Disabling Private Wi-Fi Addressing

Mac (Using Mac OS Sequoia or later)

1. Choose Apple Menu > System Settings

2. Select Wi-Fi in the sidebar

3. Click the Details button or More Info button next to the network name (UCAWIRELESS)

4. From the menu next to Private Wi-Fi Address, choose Off

iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch:

1. Open Settings app

2. Select Wi-Fi

3. Select the information button next to a network (UCAWIRELESS)

4. Disable Private Address

Apple Watch

1. Open Settings app

2. Select Wi-Fi

3. Select the network name (UCAWIRELESS)

4. Disable Private Address

Google Pixel

1. Open the Settings app and select Network and Internet.

2. Select Wi-Fi. 

3. Connect to the Wireless network in your area.

4. Tap the gear icon next to the current connection.

5. Select Advanced.

6. Select Privacy and select “Use device MAC.”

Samsung Galaxy

1. Navigate to “Settings.”

2. Select “Connections” and then Wi-Fi.

3. Tap the gear-shaped icon next to “UCAWIRELESS.”

4. Select “Advanced.”

5. Tap on “MAC Address Type” and select “Phone MAC” or “Device MAC.”

Windows

1. In Settings, click on the “Network & internet” tab.

2. Select the “Wi-Fi” tab.

3. Turn OFF “Random hardware addresses.”

If you have any questions, please contact the IT Helpdesk at 501.450.3107, itsupport@uca.edu, or https://uca.edu/go/itsupport/.