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Overview
Your MAC address (also called a Wi‑Fi Address, Physical Address, or Hardware Address) is a unique identifier assigned to the network card inside your device. FAU uses the MAC address to register your device on the wireless network.
Follow the instructions below to locate your MAC address on your specific device.
What is a MAC Address?
A MAC Address is a 12‑digit alphanumeric code (for example: A1:B2:C3:D4:E5:F6) used to identify your device on the network.
You may see it listed as:
- Wi‑Fi Address
- Wireless MAC
- Hardware Address
- Physical Address
- Ethernet MAC (if wired)
Most devices have separate MAC addresses for Wi‑Fi and Ethernet.
How to Locate Your MAC Address
Because each manufacturer has different menus and settings, the exact steps vary. However, most devices list their MAC address in their network settings.
General tips for locating your MAC Address:
- Look under Settings → Network / Wi‑Fi / About / Status
- Search online:
“How to find MAC address on [your device model]”
- For laptops/desktops, the MAC address appears in the network adapter settings
- For phones/tablets, the MAC address is shown in the Wi‑Fi details
- For game consoles/TVs, it appears in Network → About / Status / System Information
Tips for locating your MAC Address per common devices:
Use these as general locations and high-level tips of where your MAC Address may be located.
- Windows: Network → Wi‑Fi → Properties → Physical Address
- macOS: System Settings → Network → Wi‑Fi → Wi‑Fi Address
- iPhone/iPad: Wi‑Fi → (i) next to the network → Wi‑Fi Address
- Android: Settings → About Phone → Wi‑Fi MAC Address
- Chromebook: Settings → Network → Wi‑Fi → Hardware Address
- Game Consoles (PS/Xbox/Switch): Settings → Network → Status / Advanced
- Smart TVs & Streaming Devices: Settings → Network → About / Status
If you still cannot find your MAC Address, try one of these:
- Search for your device model online
- Check the manufacturer’s support page
- Look underneath or on the back of your device (common for TVs/consoles)
Need Help?
Contact the Help Desk at 561)297-3999 or submit a request.