MAC address privacy feature of iOS 14
How MAC randomization affects the way Linksys sees my devices
Disabling the private or random MAC address on your device
Keeping MAC randomization ON while using the Linksys app
How MAC randomization affects the way Linksys sees my devices
Linksys uses a consistent MAC address to identify and communicate with your devices.
iOS 14 has a security feature that changes the MAC addresses of your wireless devices when they connect to the WiFi. This means that any rules you set for your devices that are connected to the Linksys network will not work if their MAC addresses change, which would primarily affect any devices under Parental Controls.
The good news is that you can choose to turn it OFF on your devices that you will connect to the Linksys network ONLY while keeping it turned ON for all other networks so that your devices continue to stay private. Alternately, you can leave it ON for the devices on your Linksys network, but you will have to identify the devices again and apply the same Parental Control rules to them.
Whatever you decide to do about this feature, Linksys will never suggest that you do anything to compromise your privacy and security. Remember to always keep the firmware updated on all connected devices, use safe and unique passwords, and exercise all other necessary security precautions.
Disabling the private or random MAC address on your device
To disable the private or random MAC address and revert to your original MAC address on your device, click on your device below for instructions.
Disabling the private or random MAC address on your device
Keeping MAC randomization ON while using the Linksys app
How MAC randomization affects the way Linksys sees my devices
Linksys uses a consistent MAC address to identify and communicate with your devices.
iOS 14 has a security feature that changes the MAC addresses of your wireless devices when they connect to the WiFi. This means that any rules you set for your devices that are connected to the Linksys network will not work if their MAC addresses change, which would primarily affect any devices under Parental Controls.
The good news is that you can choose to turn it OFF on your devices that you will connect to the Linksys network ONLY while keeping it turned ON for all other networks so that your devices continue to stay private. Alternately, you can leave it ON for the devices on your Linksys network, but you will have to identify the devices again and apply the same Parental Control rules to them.
Whatever you decide to do about this feature, Linksys will never suggest that you do anything to compromise your privacy and security. Remember to always keep the firmware updated on all connected devices, use safe and unique passwords, and exercise all other necessary security precautions.
Disabling the private or random MAC address on your device
To disable the private or random MAC address and revert to your original MAC address on your device, click on your device below for instructions.
- Apple® iOS 14
Keeping MAC randomization ON while using the Linksys app
If you want to keep your MAC randomization feature ON for your network, you’ll need to identify your devices and apply the settings again.
If you want to keep your MAC randomization feature ON for your network, you’ll need to identify your devices and apply the settings again.
You will still have duplicate versions of your device (original MAC address) in the offline section of Parental Controls. You can leave them there or delete any Parental Controls rules and remove them from the list.
