This repository contains a study on MAC address randomization behavior in Wi-Fi probe requests, using empirical data from two smartphones: an iPhone 14 Pro Max and a Samsung Galaxy A36.
Modern smartphones increasingly use randomized MAC addresses to enhance user privacy during Wi-Fi network discovery. This project investigates how randomization varies across:
- Device manufacturers
- OS and hardware versions
- Operational conditions
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Devices Tested:
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Samsung Galaxy A36
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Tooling:
- Wireshark
- ASUS laptop with Wi-Fi adapter supporting 802.11 capture
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Conditions:
- 6 different combinations of Wi-Fi ON/OFF, screen ON/OFF, and power-saving ON/OFF
- Each test lasted ~20 minutes, under controlled indoor conditions on Wi-Fi channel 2