PROBLEM:
How do I find my MAC Address?
The MAC Address is a unique identifier, assigned by a manufacturer, to an ethernet board such as a network interface card. It is your computer or printer's hardware (physical) address.
A MAC Address looks like this: 00-60-97-92-60-EX
SOLUTION:
Windows 95/98
- Open a DOS Window (Start -> Programs -> Command Prompt).
- Type the command: winipcfg
- Write down your MAC address
Windows NT
- Open a DOS Window (Start -> Programs -> Command Prompt)
- Type the command: ipconfig -all | more
- Write down your MAC address
Macintosh - Open Transport
- Open either the Appletalk or TCP/IP Control Panels
- Under the Edit Menu, select User Mode
- Change the mode to either Advanced or Admin
- Click the info button in the lower left corner of the window.
- A new window pops up - look about 1/3 of the way down for the MAC Address.
- Write down your MAC address