Named after getmac and chmod, ChMac is a command-line-interface (CLI) tool for Windows that changes or randomizes MAC addresses of specified network adapters, e.g. for a client device to reuse public Wi-Fi hotspot that has exceeded usage limit for the day (e.g. hotels, restaurants), or to enhance security
Publisher’s description
What is ChMac?
ChMac is an open-source network tool program for Windows from a wandersick. It ranks 50th by popularity among network tools in this catalogue. It is written in Batchfile.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,044 times. The source code on GitHub (wandersick/chmac) has 35 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and Nmap.
Project description on GitHub: “ChMac, a quick Windows batch CLI utility to change or randomize network adapter MAC address for security, or to work around usage limit of public Wi-Fi hotspots, either automatically or manually. The command, chmac.bat, changes MAC addresses in an easy-to-use interactive console alongside command-line parameters”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
- No documented silent install switch
In short: ChMac is an open-source network tool tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is ChMac safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B7A08A7390A8CDB60AF0B7AB3DCA768CF40741CE40689F788ED9E714D42A6D1E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0Latest | July 3, 2020 | — | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id wandersick.ChMac -echoco install ChMac -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- a wandersick
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- LGPLv2
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/wandersick/chmac
- Written in
- Batchfile
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2.0
- Released
- July 3, 2020
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,044
- GitHub stars
- 35
- Website
- tech.wandersick.com
- winget ID
- wandersick.ChMac
- Chocolatey package
- ChMac
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ChMac free?
Yes. ChMac is open-source software under the LGPLv2 licence.
Is ChMac safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ChMac with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does ChMac run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to ChMac?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
