How do I find a device’s MAC address?
You must know the MAC address for a device when you are doing the following:
• Assigning an IP address based on a MAC address (when using DHCP)
• Allowing or denying devices access to your WiFi network (MAC filtering)
The steps for finding a device’s MAC address depend on the operating system. If your device
runs an operating system not listed in the following procedures, see the appropriate operating
system documentation.
Tip
How do I find a device’s MAC address on a Windows 7,Vista ,
or XP device?
To find the MAC address on a Windows 7,Vista , or XP device:
1. Open the command prompt window:
a. Select Start > Run.
b. Enter cmd or command and click the OK button.
2. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all and press the Enter button.
3. Write down the physical address for the entry that relates to the wireless network connection.
It appears as a series of numbers and letters.This is the MAC address of your wireless adapter.
How do I find a device’s MAC address on a Windows 8 device?
To find the MAC address on a Windows 8 device:
1. In the Charms bar, click the Search icon.
2. Select Command Prompt.
3. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all and press the Enter button.
4. Write down the physical address for the entry that relates to the wireless network connection.
It appears as a series of numbers and letters.This is the MAC address of your wireless adapter.
How do I find a device’s MAC address on a Mac OS X device?
To find the MAC address on a Mac OS X device:
1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences > Network.
2. Select the wireless adapter that is connecting to the routing hardware.
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