any access points where I can change the WLAN MAC?

Question

As there are a bunch of "location based" programs that determine where you are by scanning for the local "wifi" access points, grabbing the MACs, and doing a data base lookup, I was thinkging of modifying some APs with a bunch of specific MACs.

For example, I'd love to place Moscow's Red Square on the Upper West Side of Manhattan...

I was looking around and couldn't find any APs that seemed to have this option. Many would let me set the _ethernet_ or the wired MAC, but not the wireless.

Anyone know of one? Thanks

John Navas · Accepted Answer

On Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:24:25 +0000 (UTC), in, danny bursteWhy would we want to help you do that?

bod43 · Answer

I would be astonished if Cisco routers and access points did not permit this. Never tried though.

I would imagine that the linux based routers/access points would allow it too.

Of course the current Windows drivers have decided to enforce the LAA address conventions so you might not have complete flexibility of address.

any access points where I can change the WLAN MAC?

Join the Discussion

Didn't find your answer?