Wi-Fi Access Point – Connect to Specific MAC Address in Windows 7

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I can see several (5+) Wi-Fi access points with the same SSID, but different MAC addresses (using InSSIDer). However, my Windows 7 laptop always keeps connecting to one of the APs, and I suspect it's not the best one.

How can I choose to connect to a Wi-Fi access point with a different MAC address? Is there a custom connection manager that allows specifying the MAC address of the preferred AP?

Best Answer

You can do this with Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software, but this can only be done if you have Intel® Wireless Adapter. If you have Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software you need to:

  1. Right click light bulb icon in system tray -> "Configure Wi-Fi"
  2. Right click on wanted network and select "Properties"
  3. Write down the wanted BSSID
  4. Press "Close"
  5. Click "Profiles" -> "Manage Profiles" (Ctrl+R) or click "Profiles..."
  6. Select wanted network, and then click "Properties..."
  7. Click "Advanced"
  8. Select "Mandatory Access Point" and enter custom MAC address (same as BSSID)

This worked for me on Dell Latitude E5520. I don't know if there is custom program for all wireless adapters.

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