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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Different Android manufacturers and software versions may vary in how to find the MAC address. Go to Settings on the Apps Menu Screen. Select WiFi. Select the gear next to the WiFi network you’re trying to connect to. Select 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 MAC address listing. |
Instructions for older Android devices: Go to Settings on the Apps Menu Screen. Select About phone. Select Status. Scroll down and note the Wi-Fi
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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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On the home screen, open Settings by finding and tapping the gear icon. Tap Wi-Fi. 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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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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Plug in your Google Home. Download and open the Google Home app on your phone or tablet. Select your Google Home from the list of nearby devices, and press Set Up. Accept the prompt to allow your phone to connect to Google Home. Enter the location of your Google Home, and press Continue. The wireless MAC Address will be listed at the bottom right corner of the screen.
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