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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.
Since MACs can be represented in different ways, here are some examples of MAC addresses:
AB:CD:EF:12:34:56
ab-cd-ef-12-34-56
abcd.ef12.3456
Note: Many devices have multiple MAC addresses, so consider your device and whether you'll be connecting via an ethernet cable (wired) or over a wi-fi network (wireless) before selecting yours.
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Instructions
Computers and Laptops
Windows
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click the network you would like to view the MAC address for.
3. Click Details.
4. The MAC address is listed under the Physical Address heading.
Mac
1. Select Apple menu (top-left) and click one of the following:
a. macOS Ventura - System Settings
b. macOS Monterey - System Preferences
2. Click Network.
3. Click the desired network and then:
a. macOS Ventura - click Details
b. macOS Monterey - click Advanced
4. Click Hardware.
5. The MAC address is listed below.
Linux
1. Open a terminal or console window.
2. Type ifconfig.
3. The MAC address is listed as HWaddr in the format of 12:34:56:78:AB.
Chrome OS
1. Sign in to your Chromebook.
2. Click the time (bottom right).
3. Click Network (left).
4. Click the network you would like to view the MAC address for.
5. The MAC address is listed below.
iOS
Device MAC
1. Tap Settings > General > About.
2. Scroll down to Wi-Fi Address.
Wireless Connection MAC
1. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi > then tap the i next to your wireless network.
2. Scroll down to Wi-Fi Address.
Android
Device MAC
1. From Home, tap Menu > Settings > About Phone/Device.
2. Tap either Status or Hardware Information.
3. Scroll down to WiFi MAC address.
Wireless Connection MAC
1. From Home, tap Menu > Settings > Connections.
2. Tap the Wi-Fi connection name.
3. Tap the gear for the current network.
4. Tap View More.
5. Scroll down to MAC Address.
Note: Field names may vary depending on your phone's manufacturer.
Game Consoles
Nintendo Switch
1. Select the Menu and then select System Settings.
2. Select Internet Settings.
3. Select Other Information, and then select Confirm MAC Address to display the MAC address.
Playstation 3
1. Select the Menu and then select Settings.
2. Select System Settings > System Information to display the MAC address.
Note: This device supports both wired and wireless connections. Decide how you will connect before obtaining a MAC address, as addresses are based on connection type
Playstation 4
1. Select the Menu and then select Settings.
2. Select System > System Information to display the MAC address.
Note: This device supports both wired and wireless connections. Decide how you will connect before obtaining a MAC address, as addresses are based on connection type.
Playstation 5
1. From the home screen, select Settings (gear icon) > System.
2. Select System Software > Console Information to display the MAC address.
Note: This device supports both wired and wireless connections. Decide how you will connect before obtaining a MAC address, as addresses are based on connection type.
Wii
1. Plug the LAN Adapter into the USB port on your Wii.
2. Power on your Wii.
3. From the home screen, select the Wii button (lower left).
4. Select Wii Settings.
5. Select the right arrow and select Internet.
6. Select Console Information to display the MAC address.
Note: If the LAN Adapter MAC Address reads 00-00-00-00-00-00, consult your device manual to look up your MAC address on a computer.
Wii U
1. Select the Wii U menu and then select System Settings.
2. Select Internet.
3. Select View MAC Address to display the MAC address
Xbox Series S or X
1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
2. Select Profile & system > Settings.
3. Select General > Network settings.
4. Select Advanced settings > IP Settings to display the MAC address.
Note: This device supports both wired and wireless connections. Decide how you will connect before obtaining a MAC address, as addresses are based on connection type.
Xbox One
1. Select the Settings tile.
2. Select the Network tile.
3. Select Advanced Settings to display the MAC address.
Note: This device supports both wired and wireless connections. Decide how you will connect before obtaining a MAC address, as addresses are based on connection type.
Xbox 360
1. From the Xbox Dashboard, select System > Network Settings.
2. Select Edit Settings.
3. Select the Additional Settings tab.
4. Select the Advanced Settings section to display the MAC address (bottom).
Note: This device supports both wired and wireless connections. Decide how you will connect before obtaining a MAC address, as addresses are based on connection type.
Tablets or E-Readers
IPad
1. Tap Settings > General > About. The MAC address appears in the Wi-Fi Address field.
Kindle (Touch, Paperwhite)
1. Tap the Menu button on the home screen.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap the Menu button.
4. Tap Device Info. The MAC address appears in the WiFi MAC Address field.
Kindle Fire
1. Tap Settings from the home screen.
2. Tap More > Device. The MAC address appears in the WiFi MAC Address field.
Nook (Simple Touch, Glowlight)
1. Tap the Home button.
2. Tap Settings to display the MAC address.
Nook (Color, HD, HD +Plus)
1. Tap the Nav Arrow on the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap Settings > Device Info.
3. Tap About Your Nook to display the MAC address.
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