How to change MAC Address in Backtrack !!!

1. Open Terminal

2. Type: #ifconfig eth0 down

Note: eth0 can be replaced with any other local interface

3. Change your MAC address using the macchanger application:

#macchanger –mac 00:11:22:33:44:55 eth0

Alternatively use:

#macchanger -r eth0

This will set a ‘random’ MAC address on your interface.

4. Re-enable your network interface by typing:

#ifconfig eth0 up

5. Confirm the MAC address is in place by using: #ifconfig eth0 | grep HWaddr

 

 


Vishwajit Kale
Vishwajit Kale blazed onto the digital marketing scene back in 2015 and is the digital marketing strategist of Hostripples, a company that aims to provide affordable web hosting solutions. Vishwajit is experienced in digital and content marketing along with SEO. He's fond of writing technology blogs, traveling and reading.

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