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Find a MAC Address to Register Misc. Devices in Nomad

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4.0 - Last modified on 2026-08-13 Revised by Morgan Pyrtle

3.0 - Last modified on 2025-04-18 Revised by David Wagner

2.0 - Last modified on 2024-03-08 Revised by Joseph Hurst

Connect Misc. Devices to the Campus Network

If your device isn't eligible for eduroam, you can connect to the unsecure and unencrypted ncsu network by using your device's Media Access Control (MAC) address to enroll your device in Nomad. 

If your device is eligible for eduroam, you should enroll your device in eduroam and use the eduroam network.

Note: For devices that require a wi-fi connections between two devices on the same network (e.g., smart speakers or Chromecast), you may need to request a public IP address to potentially make a connection easier to establish between devices. Note that a public IP address will make your device's IP address visible to devices on other networks, which can pose a security risk as external devices can establish direct connections to your device.

Find the MAC Address for Your Specific Device

The method to find your device's MAC address, sometimes called a physical address, varies from system to system. The instructions may vary slightly based on the device model and manufacturer.

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

Apple TV

  1. Go to Settings on your Apple TV.
  2. Select General > Network.
  3. View the MAC address listed.

Amazon Fire TV

  1. Plug your Amazon Fire TV stick into your TV. 
    • Note: If this is your first time using this Fire TV device, then the wireless MAC address will appear in the list of wireless networks during the setup. It should be on the far-right of the list. Otherwise, move on to Step 2.
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Select System > About > Network.
  4. View the MAC address.

Roku

  1. From the Roku home screen, select Settings.
  2. Select Player Info.
  3. View the MAC address.
    • The wired MAC address is listed next to Ethernet MAC address.
    • The wireless MAC address is listed next to Wireless MAC Address.

Google Home

  1. Download the Google Home app on your phone.
  2. Select your Google Home. Make sure that your Google Home is plugged in.
  3. Select Set Up.
  4. Accept the prompt to allow your phone to connect to your Google Home.
  5. Follow the prompts for the setup questions and enter the location of your Google Home.
  6. Select Continue.
  7. View the wireless MAC address, which should be listed in the lower-right corner of the screen.

Amazon Echo

  1. Download the Amazon Alexa app on your phone or computer.
  2. Sign in with your personal Amazon account.
  3. Connect to the wireless network transmitted by your Echo device.
  4. View the wireless MAC address for your Echo, which should be at the bottom of the Echo Setup screen in the Alex app.

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Revised by Morgan Pyrtle
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