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A MAC address is a unique hardware address that allows your device to be identified and registered on a network. Please see the instructions below to find the MAC address of some the most common devices we encounter.
Tips:
- Some device manufacturers include the MAC address on the box a device is packaged in as well as on a sticker on the device itself (usually on the bottom or back on a stick with the serial number and model information). These are good places to check first for your MAC address!
- MAC address are always listed using the 0-9 and A-E as:
00:00:00:00:00:00
OR
00-00-00-00-00-00
- Note that there are many different versions of devices. If you cannot find the MAC address using these instructions, check your user manual or search for instructions online for your specific model.
Gaming Consoles
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Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
- From the Home menu, select System Settings.
- Select Internet.
- The MAC address is listed next to System MAC address.
Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, or 2DS
- Go to System Settings.
- Select Internet Settings.
- Select Other Information.
- Select Confirm MAC address.
- The MAC address is displayed on this screen.
PlayStation
PlayStation 5
- Go to Settings.
- Select System.
- Select System Software.
- Select Console Information.
- You can find the MAC address on this screen.
PlayStation 4
- Go to Settings.
- Select System.
- Select System Information.
- You can find the MAC address on this screen.
PlayStation 3
- Go to Settings.
- Select Network Settings.
- Select Connection Status List.
- You can find the MAC address on this screen.
Xbox
Xbox Series X/S
- Go to Settings.
- Select Network Settings.
- Select Advanced Settings.
- On the IP Settings menu, the wireless MAC address will be listed by Wireless MAC.
Xbox One
- Go to Settings.
- Select Network.
- Select Advanced Settings.
- You can find the MAC address on this screen.
Xbox 360
- Go to Settings.
- Select System.
- Select Network Settings.
- Select a wireless network from the list or set up one manually.
- From Additional Settings, select Advanced Settings.
- At the bottom of this screen you’ll see the MAC address under a heading called MAC Address.
Smart Home Devices
Amazon Echo Devices
New devices that have not been set up
- Download and sign in to the Amazon Alexa app.
- Start the process for adding a new device.
- Follow the setup prompts to connect to the wireless network the Echo will broadcast.
- This time, on the screen displaying available networks to connect your Echo to, scroll down to the bottom.
- Your Echo's wireless MAC address should be listed.
Existing devices that have already been set up
- Open the Alexa App on your mobile device.
- Tap More in the bottom right.
- Tap Device Settings.
- Tap the device you're trying to connect.
- Tap Settings (Gear icon) in the top right.
- Scroll down and tap About.
- Your Echo's wireless MAC address should be listed.
Google Home Devices
New devices that have not been set up
- Download and sign in to the Google Home app.
- Start the process for adding a new device.
- During setup, when prompted to connect to wi-fi, tap the 3 dots in the top right.
- Select Show MAC address.
- Your Google Home's wireless MAC address should be listed.
Existing devices that have already been set up
- Open the Google Home app.
- Tap on the device you need the MAC address for.
- Tap Settings (gear icon).
- Select Device Information.
- Scroll down to the Technical information section.
- Your Google Home's wireless MAC address should be listed.
Streaming Devices
Streaming devices that rely on UPnP will not function on the campus network
Fire Stick/TV
- Go to Settings.
- Select System.
- Select About.
- Select Network.
- Your MAC address should be listed.
Roku Devices
Roku players/streaming sticks
- Go to Settings.
- Select System.
- Select About.
- The Roku's MAC address should be listed.
Roku TCL TV (may also apply to other Roku devices)
- Go to Settings.
- Select Network.
- Select Wi-fi.
- Select New Wireless Connection.
- Select Other Options.
- Scan for networks again and the MAC address should display.
Apple TV
- Go to Settings.
- Select About or Network.
- Look for the MAC address next to Ethernet Address for the wired network or Wi-Fi address for the wireless connection.
- Alternatively, you may find the MAC address printed on the UPC label on the Apple TV box.
Google TV
- Go to Settings.
- Select Network.
- Select Status.
- Your MAC address will be listed on this screen.
Smart TVs
Seiki Smart TV
- Go to Settings
- Go to Setup
- Select Network
- Select IP address
- Both the wireless and wired MAC addresses are listed on this page.
Vizio Smart TV
- Press the Menu button on the remote
- Select Network
- Select Manual Setup
- The RJ45 (wired) and/or Wireless MAC address will appear on the screen.
Phones/Tablets
iOS/iPadOS
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap General.
- Tap About.
- Scroll down, and your MAC address will be displayed next to Wi-Fi address.
Android
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap About phone/device.
- Tap either Hardware information or Status.
- Your MAC address will be displayed under Wi-Fi MAC Address.
Computers
macOS
macOS Mojave and earlier
- Click the Apple logo in the top left of the screen.
- Click System Preferences.
- Click Network.
- Select the network type (WiFi/Wireless or Ethernet/Wired) that you need the MAC address for.
- Click Advanced...
- Your MAC address will be displayed in one of two places depending on the network type you chose:
- For WiFi/Wireless, your MAC address will be displayed on the first page, near the bottom, next to WiFi address:
- For Ethernet/Wired, your MAC address will be displayed by clicking the Hardware tab. It will be shown next to MAC address on the Hardware page.
macOS Ventura and later
- Click the Apple logo in the top left of the screen.
- Click System Settings.
- Click Network.
- Select the network type (WiFi/Wireless or Ethernet/Wired) that you need the MAC address for.
- Click Details.
- Click Hardware.
- Your MAC address will be displayed next to MAC address in the Hardware tab.
Windows
- Open the Start Menu.
- Type Command Prompt into the search box and press Enter.
- Click on Command Prompt in the search results.
- In the window that appears, type the following command, then press Enter.
- The MAC Address for each network card in the computer will display under Physical Address.
- If you see multiple MAC addresses listed, you may want to run another command to see more details. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press the Enter.
- Details about the MAC Address and the Physical Address for ALL Ethernet Adapters, Wireless Adapters, and Tunnel Adapters will be displayed.
Linux
- Open the Terminal.
- Type ip link show and press Enter.
- The MAC addresses for all available network adapters should be displayed.
- Addresses like wlan0 are wireless, while eth0 is Ethernet.