Software to change Mac Address?

Question

Would anybody know of any free software to change my Mac Address on my Wireless Adaptor.?..

Answer 1

Although physical MAC addresses are permanent by design, several mechanisms allow modification, or "spoofing", of the MAC address that is reported by the operating system. This can be useful for privacy reasons, for instance when connecting to a Wi-Fi hotspot, or to ensure interoperability. Some internet service providers bind their service to a specific MAC address; if the user then changes their network card or intends to install a router, the service won't work anymore. Changing the MAC address of the new interface will usually solve the problem. However, this action is generally frowned upon and if the service provider is able to detect that a MAC address is spoofed and prohibits spoofed MAC addresses, this method will not work. Similarly, some software licenses are bound to a specific MAC address. Software-based changes to the MAC address simply modify operating system configuration data and are not permanent; with most operating systems and drivers, the MAC address will revert to the value physically stored in the card after a reboot.
A hardware-based change to the MAC address, on the other hand, is permanent because it erases the MAC address physically stored in the card's EEPROM and overwrites it with a desired MAC address. Making this hardware-based modification is tricky, however, as it requires the user to operate desoldering equipment and an EEPROM Programmer (hardware).
As a MAC address can be changed, it can be unwise to rely on this as a single method of authentication. IEEE 802.1x is an emerging standard better suited to authenticating devices at a low level.

Answer 2

I think you are confusing MAC addresses with network IP addresses. Each electronic network device these days is given a MAC address by the manufacturer and that never changes. So the PC has one, the network card has another, the router has another etc. Forget that The next item is the external IP address given you by your ISP. Then your router gives each of your devises an internal IP address, usually 192.168.x.y. It seems you have been messing with the router settings. I suggest you reset the router by pressing that little button with a paper clip for at least 30 seconds. Turn the router, computer and modem off. Wait a minute or two, turn the modem on, wait for all the lights. Do that with the router then the computer. That should fix what you have messed up. Go back into the router to change the SSID and give it a password. Don't mess with anything else.

Answer 3

There are freeware programs that are available for download.

You cannot change the MAC Address or any Device.

But these programs would run and fool the other network devices by Broad Casting a different MAC Address.

MAC Clone is one such software.

Answer 4

Just do it from within Windows System properties. Locate the adapter in the Device Manager and go to the properties. Then change the Network address to something HEX. Keep it between 0-9 and A-F, 12 characters long.

Answer 5

I would like to guide you step by step in this article http://www.appsnotebook.com/pcworld/mac-address-of-pc/

Answer 6

This one is free.

http://devices.natetrue.com/macshift/