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Unknown MAC address device connected to hotspot
Can anyone identify the device or what is connecting to my personal hotspot and using my data please? The MAC address is; 96:9b:29:aa:ca:af
A typical random MAC address - used for example by default on Apple mobile devices, Android mobiles, except when you configure the connection (by SSID) to use the hardware. Very probably your very on device - who else knows the SSID and the matching security key? Say "thank you Apple & Co" for the most **** idea ever for privacy.
96:9b:29...
The quick synopsis is look at the second character in a MAC address, if it is a 2, 6, A, or E it is a randomized address.
The device is an IPhone XR.
I have no clue about SSID’s, what does it mean about configuring? I don’t think I’ve changed any settings I know of?.
I have no clue about SSID’s, what does it mean about configuring? I don’t think I’ve changed any settings I know of?.