Is is possible to change MAC address of a WiMAX USB adapter?

Question

Wondering if it is possible to change the MAC address of a WiMAX USB adapter (read WiMAX, not Wi-Fi) manufactured by Motorola, ZTE, Intel etc. I've tried a few tools that did changed the MAC address of the adapter to another valid MAC address (that I coped from another equipment made by same company) but then I was not able to connect to the network, the connection software took long time stating "obtaining IP address"; then few seconds after it got one said "lost IP address". Wondering if changing MAC address of such devices actually work.

Solution

It is possible to change the MAC address with the motorola WiMax dongles that use the Motorola Connection manager. There is a hidden menu, and it can be changed in there. I don't remember the exact command to change it, and I don't have the software installed currently, but to access the hidden menu, go to the Profiles menu then hit: Ctrl + Shift + Alt + ~

Also, Intel only makes internal cards. It is not possible(unless you have the development tools, that are only available for intel employees) to change the mac.

Comments

[Salman A]

My internet service provider gave me two devices: a regular WiMAX router and a complimentary USB WiMAX adapter (to carry around with my laptop). Now that they've implemented MAC address authentication I was asked to provide MAC address of the "preferred" device so that they can "bind" my account with that MAC address and I cannot therefore use the USB adapter anymore. I need to use the USB device on occasions such as when I am traveling therefore trying to "spoof" the same MAC address as that of the router (but I'll use one device at a time).