Tutorial [HOW-TO] Have a homemade Streetpass Relay

[Khaeroth]

Hello, i have been reading the thread and doing a lot of stuff that its mentioned in here. I did the steps from Windows 7 from DarkKnigh_t and also from Elridge, at the end i can connect to the internet with my 3ds and everything seems fine, Virtual router show my 3ds as Peer conected, the problem is when I close the 3ds to put it in sleep mode, it disappears from the Virtual Router and even waiting 10minutes or more won't make the 3ds to appear again until i open it.
I haven't got any single Streetpass from this, I even tried to be at Mii plaza with the 3ds open to see if it works because it appears in the Virtual Router while active, but still can't get streetpass.
What can it be? which other information do I need to give?

Please try guide marked with "BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE" at the first post.
Probably you have the same problem I'm dealing with.

 

[Xashas]

I tried to do that, but I think I did a mistake, I did not disallowed the hosted network or that is what I think, so the result was a Blue screen with a crash.
I started again the computer tried these steps first but it says it does not recognize a hosted network, so I tried to set it up again, but now the "attwifi" net that I did before does not appear at all in the Network Connections.
Can that be a problem? I'm currently restarting that laptop again to see if it works or if at least i can see again the attwifi network

 

[duke_srg]

> reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007 /v NetworkAddress

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007​

NetworkAddress REG_SZ 4E53504F4F25​

> reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017​

NetworkAddress REG_SZ 4E53504F4F2F​

> wmic nic + wmic nic get caption,macaddress,pnpdeviceid:

Ok, seems that Intel driver have no effect of physical MAC change on a hosted AP, like others. I suppose other methods did not switch hosted AP MAC either?

netsh interface set interface "Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter" disable
netsh interface set interface "Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter" enable
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=""attwifi"" key=""nintendozone""
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007 /v NetworkAddress
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress
wmic nic get caption,macaddress,pnpdeviceid

wmic nic is not necessary, it shows all parameters but caption, macaddress and pnpdeviceid is enough.

I tried to do that, but I think I did a mistake, I did not disallowed the hosted network or that is what I think, so the result was a Blue screen with a crash.

I heard about several Atheros-based adapter may have the drivers which may have a bluescrens with the MAC change. Anyway you don't have to find where you did wrong, just remove the virtual router and try my script, it will do all automatically (yes, Before trying anything else section in the first post). In case of any errors, just PM me with output for

wmic nic get caption,macaddress,pnpdeviceid

heres the txt file you and duke was talking about.

Fine, now just redownload the script and install it again with BASE256 list, and launch it manually without parameters, post any errors and output for

wmic nic get caption,macaddress,pnpdeviceid
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0002 /v NetworkAddress
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0005 /v NetworkAddress
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007 /v NetworkAddress

 

[Khaeroth]

Ok, seems that Intel driver have no effect of physical MAC change on a hosted AP, like others. I suppose other methods did not switch hosted AP MAC either?

netsh interface set interface "Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter" disable
netsh interface set interface "Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter" enable
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=""attwifi"" key=""nintendozone""
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007 /v NetworkAddress
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress
wmic nic get caption,macaddress,pnpdeviceid

wmic nic is not necessary, it shows all parameters but caption, macaddress and pnpdeviceid is enough.

> Reg queries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007​

NetworkAddress REG_SZ 4E53504F4F25​

​

​

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017​

NetworkAddress REG_SZ 4E53504F4F4B​

> wmic blabla...:

 

[duke_srg]

> Reg queries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007​

NetworkAddress REG_SZ 4E53504F4F25​

​

​

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017​

NetworkAddress REG_SZ 4E53504F4F4B​

> wmic blabla...:

Nope...
Once again with physical

reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress /t REG_SZ /d "021122334455"
reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress /t REG_SZ /d "021122334456"
netsh interface set interface "Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN" disable
netsh interface set interface "Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN" enable
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=""attwifi"" key=""nintendozone""
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
netsh interface set interface "Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter" disable
netsh interface set interface "Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter" enable
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=""attwifi"" key=""nintendozone""
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007 /v NetworkAddress
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress
wmic nic get caption,macaddress,pnpdeviceid

If not changed, seems that your Intel driver is not capable of changing MAC at the hosted AP, or at least is very limited in MAC choice. There was several problems with Intel drivers in the MacCycle thread indeed, but I don't know which exactly. All other Windows methods are using macshift to change the MAC, which is doing the same as we did (writing MAC to the registry and switching interface off/on to apply changes)

 

[Khaeroth]

Nope...
Once again with physical

reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress /t REG_SZ /d "021122334455"
reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress /t REG_SZ /d "021122334456"
netsh interface set interface "Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN" disable
netsh interface set interface "Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN" enable
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=""attwifi"" key=""nintendozone""
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
netsh interface set interface "Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter" disable
netsh interface set interface "Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter" enable
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=""attwifi"" key=""nintendozone""
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007 /v NetworkAddress
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress
wmic nic get caption,macaddress,pnpdeviceid

If not changed, seems that your Intel driver is not capable of changing MAC at the hosted AP, or at least is very limited in MAC choice. There was several problems with Intel drivers in the MacCycle thread indeed, but I don't know which exactly. All other Windows methods are using macshift to change the MAC, which is doing the same as we did (writing MAC to the registry and switching interface off/on to apply changes)

> reg queries

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007
NetworkAddress REG_SZ 021122334455

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017
NetworkAddress REG_SZ 021122334456

> wmic...

PD: In that case my Intel drivers can't be able to change its MAC. I'd be without solution?

 

[Xashas]

Since I did the steps with the nzone.vbs I can't see again the attwifi and everytime i try to enable it just says that it could not start the hosted network because its not in the correct status (thats the best translation i can give since its in spanish).

 

[duke_srg]

> reg queries

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007
NetworkAddress REG_SZ 021122334455

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017
NetworkAddress REG_SZ 021122334456

> wmic...

PD: In that case my Intel drivers can't be able to change its MAC. I'd be without solution?

Seems either those safe MACs are not compatible with the driver too, or just netsh did not affect interface status.
Can you manually disable/enable both wireless and hosted AP connections and then request wmic nic... again?
Or just repeat the last command set while looking on the network connections, both wireless and hosted AP must look disabled (grayed) and enabled again while commands is running.

 

[duke_srg]

Since I did the steps with the nzone.vbs I can't see again the attwifi and everytime i try to enable it just says that it could not start the hosted network because its not in the correct status (thats the best translation i can give since its in spanish).

I need the output for:

netsh wlan show drivers
wmic nic get caption,macaddress,pnpdeviceid

 

[Khaeroth]

Seems either those safe MACs are not compatible with the driver too, or just netsh did not affect interface status.
Can you manually disable/enable both wireless and hosted AP connections and then request wmic nic... again?
Or just repeat the last command set while looking on the network connections, both wireless and hosted AP must look disabled (grayed) and enabled again while commands is running.

Done.

 

[Xashas]

I'm sorry if i don't know how to quote, but these are the results with those comands duke_srg

Edited: Also its in spanish, I don't know if its a big difference, but i can try to translate everything that is needed

 

[duke_srg]

Done.

Found why it was not switched by netsh (netconnection id is used instead of the description), just once again:

reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress /t REG_SZ /d "021122334455"
reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress /t REG_SZ /d "021122334456"
netsh interface set interface "Wi-Fi" disable
netsh interface set interface "Wi-Fi" enable
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=""attwifi"" key=""nintendozone""
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
netsh interface set interface "attwifi" disable
netsh interface set interface "attwifi" enable
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=""attwifi"" key=""nintendozone""
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007 /v NetworkAddress
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress
wmic nic get caption,macaddress,netconnectionid,pnpdeviceid

And yes, if Intel driver is always using the hardware-dependent hostedAP MAC, then there is no other way to change MAC rather than found a compatible driver. Thus you have a new AGN adapter, there are probably not much compatible drivers exist.

 

[duke_srg]

I'm sorry if i don't know how to quote, but these are the results with those comands duke_srg

Edited: Also its in spanish, I don't know if its a big difference, but i can try to translate everything that is needed

Сomprendo Well, at least hosted ap is supported

reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007 /v NetworkAddress
reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0016 /v NetworkAddress
wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=""attwifi"" key=""nintendozone""
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
wmic nic get caption,macaddress,netconnectionid,pnpdeviceid | clip

then just paste (the result is in clipboard)

reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007 /v NetworkAddress | clip

<paste>

reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0016 /v NetworkAddress | clip

<paste>

 

[Khaeroth]

> Reg queries

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007
NetworkAddress REG_SZ 021122334455

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017
NetworkAddress REG_SZ 021122334456

> wmic...

Well, my laptop is from 2010 so, is not that new lol.
Also, I just realized that the hosted network is not connecting to internet. Is that normal?

 

[KentaZX]

Fine, now just redownload the script and install it again with BASE256 list, and launch it manually without parameters, post any errors and output for

wmic nic get caption,macaddress,pnpdeviceid
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0002 /v NetworkAddress
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0005 /v NetworkAddress
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007 /v NetworkAddress

Okay so install as in put it in the C drive as that "before anything" guide saids? I dont get the base256 list part and how do i launch it without parameters?

 

[duke_srg]

Okay so install as in put it in the C drive as that "before anything" guide saids? I dont get the base256 list part and how do i launch it without parameters?

Yes, install as described in "before anything..." but just use "C:\nzone.vbs start BASE256" in place of "C:\nzone.vbs start BASE16,GBATEMP" just to ensure you have enough MACs to change every 2 minutes. So after install, wait untill nzone.macs file appeared, run

schtasks /tn nzone /change /disable

then wait 2 minutes and just run nzone.vbs, post a screenshot of any error and run

wmic nic get caption,macaddress,pnpdeviceid
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0002 /v NetworkAddress
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0005 /v NetworkAddress
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007 /v NetworkAddress

Well, my laptop is from 2010 so, is not that new lol.
Also, I just realized that the hosted network is not connecting to internet. Is that normal?

I can make a test script which will roll through the all values forthe first octet of the MAC address to check the driver abilities, but if even we'll find the possible values, ot won't help much with the homepass. Try to find any updated driver at notebook manufacturer support site AND at Intel site.
Yes, this test do not change ICS, thus internet is not shared to the hosted ap.
Ok , now let's just reset the MACs to the defaults:

reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress
reg delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress
netsh interface set interface "Wi-Fi" disable
netsh interface set interface "Wi-Fi" enable
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=""attwifi"" key=""nintendozone""
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
netsh interface set interface "attwifi" disable
netsh interface set interface "attwifi" enable
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=""attwifi"" key=""nintendozone""
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0007 /v NetworkAddress
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0017 /v NetworkAddress
wmic nic get caption,macaddress,netconnectionid,pnpdeviceid

 

[Khaeroth]

The reg queries didn't found the register keys.
The hostednetwork remains without internet connection.

In the notebook manufacturer drivers website, there is a driver from 2010; older than mine.
In the Intel drivers website, there are drivers for the "Intel WiFi Link 5100" but I can't find for "Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN" which I have. It'd be the same?

 

[duke_srg]

The reg queries didn't found the register keys.
The hostednetwork remains without internet connection.

That's right, registry keys was removed, reverting back to the hardware MAC. We just tried to test MAC change ability, thus there is no internet on a hosted connection. nzone.vbs also modifies Internet Connection Sharing settings so the internet becomes shared with the hosted AP.
I'm affraid the only way for now is to search for the latest drivers. I believe you already tried machift and proved the MAC won't change this way.
If there is no driver only the passive hompass is possible - you can publish the hosted AP adapter MAC in the shared google document and the homepass users will come to you.
BTW, you gave me an idea, thus Windows homepass is not fully functional (not all MAC addresses can be set, several drivers alters the desired MAC address first octet) or as in your case not functional at all, I can make the passive script - it will make the hosted AP as usual and just register the existing MAC at my server, in that case on do not need to list his MAC in the google docs manually.

 

[Khaeroth]

That's right, registry keys was removed, reverting back to the hardware MAC. We just tried to test MAC change ability, thus there is no internet on a hosted connection. nzone.vbs also modifies Internet Connection Sharing settings so the internet becomes shared with the hosted AP.
I'm affraid the only way for now is to search for the latest drivers. I believe you already tried machift and proved the MAC won't change this way.
If there is no driver only the passive hompass is possible - you can publish the hosted AP adapter MAC in the shared google document and the homepass users will come to you.
BTW, you gave me an idea, thus Windows homepass is not fully functional (not all MAC addresses can be set, several drivers alters the desired MAC address first octet) or as in your case not functional at all, I can make the passive script - it will make the hosted AP as usual and just register the existing MAC at my server, in that case on do not need to list his MAC in the google docs manually.

I'd be glad to try anything
Btw, I found a 2013 driver from the "5100" (not the "5100 AGN", I think. Is not very specific. It just says "5100 products") and I'm downloading it.
Update: I think didn't work u_ú

 

[Xashas]

Sorry for the delayed answer, I was having some troubles understanding what to do, but these are the results from the steps
As you can see I get some Errors from the last 2 codes that I put. What could be wrong?

EDIT: Well i was trying to do this in 2 different laptops (once at a time and the other one without connection at all), these errors were ocurring in a Win7 Laptop from 2010 (Sony Vaio). Meanwhile in the other laptop everything was fine but no streetpass for me at all... but just by curiosity i connected again that newer laptop (Win8.1 from 2013, Dell Inspiron) and im getting a lot of streetpass right now. My question is, I need to change the MAC address to get more streetpass right? I have already read about this and I know how but, should I do it? I mean i just got it working and I don't want to crash it or something