MAC address changing on network PC

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MAC address changing on network PC
MAC address changing on network PC
2022-08-17 13:04:50 - last edited 2022-08-17 13:06:32
Model: Archer A7  
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I have one PC on the network that always joins my Archer A7 wifi network with a new MAC address. This causes problems because the parental controls I have setup for this PC do not recognize the new MAC addresses and I have to add the new MAC address of the PC each time it joins the network.

 

I have updated the network card driver, checked to make sure the option to "randomize Mac address" is turned off and it still shows up with a new MAC address each time the PC restarts and joins the wifi network.

 

The PC is a Lenovo Thinkpad laptop.

 

Any suggestions?

 

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Re:MAC address changing on network PC
2022-08-17 18:01:34

  @IAIB 

 

You could try if it makes any difference if you completely uninstall the Wi-Fi card's driver (best via Device Manager) and then install it again.

 

What's the name and model of the Wi-Fi card?

 

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Re:MAC address changing on network PC
2022-08-18 07:47:07

  @woozle I uninstalled theIntel Dual Band wireless AC 7265 adapter but it did not solve the problem.

 

Any other thoughts?

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Re:MAC address changing on network PC
2022-08-18 18:41:31

  @IAIB 

 

Is there any chance that computer might be running some sort of third-party "Privacy Protection" or "Anti Spy" software, which could be changing the MAC address?

 

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