Follow these instructions to find your computer or mobile device’s media access control address (MAC address). Follow the steps for the operating system that you use.
Example of a MAC address: 00:00:00:a1:2b:cc
Every device connected to your home network has a unique MAC address. If your computer has multiple network adapters (for example, an Ethernet adapter and a wireless adapter), each adapter has its own MAC address.
You can block or allow service to a specific device if you know its MAC address.
To find your device’s MAC address:
Click the link for your operating system:
- Click Windows Start or press the Windows key.
- In the search box, type cmd.
- Press the Enter key.
A command window displays. - Type ipconfig /all.
- Press Enter.
A physical address displays for each adapter. The physical address is your device’s MAC address.
- Click Start > Run.
A Run text box appears. - In the Run text box, type cmd.
- Press Enter.
A command prompt displays. - In the command prompt, type ipconfig /all.
- Press Enter.
Under Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection, a Physical Address displays. This is your computer’s Ethernet MAC address.
- Select Apple Icon > System Preferences > Network > Advanced.
A network box displays. - Select WiFi.
A WiFi Address or Airport Address displays. This is your device’s MAC address.
- Launch the terminal
- Type fconfig in terminal
- Your MAC address is displayed
Select Settings > General > About.
A Wi-Fi Address displays. This is your device’s MAC address.
In most cases, you can follow this procedure to locate your MAC address:
Select Settings > About Device > Status.
A WiFi Address or WiFi MAC Address displays. This is your device’s MAC address.
If this does not work, refer to your device’s user manual.
If you do not see your operating system listed, refer to your device’s user manual or product support website.