The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique 12-character identifier (e.g. 00-0e-68-22-28-90) for a specific network endpoint such as the network adapter located in WiFi devices.
If you are using some networks to register a WiFi device, you may be required to know the device's MAC address and pass it on to the administrator of the network you are trying to join so that certain services such as internet access can be enabled for your device.
The instructions differ slightly depending upon which Device and Operating system you are running.
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 10
Mac OSX
iPhone/iPad
Android
Finding the iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch MAC Address
To locate the MAC Address of your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, follow these steps:
- Tap Settings.
- Select General.
- Then select About.
- The MAC address is listed as WiFi Address.
You Wifi Address will be unique - this is also a good opportunity to make a record of your Serial and IMEI Number (listed further down) in case of physical or identity theft
Find the MAC Address with Windows 8
To locate the Wireless Adapter MAC Address, follow these steps:
- Press the Windows Start key to open the Start screen.
- Type cmd and press Enter to launch the command prompt.
- Type ipconfig /all into the command prompt.
- Look for the Wireless Adapter MAC address listed as Physical Address.
- Type exit and press Enter to exit the command prompt.
Find the MAC Address with Windows 7 / Vista
To locate the MAC Address, follow these steps:
- Click the Wireless Network Connection
icon from within your system tray (near the clock).
- Select Network and Sharing Center.
- Select View status.
- Select Details.
- The MAC address is listed as Physical Address:
Find the MAC Address with Windows XP/2000
To locate the MAC Address, follow these steps:
- Double-click the Wireless Network Connection
icon from within your system tray (near the clock).
- Select the Support tab.
- Select Details.
- The MAC address is listed as Physical Address:
