In general, you will find MAC addresses in the system settings, general information, or network settings/status of your device. Occasionally, the MAC address is printed on a label affixed to the bottom of a device. So if your laptop has both an Ethernet port and Wi-Fi built-in, you will see two MAC addresses in the system configuration. For each network interface in your device, there is a unique MAC address associated with it. Can a device have more than one MAC address? The MAC address is a 12 digit hexadecimal number that is most often displayed with a colon or hypen separating every two digits (an octet), making it easier to read.Įxample: A MAC address of 2c549188c9e3 is typically displayed as 2C:54:91:88:C9:E3 or 2c-54-91-88-c9-e3. The NIC is where you make your physical connection to the network, by plugging in an Ethernet cable or connecting to a WiFi signal. The MAC address is tied to the Network Interface Controller (NIC), a subcomponent of the larger device.
Just like each house has it's own postal address, every device connected on a network has a Media Access Control (MAC) address, that uniquely identifies it. That is the MAC address of the LAN adapter.This is a MAC Address What's a MAC Address and how do I find it? Look for the line that says Physical Address.Right click Ethernet 2 or Local Area Connection 2 and select Status.
In the run dialog box, type ncpa.cpl then click OK.A run dialog box should appear on your screen. On your keyboard, press the Windows key and the letter R together.Plug the Ethernet cable into the LAN adapter.Wait for the automatic driver installation to complete.Click the Advanced button on the bottom right.Click the Apple icon located at the top left corner of your screen.Plug the LAN Adapter into the USB port on your computer.If the LAN Adapter MAC Address reads 00-00-00-00-00-00, this is incorrect and you must use your computer to get the correct MAC address. The MAC address will then be displayed on the screen under LAN Adapter MAC Address.Select the right arrow to advance to the next set of settings.From the home screen, select the Wii button in the lower left corner.Plug the LAN Adapter into the USB port on your Wii.There are two methods to retrieving the MAC address of the Wired LAN Adapter for the Wii: Using your Wii or Using your computer. This Wired LAN Adapter for the Wii has been tested and verified to work on our network. A wired connection can be established by purchasing a Wired LAN Adapter compatible with the Wii. You must use a wired connection via Ethernet cable to gain Internet access. NOTE: Wireless for the Wii is not supported on the Ramapo network.
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