Disable Private Address for DeviceNet on iOS Devices

Summary

How to turn off the Private Address setting on iOS devices for the DeviceNet Wi-Fi network so the device uses its real MAC address and connects correctly.

Body

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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Article ID: 116521
Created
Fri 9/18/20 3:15 PM
Modified
Wed 5/6/26 11:58 AM