how can i change may physical (MAC) address of my computer. i'm using windows xp professional.
2006-09-28 08:51:20 · 7 answers · asked by guess m 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
It is possible with the utility listed below.
Forewarned: Use this knowledge for good, not evil. Do not assume you are untraceable with a different MAC address.
Mike Honeycutt
2006-09-28 09:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by mahoneycuttnc2002 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As is stated by otheres here - your MAC (Machine Access Code) address is physically hard-coded - it is unique to every device.
However, why do you want to change it? If you are trying to match the code of another computer (perhaps your last one died?) to authenticate to a DSL modem perhaps, if it's possible to get the MAC of the old machine (assuming you still have it, it may be on a sticker on the old card), many home routers include the ability to Spoof that address (mimic the old one), so it will still authenticate properly without having to call your provider.
2006-09-28 15:59:53 · answer #2 · answered by qetyl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only one way to change your MAC addy and that's to use another network card. Otherwise you cannot, reason being it's just like you having your SSN it's something that is directly linked to YOU. So that being said it's just not possible without using another card...
Hope it helps man
2006-09-28 15:53:48 · answer #3 · answered by comptech0507 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy another NIC card.
2006-09-28 15:57:10 · answer #4 · answered by Thor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't its part of the NIC card and is put there by the manufacturer
2006-09-28 15:57:31 · answer #5 · answered by lamczyknic3000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its down to changing your network card im afraid as its hard coded to that.
2006-09-28 15:59:03 · answer #6 · answered by Tiger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'd have to change the NIC card...
2006-09-28 15:53:32 · answer #7 · answered by Juzu 2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋