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In order to connect an Internet of Things (IoT) device to the UConn network, you will be asked to register your device by providing the device's MAC address. Every network-connected device has an IP address and a unique MAC address that identifies it on the network. This article covers how to find the MAC address on devices commonly registered with ITS. 

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titleGaming Consoles


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titlePlaystation 3
  1. At the home menu, go left to select Settings, then choose Network Settings
  2. Select Settings and Connection Status List
  3. Scroll to the bottom area to find the MAC Address.


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titlePlaystation 4
  1. Select Settings on the home screen
  2. Scroll down to System
  3. Select System Information
  4. The wired and wireless MAC Address are listed at the bottom of the screen.


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titleXbox 360
  1. Go to the home screen.
  2. Choose System Settings to the far right in the home screen.
  3. Choose Network Settings
  4. Select Wireless Network
  5. Select Configure Network
  6. Select Additional Settings
  7. Select Advanced Settings
  8. The Wireless MAC address should be listed on the middle area.


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titleXbox One
  1. Press the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide.
  2. Select System > Settings > General > Network settings.
  3. Choose Advanced Settings
  4. At the bottom of this screen you'll see a headings for wired MAC and wireless MAC addresses.
  5. For connecting to the UCONN-GUEST network, please give the wireless MAC address to the ITS Tech Support Center.


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titleNintendo Switch
  1. Select System Settings from the home screen
  2. Select Internet
  3. Your System MAC Address should be displayed on this screen
  4. If the System MAC Address is not displayed on this screen, select Internet Settings
  5. Scroll to the bottom and note the System MAC Address


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titleSmart TV's


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titleSamsung

To locate your Samsung Smart TV MAC address you will have to navigate to the Network settings.

To navigate to the Network Settings follow these instructions

  1. Press Menu.
  2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight Network, Then press ENTER.
  3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight Network Settings, Then press ENTER.
  4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight Wireless, then press ENTER. 


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titleInsignia

To locate your Insignia Smart TV MAC address you will have to navigate to the Network settings.

To navigate to the Network Settings follow these instructions

  1. Press ENTER. The settings menu opens. (or press Menu)
  2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight Network, Then press ENTER.
  3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight Wireless, then press ENTER.


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titleSharp

To locate your Sharp Smart TV MAC address you will have to navigate to the Network settings.

To navigate to the Network Settings follow these instructions

  1. Press the Menu on the remote.
  2. Press ◀ or ▶ to highlight Initial Setup, then press Enter.
  3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Internet Setup, then press Enter.
  4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Network Setup, then press Enter.
  5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Connection Type, then press Enter.
  6. Press ◀ or ▶ to highlight Wireless, then press Enter.
  7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Setup, then press 
  8. The MAC Address should be on the bottom of the page.


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titleSony

To locate your Sony Smart TV MAC address you will have to navigate to the Network settings.

To navigate to the Network Settings follow these instructions

  1. Press the Home
  2. Use the arrow keys to scroll to Settings, then press Enter.
  3. Use the arrow keys to scroll to Network Setup, then press Enter.
  4. From the menu, select Wireless Setup, then press Enter.
  5. Click on Network Setup - Status and the MAC Address should be on the screen.


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titleVizio

To locate your Vizio Smart TV MAC addresses you will have to navigate to the Network settings.

To navigate to the Network Settings follow these instructions

  1. Press Menu on the remote.
  2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight the Network, then press OK.
  3. The Network Connection menu displays.
  4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight Manual Setup,Then press OK. The IP Settings menu is displayed.
  5. At the bottom of the menu the MAC addresses are displayed.


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titleLG

To locate your LG Smart TV MAC addresses you will have to navigate to the Network settings.

To navigate to the Network Settings follow these instructions

TVs before 2012:

  1. Press the Home
  2. Press on Settings, then press Network.
  3. Press Network Settings
  4. The MAC address will be listed after it runs a network test.

2012 and after:

  1. Press Settings on the remote.
  2. Choose "Support" (The ? icon) and then "Product/ Service Info." 
  3. It will be listed in the Product/ Service info box.


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