AirPort Express MAC Cloning

I want to set up a private wifi network in my hotel room with an AX. To do this I need to first log in directly with my computer via wired connection to complete the agreement via my browser. I will them need to spoof or clone my computer's MAC address on my AX so that the hotel server thinks it is talking to my computer and allow it to connect. Is that possible with an AX?
Message was edited by: davige49

Welcome to the discussions!
Spoofing is not supported. This works very well for me at most hotels with an ethernet connection.
Configure your Express by connecting an ethernet cable from the computer to the Express.
Open AirPort Utility and click Manual Setup
Click the Internet icon at the top of the pane.
Set Connection Sharing for "Off/Bridge Mode"
Click the Wireless tab.
Mode should be "create a wireless network"
You can add passwords, etc. Update to save changes.
Unplug the Express from power.
Now connect the ethernet cable from the hotel jack to the Express and power it up.
This setting will allow the Express to pass through the settings from the hotel router and you should be able to open your laptop, click your browser and pay the charges.

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