How to change the MAC address in Win 8 to spoof a Roku Player through a WiFi splash page?

Solution 1:

You can change the address in the device manager of Windows

• Start Device manager
• locate the network device
• open the properties and look for the entry Network Address and enter your MAC adress you want.

(source: mydigitallife.info)

Solution 2:

UGH! They don't make it easy!

I followed the directions from @magicandre1981's answer, and it didn't work (Network Address not present in property list). So I followed the directions in the link, and it didn't work (no change in MAC address).

So, I tried using this freeware program, and it didn't work (no change in MAC address). But at the bottom of the window, there was an option to use 02 as the first byte when selecting a random MAC, and link to "why".

So, it appears that Windows 8 requires you to use 02 as the first byte if you want control of the number. It sets a flag in the card enabling "Locally Administered". With this I was able to make the MAC address change.

Sadly, this still doesn't solve the problem. Since the Roku's address doesn't start with 02, using one that does will not trick the router! Repairing the Linux laptop appears to be my best option.

Solution 3:

I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet, but I have always used SMAC to change my MAC address on Windows.

It is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, 2003, VISTA, 2008, Windows 7. It's a bit dated but you may be able to get it to work and play nice with Windows 8. They have a SMAC 2.7 beta that might have a better chance of succeeding.

Once you do get it working, it works like a charm and I've always had great luck with it.

Side Note:
Why don't you just install your linux distro and dual boot or wipe the drive and install?