Your Wired MAC Address
Your Wired MAC Address is the 12-character ID that indentifies your wired network card. (a.k.a. Ethernet ID). Depending on the manufacturer, this address may have a different name and location. Refer to the product manual for more information.
- Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences... The System Preferences window will open.
- In the System Preferences window, under Internet & Network, click Network. The Network window will open.
- In the Network window:
- Select Ethernet (at left), and make sure the Ethernet status is Connected.
- Click Advanced... (lower right corner). Several tabs will appear in the Network window.
- Select the Ethernet tab.
- Under the Ethernet tab, find the Wired MAC Address in the Ethernet ID field (at top).
Your Wireless MAC Address
Your Wireless MAC Address is the 12-character hardware ID for your wireless network card (a.k.a. Physical Address or AirPort ID). Depending on the manufacturer, this address may have a different name and location. Refer to the product manual for more information.
- Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences... The System Preferences window will open.
- In the System Preferences window, under Internet & Network, click Network. The Network window will open.
- In the Network window, select AirPort (at left), and make sure the AirPort Status is turned On. If not, click Turn AirPort On.
- Next to Show AirPort status in menu bar, click Advanced.... Several tabs will appear in the Network window. Select the AirPort tab.
- Under the AirPort tab, find the Wireless MAC Address in the AirPort ID field (at bottom).
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