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   Jolly Roger to Chris   
   Re: iPad MAC Adress   
   14 Oct 25 21:22:10   
   
   From: jollyroger@pobox.com   
      
   On 2025-10-11, Chris  wrote:   
   >   
   > Hi,   
   > Can someone explain to me why when I look at the MAC adress on my iPad   
   > I have a value (D0:4D:86 ...) and when I look for the MAC adress of   
   > the iPad from my Box I have another value (8A:06:7A ...)   
   > Thanks   
      
   Apple added a feature way back in iOS/iPadOS 14 that does this to   
   limit device tracking on public networks:   
      
      
      
   You can change the setting at Settings > WiFi > (Your WiFi network) >   
   Private WiFi Address.   
      
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