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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.

Gaming Consoles

 Playstation 3

  1. At the home menu, go left to select Settings, and then choose Network Settings

  2. Select Settings and Connection Status List.

  3. Scroll to the bottom area to find the MAC Address.

 Playstation 4

  1. Select Settings on the home screen.

  2. Scroll down to System.

  3. Select System Information.

  4. The wired and wireless MAC Addresses are listed at the bottom of the screen.

 Playstation 5

  1. Select Settings on the home screen.

  2. Scroll down to Network.

  3. Scroll down to View Connection Status.

  4. The wired and wireless MAC Addresses will be listed on this screen.

  5. To connect to the UCONN-GUEST network, give the Wireless MAC Address to the ITS Tech Support Center.

 Xbox 360

  1. Go to the home screen.

  2. Choose System Settings at the far right of 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 in the middle area.

 Xbox One/Series S/Series X

  1. Press the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide.

  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Network settings.

  3. Choose Advanced Settings.

  4. On the right side of this screen, there are headings for Wired MAC and Wireless MAC Addresses.

  5. To connect to the UCONN-GUEST network, give the Wireless MAC Address to the ITS Tech Support Center.

 Nintendo Switch

  1. Select System Settings from the home screen.

  2. Select Internet.

  3. Your System MAC Address should be displayed on this screen. If the System MAC Address is not displayed on this screen, select Internet Settings.

  4. Scroll to the bottom and note the System MAC Address.

Mobile Devices

 Android Device

  1. Go to Settings on the Apps Menu Screen.

  2. Select WiFi.

  3. Select the gear next to the WiFi network you’re trying to connect to.

  4. Select View more. The MAC address will be displayed.

    1. Note: Android devices randomize their MAC address for each WiFi network by default.

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.

 Windows Phone

  1. Open the Apps list, and tap on Settings.

  2. Select About.

  3. 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.

 iOS Device

  1. On the home screen, open Settings by finding and tapping the gear icon.

  2. Tap Wi-Fi.

  3. Tap the blue i next to the WiFi network you’re trying to connect to

  4. Find the Wi-Fi Address listing at the bottom. This is the MAC Address of the device.

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.

Computers

 Windows Computer

  1. Press the Windows key and R to open the Run window

  2. Type cmd to open the Command Window

  3. type ipconfig /all to list all of your network adapters (wired and wireless). Windows lists the MAC addres as the Physical Address.

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.

 OSX/macOS Device

Finding the Wired MAC Address

  1. Click on the Apple Icon in the top left and go to System Preferences (System Settings on 13.0 or later).

  2. Click Network

  3. Go to the Network adapter you wish to find the MAC address for. Your computer will have a different wired and wireless MAC address

  4. Click Advanced… in the bottom right

  5. Click Hardware and the MAC address will be listed

Smart Devices

 Google Home

  1. Plug in your Google Home.

  2. Download and open the Google Home app on your phone or tablet.

  3. Select your Google Home from the list of nearby devices, and press Set Up.

  4. Accept the prompt to allow your phone to connect to Google Home.

  5. Enter the location of your Google Home, and press Continue.

  6. The wireless MAC Address will be listed at the bottom right corner of the screen.

 Google Home Mini

  1. Plug in your Google Home Mini.

  2. Download and open the Google Home app on your phone or tablet.

  3. Select your Google Home from the list of nearby devices and press Set up.

  4. When the setup asks what Wi-Fi name to connect to, press the 3 dots in the upper right-hand corner. This will display the Mac Address.

 Amazon Echo (Dot, Spot, Plus, Show)

  1. Download the Amazon Alexa app to your phone or computer and sign in with your Amazon account.

  2. Connect to the network transmitted by the Echo device.

  3. The Wireless MAC Address for the Echo will be listed at the bottom of the Echo setup screen in the Alexa app.

 Amazon Fire TV

  1. Plug the Amazon Fire TV stick into your TV.

  2. If this is your first time using this device, the Wireless MAC Address will be shown on the far-right side of the available networks list.

  3. If this device has been used in the past, navigate to Settings → My Fire TV → About → Network, and the Wired and Wireless MAC Addresses will be displayed.

 Apple TV

  1. Plug in your Apple TV and follow the setup until you reach the step to connect to a network.

  2. Select UCONN-GUEST and attempt to connect. This will fail, which is normal.

  3. The Wireless MAC Address will display on the screen.

 Roku Stick

Using your Roku remote, access the Secret Menu.

  1. Press [Home] 5 times.

  2. Press [Fast Forward] 3 times.

  3. Press [Rewind] 2 times.

  4. Your MAC Address will be displayed as a Wireless MAC Address.

Smart TVs

 Samsung

To locate your Samsung Smart TV MAC Address, navigate to the Network settings.

  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. 

 Insignia

To locate your Insignia Smart TV MAC Address, navigate to the Network settings.

  1. Press ENTER, or press Menu.

  2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight Network. Then press ENTER.

  3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight Wireless. Then press ENTER.

 Sharp

To locate your Sharp Smart TV MAC Address, navigate to the Network settings.

  1. Press 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 Enter. The MAC Address should be at the bottom of the page.

 Sony

To locate your Sony Smart TV MAC address, navigate to the Network settings.

  1. Press 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 appear.

 Vizio

To locate your Vizio Smart TV MAC addresses, navigate to the Network settings.

  1. Press Menu on the remote.

  2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight the Network. Then press OK. The Network Connection menu will display.

  3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight Manual Setup. Then press OK. The IP Settings menu will display. 

  4. Scroll to the bottom to find the MAC Addresses.

 LG

To locate your LG Smart TV MAC Addresses, navigate to the Network settings.

TVs Before 2012:

  1. Press the Home.

  2. Press Settings. Then press Network.

  3. Press Network Settings. 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 (question) icon) and then Product / Service Info. The MAC Address will be listed in the Product / Service info box.

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