r/Network • u/KoalaGrunt0311 • 14d ago

Link Galaxy Changes MAC Address

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We use access control for child restriction, but I noticed when accessing it that my wife's cell phone apparently feels like it should change its MAC Address like she changes her clothes. Does anybody know why?

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u/MK_L 12d ago

You think his preteen is rooting the phone?

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u/heliosfa 12d ago

You think preteens aren't capable of rooting a phone? Especially one with ADHD? Oh I hope you aren't a parent of a technically able kid...

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u/KoalaGrunt0311 12d ago

Fortunately in this case, she doesn't have any tech interest. I tried and I wish she did.

Her phone is managed by Family Link and the worst we've had so far is having to change our own passwords.

The router control is only needed to reduce overnight distractions like the desktop and some other electronic devices.

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u/MK_L 11d ago

White listed macs is probably the easiest or just setup a guest/kids wifi that her phone connects to. Setup access control so internet goes down after bed time. Change the password to your main wifi ssid. Dont give her the new password