Browser Support: Computer Instructions on Finding Physical Hardware MAC Address

General Guidelines

1. Supported Systems: a. Windows b. macOS
2. Purpose: The MAC address is a unique 12-character identifier for network-connected devices, formatted as alphanumeric strings separated by colons, dashes, or other delimiters. Example formats include:
   • 01:23:45:67:AB:EF
   • 01-23-45-67-AB-EF

Finding MAC Address

On Windows Devices

1. Open Settings from the taskbar.

2. Navigate to:

a. Network & Internet

b. Choose Wi-Fi or Ethernet (based on your connection).

3. Select Hardware properties.

4. Locate Physical address (MAC) at the bottom of the window.

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Outcome: You can find the MAC address on your Windows device.

On macOS Devices

1. Click the Apple logo (top left) and select System Settings.

2. Navigate to:

a. Network on the left side of your screen.

b. Choose Wi-Fi or Ethernet (based on your connection).

3. Click Details....

4. Select the Hardware tab on the left side of your screen.

5. Your MAC Address will be displayed at the top.

Outcome: You can find the MAC address on your macOS device. Outcome: You can find the MAC address on your macOS device.