The MAC address is a unique identifier for each device on a network. A MAC (Media Access Control) address, sometimes referred to as a hardware or physical address, is a unique, 12-character alphanumeric attribute that is used to identify individual electronic devices on a network. An example of a MAC address is: 00-B0-D0-63-C2-26.
At UIndy the primary reason individuals will need a MAC address is to register or identify devices to the UIndy wired or wireless network.
Windows
- Click the Windows Search magnifying glass.
- Enter
Command Prompt. - Click on the Command Prompt Desktop app to launch.
- Once the program has launched enter
getmac/v. - Press Enter on your keyboard.
- A series of rows and columns are generated and now provide you with an Ethernet (wired) and a Wi-Fi (wireless) MAC address in the Physical Address column.
- Wireless MAC address will be identified as Wi-Fi.
- Wired MAC address will be identified as Ethernet.
MacOS
- From your Apple dock click on System Preferences.
- Click on Network.
- To find a wireless MAC address first click Wi-Fi in the left column.
- Click Advanced.
- Click on the Hardware tab.
- You will see your wireless MAC address listed simply as MAC Address.
- In order to obtain a wired MAC address, first click on Ethernet in the left column.
- Click Advanced.
- Click on the Hardware tab.
- You will see your wired Ethernet MAC address listed simply as MAC Address.
iOS Mobile
This includes the iPod, iPhone, and iPad line of products.
- Tap Settings on the Home screen of your iOS mobile device.
- Tap General.
- Tap About.
- The device's MAC address is listed to the right of the Wi-Fi Address.
Android
This includes mobile devices, including phones and tablets.
- Tap the Settings on your Android device.
- Tap Wireless & Networks, About Device, or Connections (the name of this selection will be dependent upon your device).
- Next make sure that your Wi-Fi is turned on.
- Tap Wi-Fi to bring up more options.
- Tap the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen to generate more options.
- Tap Advanced.
- You may have to tap View More to expand the visible information.
- The MAC address will be listed on the bottom of this screen.
Smart TV or streaming device
Personal Assistants
Amazon Echo or Dot (Alexa)
Gaming console
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