Is it possible that MAC address gets changed when a system is moved from one network to another? I know that IP addresses can change when switching from one network to other. But is it possible with MAC address too?
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Is it possible that MAC address gets changed when a system is moved from one network to another? I know that IP addresses can change when switching from one network to other. But is it possible with MAC address too?
The MAC address of the device does not change, but the MAC address as seen by the other side of the connection can change. Since many devices go through a router, the MAC address is that of the router, not the original equipment.
Some routers can change their MAC addresses to be the same as one of the devices attached to them.