![]() ![]() I would probably just change the final 5c to 6c to keep it simple. Note1: Only fiddle with the last 3 octets in the MAC address, 59:68:5c in the above example. Note0: Echoing other comments, I do recommend using a different browser when connecting with your new MAC address to avoid any potential browser/cookie related "memory" of your previous login. ![]() Google for "Spoofing a MAC address in MacOS" for details. You can temporarily change the MAC address of your WiFi or Ethernet interface, reconnect to the hotel network, and it should give you the option to select premium Internet service. You need to make your Mac appear to be a different computer by changing its MAC address. ![]() The hotel network essentially "remembers" that association for hours/days along with your selection of basic Internet service. When you connected to the hotel WiFi, a DHCP server assigned an IP address and associated it with your MAC address. As long as you stay connected and/or reconnect within hours or days, your MAC address will be very likely be assigned the same IP address. Think of this association is semi-permanent. Example: 9b:87:5e:59:68:5c The first 3 octets are associated with a manufacturer, the last 3 are "unique" to your network interface.ĭHCP Server = Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol = Automatically assigns IP addressing information like IP address, default gateway, and DNS server info and associates it with the MAC address. MAC Address = Media Access Control = The hardware ID for network interface devices, formatted as 6 hexadecimal numbers or "octets". ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |