In order to connect an Internet of Things (IoT) device to the UConn network, you must 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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| - At the home menu, go left to select Settings, and then choose Network Settings
- Select Settings and Connection Status List.
- Scroll to the bottom area to find the MAC Address.
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| - Select Settings on the home screen.
- Scroll down to System.
- Select System Information.
- The wired and wireless MAC Addresses are listed at the bottom of the screen.
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| - Go to the home screen.
- Choose System Settings at the far right of the home screen.
- Choose Network Settings.
- Select Wireless Network.
- Select Configure Network.
- Select Additional Settings.
- Select Advanced Settings.
- The Wireless MAC Address should be listed in the middle area.
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| - Press the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide.
- Select System > Settings > General > Network settings.
- Choose Advanced Settings.
- At the bottom of this screen, there are headings for Wired MAC and Wireless MAC Addresses.
- To connect to the UCONN-GUEST network, give the Wireless MAC Address to the ITS Tech Support Center.
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| - Select System Settings from the home screen.
- Select Internet.
- Your System MAC Address should be displayed on this screen. If the System MAC Address is not displayed on this screen, select Internet Settings.
- Scroll to the bottom and note the System MAC Address.
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- On the home screen, open Settings by finding and tapping the gear icon.
Click General. - Select the About tab.
Find the Wi-Fi Address listing at the bottom. This is the MAC Address of the device.
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- Press the Windows key and R to open the Run window
- Type cmd to open the Command Window
- type ipconfig /all to list all of your network adapters (wired and wireless)
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Finding the Wired MAC AddressClick on the Spotlight icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen and type in Network Utility. Select Network Utility from the drop-down menu. - To determine the Wired MAC Address, select Ethernet from the network interface drop-down menu.
- The device’s MAC Address will be listed under Hardware Address.
Finding the Wireless MAC AddressClick on the Spotlight icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen and type in Network Utility. Select Network Utility from the drop-down menu. To determine the Wireless MAC Address, select AirPort (or Wi-Fi for OSX 10.7 and above) from the network interface drop-down menu. The device’s MAC Address will be listed under Hardware Address.
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