Disabling MAC Randomization on IOS Devices while using DeviceNet

Description 

Devices running IOS have a feature that randomizes the MAC address for different WiFi connections. This feature is enabled by default but should be disabled for use with DeviceNet. This article details how to shut this feature off on multiple iOS devices.

Instructions

iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
  1. Open Settings 
  2. Select Network>Wi-Fi
  3. Select the Gear Icon next to DeviceNet
  4. Confirm Turn Private Address toggle off
Apple Watch 
  1. Open Settings 
  2. Select Wi-Fi
  3. Confirm that the Private Address toggle is in the off position

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