Locate and identify your device's MAC address

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.

The following devices are not supported on the UIndy network: wireless printers, personal routers, access points, and Google Chromecast.

Windows
  1. Click the Windows Search magnifying glass.
  2. Enter Command Prompt.
  3. Click on the Command Prompt Desktop app to launch.
Depicts steps 1, 2, and 3
  1. Once the program has launched enter getmac/v.
  2. Press Enter on your keyboard.
Depicts step 4
  1. 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.
  2. Wireless MAC address will be identified as Wi-Fi.
  3. Wired MAC address will be identified as Ethernet.
depicts steps 7 and 8
MacOS
  1. From your Apple dock click on System Preferences.
Depicts step 1
  1. Click on Network.
Depicts step 2
  1. To find a wireless MAC address first click Wi-Fi in the left column.
  2. Click Advanced.
Depicts steps 3 and 4
  1. Click on the Hardware tab.
  2. You will see your wireless MAC address listed simply as MAC Address.
Depicts steps 5 and 6
  1. In order to obtain a wired MAC address, first click on Ethernet in the left column.
  2. Click Advanced.
Depicts steps 7 and 8
  1. Click on the Hardware tab.
  2. You will see your wired Ethernet MAC address listed simply as MAC Address.
Depicts steps 9 and 10
iOS Mobile

This includes the iPod, iPhone, and iPad line of products.

  1. Tap Settings on the Home screen of your iOS mobile device.
Depicts step 1
  1. Tap General.
  2. Tap About.
Depicts steps 2 and 3
  1. The device's MAC address is listed to the right of the Wi-Fi Address.
Depicts step 4
Android

This includes mobile devices, including phones and tablets.

Note: These instructions are assumed to be general and usable for a large variety of Android devices. However, due to the number of Android mobile devices we are not able to ensure these instructions work for all Android devices. In the event these instructions do not work for your device, it is recommended that you review your phone manufacturer's website.

  1. Tap the Settings on your Android device.
Depicts step 1
  1. Tap Wireless & Networks, About Device, or Connections (the name of this selection will be dependent upon your device).
Depicts step 2
  1. Next make sure that your Wi-Fi is turned on.
  2. Tap Wi-Fi to bring up more options.
Depicts steps 3 and 4
  1. Tap the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen to generate more options.
Depicts step 5
  1. Tap Advanced.

 

Depicts step 6
  1. You may have to tap View More to expand the visible information.
Depicts step 7
  1. The MAC address will be listed on the bottom of this screen.
Depicts step 8
Smart TV or streaming device

To find the Mac address for your smart TV, go to Google and type in "How do I find the Mac address on my "make/model" smart TV. 

Amazon Fire TV Stick

Apple TV

Roku

 

Personal Assistants

Amazon Echo or Dot (Alexa)

Gaming console

XBox, XBox 360, XBox One

PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5

Wii, Wii U, Switch