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Overview
A MAC address is the unique identifier for a network device. This value is recorded when you register your device for the wired and wireless networks at UT.
Instructions
Windows 10
Taskbar method:
- Click the network icon on your Windows 10 taskbar, next to the clock. This icon will be for either Wi-Fi or Ethernet depending on how you're connected.
- Click Properties on your connection. This will open your network's settings window.
- Scroll down to the Properties section. Your MAC address should be right next to the words "Physical address."
Command prompt method:
- Open the command prompt by searching Command Prompt in the Start Menu search or taskbar.
- Type ipconfig /all and press Enter. This will display your network configuration.
- Find your adapter's physical address. Scroll down to your network adapter and look for the values next to "Physical Address," which is your MAC address.
macOS
- Click the Apple icon located at the top left corner of the screen.
- Select System Preferences.
- Select Network.
- Select the appropriate connection type on the left, Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- Click Advanced located in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- The MAC address will be labeled as “Wi-Fi Address” or “Airport Address.”
Apple iOS
- Select Settings from the home screen.
- Select General
- Select About
- Your MAC address will be listed under Wi-Fi Address
Android
Some Android devices differ depending on the manufacturer and which version of Android is running, but in general the MAC address can be found by the following method:
- Select Settings from the applications menu
- Near the bottom of the settings menu, select About Device
- Select Status
- The MAC address will be listed under Wi-Fi MAC Address
Xbox One
- From the main Xbox One homepage, select My Games & Apps
- Select Settings
- Select Network
- Select Advanced Settings
- Your Wired MAC address will be listed on the right
Playstation 4
- Select Settings
- Select System
- Select System Information
- Your MAC address will be listed next to MAC address (LAN Cable)
Nintendo Switch
- Select System Settings from the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down through the menu and select Internet
- The Nintendo Switch console's MAC address will be listed under System MAC Address
Nintendo 3DSXL, 3DS, 2DS
- Select System Settings
- Select Internet Settings
- Select Other Information
- Select Confirm MAC address
Kindle Fire
- From the Home screen, select the gear icon
- Select More +
- Select Device
- Your MAC address will be listed under Wi-Fi MAC Address
Kindle Paperwhite / First Generation
- From the home screen, select Menu
- Select Settings
- Select Menu
- Select Device Info
- Your MAC address will be listed under Wi-Fi MAC Address
Apple TV
- Select Settings
- Select About
- Your MAC address will be listed next to Ethernet ID
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- You can also find your MAC address on the UPC label of your Apple TV labeled as Ethernet ID
Roku
- From the Home screen, press Up to show the menu bar
- Select Settings
- Select Player Info
- Your MAC address will be listed
Google Home
- Turn on the Google Home.
- Open the Google Home App on your tablet or phone.
- Choose the Google Home Mini from the list of nearby devices. Select Set Up.
- When asked about your Wi-Fi info, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner of your screen.
- You should see the MAC address of your Google Home Mini in the window that pops up.
Amazon Echo & Alexa Devices
- Open the Alexa app on your tablet or phone.
- Select Devices at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Echo & Alexa in the upper-left of the screen.
- Select the Echo device you want to register.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page to the About menu. (You may have to click the gear icon first.)
- The MAC address will be listed on the About page.