Asking for clarification as what I’ve read suggests yes, but is also sometimes coupled with advice to (still?) set a static IP outside of the DHCP address range as well.

Thanks in advance!

  • Kadaj21@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Someone who might be more familiar with MacOs and iOS please correct me if I’m wrong but i think if certain settings are turned on they will periodically randomize their MAC addresses for security/privacy.

    I’m running pihole in a docker container and set the IP to be static on the router. After either a reboot or the update to Sequoia (or both?) The IP address chsnged due to a new MAC address and broke my pihole settings until i updated it.

    • mark3748@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      2 months ago

      Apple will randomize your MAC when connecting to networks to maintain privacy. It’s a per-network setting that can be toggled off for your own private network if you want to.

      • Kadaj21@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        2 months ago

        Ah okay, i remember that setting in iOS. Will check the network setting on my Mac Mini to see if thats an option.

        Love the network name lol.

        Did I age myself there?