MAC Address Randomization was introduced to increase user privacy on public networks, but at the cost of having to register each time you use a new public network. MAC Address Randomization is enabled by default on mobile devices running iOS 14, Android 10, and later.
To prevent the need to frequently re-register on the northwood network, turn off MAC Address Randomization for the northwood networks. By disabling MAC Address Randomization, you will remain logged on to the northwood network after registering your device.
- Open the Settings app
- Select Network and Internet
- Select WiFi
- Connect to the northwood wireless network
- Tap the gear icon next to the current connection
- Select Advanced
- Select Privacy
- Select Use device MAC
- Navigate to Settings
- Select Connections
- Select WiFi
- Connect to the northwood wireless network
- Tap the gear icon next to the network you connected to
- Select Advanced
- On the next screen there is a menu labeled "MAC Address Type".
- Tap on MAC Address Type
- Select Use Phone/Device MAC
- Connect to the northwood wireless network
- Open the Settings app"
- Tap Wi-Fi
- Tap the information button next to the northwood network (blue circle with the letter i in the middle)
- Tap on the Use private Address toggle to turn it off
- After, a privacy warning will pop-up