Note: It is recommended to take a screenshot or record the current original MAC address before changing it. It will be helpful to roll back the settings if the new MAC address creates an issue on the network.
Find out more about how to take screenshots in Windows The system will update with a new address, and you can check to continue using it until any issue occurs. The second way to change the MAC address is by going to the network and sharing centre option. The most significant disadvantage of changing the MAC address from the interface is it is adapted for a limited period.
The physical address remains the same. Let me elaborate on this, as all devices come with a unique identifier, and this number integrated physically in the NIC cannot be changed. Hence, the MAC address that will broadcast while setting up connection will be the same.
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