Private Wi-Fi address (or MAC address randomization) is a feature on most phones and laptops. It periodically assigns a random/rotating MAC address (used to recognize your device) when the device connects to a Wi-Fi network. This can result in having to re-register your device every couple of weeks. As a result, we recommend disabling this feature when connecting to ResNet Wi-Fi or BearNet.


Note: The Private Wi-Fi Address feature has no impact when connecting to the Golden Bears secure network.

iOS (version 14 or later)

  1. Open the Settings app, then tap Wi-Fi.
  2. If you aren’t currently connected to Wi-Fi, tap Edit in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  3. Tap the More Info button next to the network name (i.e. ResNet WiFi or BearNet).
  4. Tap Private Wi-Fi Address, then choose Fixed.

macOS (Sequoia 15 or later)

  1. Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Wi-Fi in the sidebar.
  2. Click the Details button or the More Info buttonnext to thte network name (i.e. ResNet WiFi or BearNet).
  3. On the Private Wi-Fi Address menu, choose Fixed.


Android 

Google Pixel, Motorola and others

  1. Open  Settings > Network & Internet > Internet.
  2. Tap the gear icon next to the network name (i.e. ResNet WiFi or BearNet).
  3. Select Privacy.
  4. Choose Use device MAC.

Samsung Galaxy

  1. Open  Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap the gear icon next to the network name (i.e. ResNet WiFi or BearNet).
  3. Tap MAC address type.
  4. Select Phone MAC.

Windows

  1. Click Start menu, then select Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
  2. Turn off Random hardware addresses.