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.
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.
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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Go to Settings on the Apps Menu Screen. Select About (device)WiFi. Select Statusthe gear next to the WiFi network you’re trying to connect to. The device's MAC address is located under WiFi MAC AddressSelect View more. The MAC address will be displayed. Note: Android devices randomize their MAC address for each WiFi network by default.
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By default, Android devices randomize their MAC addresses. This results in a random MAC address specific to each WiFi network. If you set “MAC address type” to “Phone MAC,”, the device’s built-in MAC address will be used and shown in the Wi-Fi Address listing. |
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Open the Apps list, and tap on Settings. Select About. Tap on More Info. You will now be able to see the MAC Address (as well as the IMEI and SIM ID) of your Windows phone.
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