topic Re: Need to turn off random mac address on Chromecast with Google TV in Streaming

Need to turn off random mac address on Chromecast with Google TV

Snowbird1 — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:29:07 GMT

I work as a network engineer at a university in order for our students to connect devices to the Wi-Fi they register their devices using the device mac address prior to connecting to the Network as the MAC address and PSK is how the devices are authorized to access the Wi-Fi. When setting up the Chromecast with Google TV we can locate the device MAC address by connecting to a laptop Hotspot, however since the device uses a random MAC address for each Network it initially connects to we cannot connect it to the School Wi-Fi without first turning off the random MAC Address.
How can we turn off the Random MAC Address during Setup or prior to Connecting to a New Network?

Re: Need to turn off random mac address on Chromecast with Google TV

David_K — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 13:17:55 GMT

To stop the Wi-Fi MAC address randomization, you need to go to the Chromecast's settings and disable the "Use randomized MAC" option. Here's how:

On your Chromecast, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
Select the Wi-Fi network you want to change the MAC address for.
Scroll down and select Advanced.
Under "Privacy," uncheck the box next to "Use randomized MAC."
Select Save.

Re: Need to turn off random mac address on Chromecast with Google TV

Kimy — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:00:19 GMT

Hi folks,

Thanks for helping out, @David_K.

@Snowbird1, I hope you've got the answer you're looking for. If you're still in need of assistance, please let us know, as we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Thanks,

Kimy

Re: Need to turn off random mac address on Chromecast with Google TV

Kimy — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 23:47:36 GMT

Hi there,

I'm just checking in to make sure that you saw my responses. Please let us know if you still need our help, as we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Regards,

Kimy

Re: Need to turn off random mac address on Chromecast with Google TV

LovelyM — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:09:44 GMT

Hello Snowbird1,

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