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Changing MAC address on airport express
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Because the AirPort follows standards, you cannot "clone" or customize the built-in MAC address using the provided utilities. One must ask why you need to do it? Is it just not easier to use NAT/DHCP on internal systems and leave the AirPort public.
TEG
TEG
Most routers allow you to change the MAC address, they will even offer to clone your PC's MAC address for you. I think Apple's are the exception, I'm afraid.
I need a new IP address and changing the MAC address on my router is the easier way to get one.
Yeah, i know most routers allow you to do that. I was really hoping there would be some third party utility for the airport that would allow me to change it. But it so far looks like i am out of luck.
Can you hook up a different router for a little while? Or just disconnect your Airport for a few hours, until the IP has been assigned to someone else?
Also, will changing the MAC change the IP? (I assume it's being assigned by your ISP)
Many other routers allow you to either clone your comptuer's MAC address (like if you are running on some Cable systems that allow you only one comptuer connected) or to customize the MAC address. Also, on all *NIX systems, you can change the MAC address using ifconfig.
Actually the easiest way is to just restart the Router and to enter a DHCP ID in the pannel.
TEG
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/networkprotocolsip/a/macaddressing_2.htm
"While an actual physical MAC address cannot be changed in hardware, the address can be emulated in software. This process is called cloning."
The answer to why you need to be able to change the MAC addr.
Hi All,
Ok, the reason I need to be able to change the MAC address is as follows:
I travel as part of my job. Often I need to connect to a hotel network with my room number and last name to authorize a charge to my account and enable access for the MAC address I connected from. For a 24 hour period my MAC address has access to the hotel network whether its wired or wireless.
My intention with the Airport Express is to be able to boost a weak signal by placing the airport where the signal strength is greatest to have a stronger signal elsewhere in the room. Or in the event I only have wired access to setup wireless access so I'm not tied to the desk.
My routers are home allow me to clone a MAC address, I foolishy assumed the airport express would allow the same. I bought it to have a more compact N mode wireless to travel with.... My Airport is destined to extend my home network to make the signal stronger, as it certainly won't work for my travel needs.
Regards, from Tel Aviv,
Denver Dean around the world.....
Hi All,
Ok, the reason I need to be able to change the MAC address is as follows:
I travel as part of my job. Often I need to connect to a hotel network with my room number and last name to authorize a charge to my account and enable access for the MAC address I connected from. For a 24 hour period my MAC address has access to the hotel network whether its wired or wireless.
My intention with the Airport Express is to be able to boost a weak signal by placing the airport where the signal strength is greatest to have a stronger signal elsewhere in the room. Or in the event I only have wired access to setup wireless access so I'm not tied to the desk.
My routers are home allow me to clone a MAC address, I foolishy assumed the airport express would allow the same. I bought it to have a more compact N mode wireless to travel with.... My Airport is destined to extend my home network to make the signal stronger, as it certainly won't work for my travel needs.
Regards, from Tel Aviv,
Denver Dean around the world.....