Finding a MAC Address for Your Gaming Console

How do I find a MAC address on my gaming console?

If a device is eligible for eduroam, you should enroll your device in eduroam and use the eduroam network.. If not, you will need to manually register your device in Nomad using the MAC address of your device to the unsecure and unencrypted ncsu network.

What is a MAC address?

The MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier assigned to a network adapter of a system. A MAC address is a 12-character string of numbers and letters, usually separated by ":" or "'-" every two characters; it is also known as a physical address for the device. MAC addresses are typically assigned by the hardware vendor and are used to allow network communication for a system.

How do I find a MAC address on my specific gaming device?

The method to find a MAC address varies from system to system. The instructions may vary slightly based on the device model and manufacturer.

Nintendo Switch

1. From the Home menu, select System Settings.
2. Select the Internet tab.
3. View the MAC address, which is labelled as System MAC address, located underneath the Connection Status.

Nintendo Wii U

1. From the Wii U menu, select System Settings.
2. Select the Internet icon.
3. Select View MAC address.
4. View the MAC address.

Nintendo 3DS

1. From the home menu, select System Settings.
2. Select Internet Settings > Other Information.
3. Select Confirm MAC Address.
4. View the MAC address.

Nintendo Wii

1. Select Wii Settings.
2. Select Internet > Console Information.
3. View the MAC address, which should be displayed on this page.
   • The wireless MAC address is listed under MAC Address.
   • The wired MAC address is listed under LAN Adapter MAC Address.

Nintendo DS

1. Make sure that wi-fi is enabled.
2. From within a wi-fi enabled game, go to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Setup in the game's menu..
3. Select System Information.
4. View the MAC address, which should be listed as the MAC address on the top line.

Xbox One

1. Go to Settings.
2. Select Network.
3. Select Advanced Settings.
4. View the MAC address.

Xbox 360

1. Press the Guide button (Xbox button) on your controller.
2. Select Settings > System Settings. to the System area of the Xbox Dashboard.
3. Select Network Settings.
4. Select Configure Network. 
5. On the Additional Settings tab, select Advanced Settings.
6. View your MAC address, labelled as Wired MAC Address, at the bottom of the screen.

PlayStation 5

1. Start up your device without a disc in the drive.
2. Select the Settings icon (gear icon) in the top-right corner.
3. Select System > System Software > Console Information.
4. View the MAC addresses. 
   
   • The wired connection is labelled as LAN cable (Ethernet).
   • The wireless connection is labelled Wi-Fi.

PlayStation 4

1. Make sure that there isn't a disc in the drive.
2. On the main menu of the PlayStation 4, go to Settings.
3. Select System > System Information.
4. The wired MAC address will appear next to MAC Address (LAN Cable). The wireless MAC Address will appear next to MAC Address (Wi-Fi).

PlayStation 3

1. Make sure that there isn't a disc in the drive.
2. On the main menu of the PlayStation 3, select Settings.
3. Select Network Settings.
4. Select Connection Status List.
5. View the MAC Address.

NVIDIA Shield

1. Select Settings.
2. Select Device.> Network > Status info.
3. View the MAC address.

What about other devices?

If a device is eligible for eduroam, you should enroll it in eduroam.

For other devices, you can reference the device's user manual, look at other documentation from the manufacturer, or contact the manufacturer.

For Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS: Finding a MAC Address on Your Device

For Misc. Devices: Finding a MAC Address to Register Misc. Devices in Nomad