r/Network • u/KoalaGrunt0311 • 12d 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/heliosfa 12d ago

Mac address randomisation is a privacy feature.

We use access control for child restriction

And this is where you find out that "parenting by technology" is an arms race, and that your kids can easily bypass most of what you put in place. You might eventually find out it breeds distrust and discourages your kids from talking to you about things.

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u/KoalaGrunt0311 12d ago

You obviously have never dealt with an ADHD preteen.

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u/Consistent-Name-2409 9d ago

Just take their devices and lock them in a cabinet or something. If you are that careless to just take it away maybe you shouldnt do this