The signal contains the unique physical hardware (MAC) address for your device. ... If your Wi-Fi hardware supports it, you can turn on random hardware addresses to make it harder for people to track you when your PC scans for networks and connects.
How do I turn on random hardware addresses?
Use random hardware addresses
- Select the Start button, then enter settings. Select Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi.
- Turn on Random hardware addresses.
How do I turn off random hardware addresses?
Android - Disable MAC address randomization for a network
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Network and Internet.
- Tap WiFi.
- Connect to the desired WMU wireless network.
- Tap the gear icon next to the current wifi network.
- Tap Advanced.
- Tap Privacy.
- Tap Use device MAC.
