAC a lot!)
For "all" Atheros shipsets (use "v7.7.0.523 (Win XP x86/x64)": http://forums.laptopvideo2go.com/topic/14833-latest-atheros-wlan-drivers-for-windows-7-and-vista-x86-x64/
Thanks for the compliments. This may be a solution for some users. It might not always be possible to use WinXP x64 drivers in certain scenarios.
DeleteBut its worth a try if you got the WinXP drivers for your device (with some risk here, mind that only advance users may be able to restore the system if things go BSOD).
failed to change MAC address.for wireless network connections,set the first octet of MAC address as '02' and try again.....what can i do?
ReplyDeleteDo what the message said, just try with "02" as first octet of MAC address. Read some of the comments in this post to get some idea.
DeleteWill this software enable me to change the mac address on a router?
ReplyDeleteNope. You can change MAC address of routers from the web control panel (normally it can be accessed from http://192.168.1.1). Some routers may not have this feature but most do now a days.
DeleteIt's telling me I need to use "02" as first octec of MAC address because I'm on a wifi. Well I check the box and I still receive the same message to use the "02"...... Why?
ReplyDeleteWell, its a common error message which tells user that the new MAC address is not set. So you would get it no matter the "02" option is checked .
Deletewill this program work on windows 7 64 bit laptop?
ReplyDeleteYes
DeleteCuando actualizaran TMAC ? soluciones para 02?
ReplyDeleteTodavía no hay una solución adecuada a este problema. Próxima actualización se dará a conocer si hay algún cambio.
DeleteMy system: WiFi adapter Realtek RTL8187B, Windows Vista Home Premium (Spanish).
ReplyDeleteWhat I do is:
1- Change the NetworkAddress in the registry.
2- In the Device Manager, disable the device.
3- Check with ipconfig /all that the device is actually disabled.
4- In the Device Manager, enable the device.
5- Check with ipconfig /all that the device is enabled. If so, check if the MAC address changed to the selected value.
6- Check if there is network connectivity.
With these steps, I have verified that in order for the MAC address to be actually changed, I need to change the first octet from the built in value 00 to 02, 06, 0A or 0E, as many have noted, and I have to keep all other octets the same as built in. Any change not following these rules leaves me with the built-in MAC address, and with internet access, of course.
Now, when I change the MAC address to a valid value, I lose internet connectivity (which is via a WiFi router connected to the ISP modem). What I have observed is:
1- Adding the new MAC address to the list allowed by my router does not help.
2- Restarting the web browser does not help.
3- Setting the router to “Allow all wireless devices” (no MAC filtering) does not help.
4- The output of ipconfig /all, when I have internet connectivity (that is, only with the built in MAC), is
Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Network adapter USB 2.0 54 Mbps wireless 802.11b/g Realtek RTL8187B
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-xxxxxxxxxxx
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
Link: local IPv6 address. . : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx(Favorite)
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.6(Favorite)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.5
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.5
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.5
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(note that my Vista OS is in Spanish, so I have actually taken the output fields from another PC with WinXP in English, and replaced the values for my Vista PC. In WinXP I don’t have the ‘Link: local IPv6 address’ field, and the ‘IPv4 Address’ is actually an ‘IP Address’).
5- On the other hand, when the MAC is changed, the output of ipconfig /all is
Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Network adapter USB 2.0 54 Mbps wireless 802.11b/g Realtek RTL8187B
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 02-xxxxxxxxxxx
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
Any ideas on how to get internet access?
Thanks
From your description, it seems that when you change MAC address your wifi router stops accepting Ethernet frames. I dont know why you are having this trouble. If you know how to use network packet analysis tools like Wireshark, you can check if any ARP request are being sent by your wifi adapter. If they are being sent, see if any ARP response from the wifi router is being received. You can also check if the wifi router is actually routing IP packets with ping command. With such clues, the actually issue can be figured out.
DeleteWell done! Thank you very much for all the effort you put in writting this precious software.
ReplyDeleteThough an advice for those who are on Windows7 with a USB wireless wifi:
-1) first you need to disable and remove your delete your wireless network from (Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Network and Sharing Center) then you need to delete registry entry using the "Action" menu in Mac Address Changer (Delete Network Adapter from Registry) (note:::: remove only you Wireless USB adabter and not the cable connection network!!)
-2) remove your USb wireless key from your computer then restart your computer.
-3) once window has started now plug in your usb wireless and then let windows install the necessary driver.
-4 run Mac Address Changer software.
-5 make sure to tick all (Authomaically restart...; Make new Mac... and Use 02 octet...)
- click on Change Now!
It did work for me after good luck!
Thanks for the compliments. What you did essentially is reinstall the drivers. It could have been done from Device Manager. While, this installed the drivers Windows 7 has stored of your wifi network adapter and worked for your machine, it may not work for others.
DeleteTo use 00 octet, use older Win XP drivers. The first octet "problem" is related to Vista and Win7 drivers (Microsoft will not verify WLAN drivers for Vista or Win7 without the first octet restriction).
ReplyDelete