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Old 09-05-2006
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Originally Posted by caltiger
hi,
i wanted to know how to change the MAC id of the machine i`m using.. I know the MAC is permanent n on the ROM, but i wanted to know if there was any way to change it during tht particular session..
I think you just answered your own question. If it's permanently recorded on the ROM, you can't change it in any meaningful fashion.

It might not be so permanent, though. You can get utilities to change the MAC for certain cards.