MAC Address not changing on Xbox One S

It seems that the MAC Address on my ONE S is not changing when I clear or manually enter a new one. The system restarts and the MAC Address is still the same.. anyone else experiencing this issue?

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Networking

Microsoft Locked the wireless alternate mac address on the new xbox one s , this means if you have to manually input the wireless mac address you cant, even if you manually input the wireless alternate mac address it wont take after the console restarts..this
is bad new gamers, you been warned...if you need to manually enter your alternate mac address then dont buy a new xbox one s.

also noted that every game console lets you change the wireless mac address, even the original xbox one lets you change the alternate mac address to the one you need to use...but the new xbox one s locked us out in changing the wireless mac address manually

 

Xbox One S - Alternate MAC Address 'Spoofing' No Longer Works for Hotel Use

I hope this saves people hours of searching.

As the title reads, using an Alternate MAC address no longer works on the Xbox One S.

I tried for hours to figure out how to change the MAC on my new Xbox One S, so I could use it while I am at a hotel (I travel a lot). When I went into Advanced Network Settings and changed the MAC, the system rebooted, but reverted back to the old MAC.

I even tried to change the MAC address on my laptop Wifi adapter to match the Xbox One S so I could spoof it that way, but Windows requires Alternate MAC addresses to start with a 02.

Finally, I contacted Xbox support and they informed me that the Xbox One S does not support Alternate MAC Addresses. They noted my concern, but did not have a resolution.

I am now trying to figure out an alternate solution that does not require a hot spot service.

I am very disappointed as I bought the new Xbox One S so that I could use it when I travel.

 

Hey bootydrops -

Sorry to hear about the issue you're experiencing. The appropriate teams are looking into this issue and when we have an update we can share, we'll be sure to post back in here and let you know.

Thank you for your continued patience!