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Can a MAC address be traced?

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Mar 15, 202657284 views
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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?

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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…

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