Can I see what MAC addresses have been used so far?


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 10
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    Can I see what MAC addresses have been used so far?


    Hi all! I have the following problem: I purchased a ticket to connect to a Hotspot for a week that only allows 1 MAC address per ticket. Problem is, I didn't realize I had the option to change MAC addresses each time I connect turned on.
    Tired of trying to communicate with customer support, I wanted to know whether there is a logfile, system command, or something in Windows 10 that would allow me to see what MAC addresses have been used previously. This way, I would change the address myself to match the one used the first (and only) time I connected.
    Does anybody know if this is possible?
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    Windows 10/11 Pro x64, Various Linux Builds, Networking, Storage, Cybersecurity Specialty.
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    @sonofuthred -

    Welcome to Windows Ten Forums!

    That is a good question! A logfile of MAC addresses in W10.

    See here -

    How to find your MAC Address in Windows 10 | Laptop Mag

    Well, there are a few ways to accomplish what you would like...

    1) Change one hexadecimal digit at the end - see this - MAC Addresses With Formatting Examples
    2) Use a program like Change Mac Address by Lizard Systems - Change MAC Address - Simple tool for changing the MAC address of a network adapter. - LizardSystems
    3) Use MAC Address Cloning in your Router - again, alter a couple of digits at the end of the MAC Address (see number 1 above.)

    Then reboot - in order - Modem, Router and Computer.

    Hope this helps!

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    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
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    Compumind said:
    @sonofuthred -

    Welcome to Windows Ten Forums!

    That is a good question! A logfile of MAC addresses in W10.

    See here -

    How to find your MAC Address in Windows 10 | Laptop Mag

    Well, there are a few ways to accomplish what you would like...

    1) Change one hexadecimal digit at the end - see this - MAC Addresses With Formatting Examples
    2) Use a program like Change Mac Address by Lizard Systems - Change MAC Address - Simple tool for changing the MAC address of a network adapter. - LizardSystems
    3) Use MAC Address Cloning in your Router - again, alter a couple of digits at the end of the MAC Address (see number 1 above.)

    Then reboot - in order - Modem, Router and Computer.

    Hope this helps!

    Thanks for your reply! This will come in handy later, but for now I still don't know whether what I'm looking for exists. I checked the first link as well and it tells you how to look for your current MAC only. Will keep researching though!
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    Your PC's wifi network interface has a MAC address. It is fixed and cannot be changed.
    Your PC's wired interface has a MAC address. It is fixed and cannot be changed.

    If you run "ipconfig /all" from the command line you'll see the ones you have.
    In that listing, MAC address is called "Physical Address".

    I don't understand why you ask which MAC addresses have been used, because they never change.
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    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
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    margrave55 said:
    Your PC's wifi network interface has a MAC address. It is fixed and cannot be changed.
    Your PC's wired interface has a MAC address. It is fixed and cannot be changed.

    If you run "ipconfig /all" from the command line you'll see the ones you have.
    In that listing, MAC address is called "Physical Address".

    I don't understand why you ask which MAC addresses have been used, because they never change.
    When going to the network's SSID under "properties" I had "Use random addresses for this network" turned on.
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