Manually assign an IP address to your Xbox One, using the previously fetched IP and MAC addresses. This action once again varies between models, so search for specifics on your router. And setting an alternate MAC address requires a restart so basically it is forgetting the MAC address I'm giving it together with the date and time. Edit: Turns out that factory reset fixed the issue of the xbox going back to Sept 1 2014 but it hasn't fixed the issue of not taking alternate MAC.
I hope this saves people hours of searching. As the title reads, using an Alternate MAC address no longer works on the Xbox One S. I tried for hours to figure out how to change the MAC on my new Xbox One S, so I could use it while I am at a hotel (I travel a lot). When I went into Advanced Network Settings and changed the MAC, the system rebooted, but reverted back to the old MAC. I even tried to change the MAC address on my laptop Wifi adapter to match the Xbox One S so I could spoof it that way, but Windows requires Alternate MAC addresses to start with a 02.
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Finally, I contacted Xbox support and they informed me that the Xbox One S does not support Alternate MAC Addresses. They noted my concern, but did not have a resolution. I am now trying to figure out an alternate solution that does not require a hot spot service. I am very disappointed as I bought the new Xbox One S so that I could use it when I travel. I found a solution for those in need, but it requires you to purchase a travel router. 1.) Purchase a travel router that supports WISP. 2.) Connect to the travel routers web interface using a computer, tablet, or phone (via Ethernet or Wifi).
3.) Using the web interface, connect to the hotel internet servicing using WISP mode. 4.) Try going to a webpage and you should be directed to the hotel's Wifi gateway. 5.) Enter your room or other info and get connected to the Wifi service. 6.) Either plug the Xbox One S into the travel router using Ethernet or connect to it's Wifi network. You should now be on Xbox live using the hotel internet (assuming they do not have it blocked).