NetworManager changes MAC address during wireless network scanning

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

Since Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 NetworManager changes MAC address during wireless network scanning. This may cause unexpected scenarios if known MAC addresses are used to grant access to the wireless network for example.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 or newer

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