MAC address (Media Access Control) is the unique number (identifier) which is assigned by network interface hardware manufactures and store them into their hardware. MAC address used in hardware interface devices such as ethernet port, 802.11 wireless networks, Bluetooth adopter and still more.
The MAC address is a 12-digit hexadecimal number which is ranging between 0000 0000 0001 – FEFF FFFF FFFF. This 48-bit address space contains potentially 248 or 281,474,976,710,656 possible MAC addresses. Know about to changing MAC address in your PC is much needed one to hide your online identity, avoid potential data losses and fight against hackers.
Here is the step by step instructions about how to change your unique MAC address into custom one. The instructions which is illustrated below just for educational purpose, not to be used for illegal activities.
Before to change the MAC address, find the current MAC address of your computer to ensure the changes after you did make changes. Go to your command prompt and enter the command ipconfig /all and hit enter. Your MAC (ID) address will be shown.
Have a look on below videos about how to change or spoof your MAC address for Windows powered computers by using following instructions.
For Windows XP Users
For Windows 7 Users
For Windows 8 Users
For Windows 10 Users
We Hope that above videos are very handy to change or spoof your MAC IP address to protect your online privacy. If you are experiencing any issues, please post your comments below.
Hi,
Thanks for the tip, but is there any way to change your wireless mac address?
Hi Jerry, Let me create new post for your request soon.