Disabling Private Address

Modified on Wed, 4 Jan, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Many modern devices randomize their MAC addresses, which will result in connectivity issues on CadetNet.  A common symptom of this problem is that your device connects to CadetNet, but does not have internet connectivity or keeps bringing up a log-in screen.


To fix this issue, disable MAC randomization (also known as private address) on your device:



For more information about Private Address, check out Does disabling Private Address impact security? and Why is disabling Private Address required?

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