How to find your MAC (Ethernet/Hardware) address

A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique ID assigned to every internet-connected machine that allows it to be identified when connected to a specific network.

Finding your MAC (Ethernet) address on a Windows PC

1. Click on the Start menu in the bottom-left corner of your computer. Select Run or type cmd into the search bar at the bottom of the Start menu to bring up the command prompt.
2. Type getmac /v (note the space between the g and /).
3. The MAC address is listed as series of 12 digits, listed as the "Ethernet Address", "Hardware Address" or "Physical Address." (00:1A:B2:C3:D4:E5, for example).  Each network adapter (wireless, Ethernet, etc.) has a separate MAC address.

If you are using an adapter, dock, or dongle, be sure that:

• your computer is on
• the device is plugged into your computer
• the network cable is plugged into the wall port and your device

Finding your MAC (Ethernet) address on an Apple Computer (OS 10.5 and higher)

1. From the dock, select System Preferences.
2. Select the Network applet.
3. Select Ethernet from the left hand side.
4. Click on Advanced from the lower right.
5. For OS X 10.8 or 10.9:
   1. Select the Hardware tab.
   2. The MAC Address should be listed.
6. For other OS X:
   1. Select the Ethernet tab.
   2. The number next to Ethernet ID is your MAC Address. It will look something like the following: 00:1A:B2:C3:D4:E5