Your Wired MAC Address is the 12-character ID that indentifies your wired network card. Your Wireless MAC Address is the 12-character hardware ID for your wireless network card. On a Linux machine, these IDs are the same.
These instructions are based on the Ubuntu version of Linux, however, the terminal command described below should work on all versions of Linux.
- Open a Terminal window (usually located in Applications > Accessories > Terminal).
- In the Terminal window, at the prompt, type ifconfig and press Enter. You will see a list of the networking devices installed on your computer and their respective information.
- Your wired or wireless network card will most likely be named eth1. Find your MAC Address in the HWAddr field (at right).
Need Help?
If you encounter problems, submit an online Help Request.
- or -
Contact the OIT Help Desk at 545-9400.
