Can the MAC address of a computer be traced to the serial number of a computer?
I have the MAC address that is trying to break into my wireless router. Knowing the serial number of the computer would possibly help me find the owner. Is this possible?
Best Answer
Not likely.
Part of the MAC address identifies the manufacturer of the device. The rest is defined by that manufacturer. With that, you're narrowing down the possibilities a bit -- for example, you know that it's a wireless device made by Intel.
You're not narrowing it down too much though. Most Windows laptops I've used in the past five years all use Intel made internal wireless cards.
And... it's not too difficult to spoof a MAC address.
If you know the MAC address of the intruder, why not just block it? That won't help you identify the perp (unless somebody complains that he/she can't connect), but it will secure you a bit more.