On macOS devices, the Disable MAC address randomization setting will be available for Wi-Fi profiles. Use this setting to disable MAC address randomization on managed macOS devices.

When connecting to a network, devices can present a randomized MAC address instead of the physical MAC address. Using randomized MAC addresses is recommended for privacy, as it's harder to track a device by its MAC address. However, randomized MAC addresses break functionality that relies on a static MAC address, including network access control (NAC).

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Applies to

  • macOS 15 and later