Why WLAN interface mac address changes to random value and how to stop it ?

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Issue

  • When WLAN interface is down, the mac address changes to random value.
    But when the same interface is up and connected to SSID, the correct mac address is shown in ip command.
  • How to disable mac randomization during scanning and when interface is down.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and above.
  • NetworkManager 1.4.0 and above.

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