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		zaarn on Dec 4, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Randomize your WiFi MAC address on Ubuntu It only uses the random MAC for Wifi probes, no router I know of records these but they can be sniffed. Any real connection uses proper MAC. If you want random MACs everytime I recommend Linux + a fairly recent NetworkManager.

jandrese on Dec 4, 2017 [–]

Unfortunately randomizing MACs for active connections has some usability concerns, especially with paid WiFi APs (Airports, Hotels, etc...).

The best solution would be to make up a random but persistent MAC per connection, but that seems to be too difficult for some reason.

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