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. .
The MAC address, sometimes referred to as a Physical Address, can be found in the device’s About, System Information, or Network Settings page. A MAC address comprises 12 letters and numbers typically separated with colons or hyphens, such as xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx or xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx.
Gaming Consoles
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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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On the home screen, open Settings by finding and tapping the gear icon. Click GeneralTap Wi-Fi.Select the About tab. Tap the blue inext to the WiFi network you’re trying to connect to Find the Wi-Fi Address listing at the bottom. This is the MAC Address of the device.
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By default, iOS devices use a “Private Wi-Fi Address”. This is a random MAC address specific to each WiFi network. If you disable Private Wi-Fi Address, the device’s built-in MAC address will be used and shown in the Wi-Fi Address listing. |
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Computers
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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). Windows lists the MAC addres as the Physical Address.
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Each network interface (i.e. WiFi, wired Ethernet) has a unique MAC address. Look for the “Wireless LAN Adapter Wi-Fi” for your WiFi MAC address, or the “Ethernet adapter Ethernet” for your wired Ethernet MAC address. |
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Finding the Wired MAC AddressClick on the Apple Icon in the top left and go to System Preferences (System Settings on 13.0 or later). Click Network Go to the Network adapter you wish to find the MAC address for. Your computer will have a different wired and wireless MAC address Click Advanced… in the bottom right Click Hardware and the MAC address will be listed
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