The Mac Address (Media Access Control Address) is the unique identifier assigned to a network adapter of a system. Mac addresses are typically assigned by the hardware vendor and are used to allow network communication for a system. There are various ways to find a mac address, but below are listed examples on Windows and MacOS followed by weblinks with other options.
Steps to find the Mac Address on a Windows System:
- Click Start, Windows Powershell, Windows Powershell
- Type get-netadapter
- Press Enter
Steps to find the Mac Address on a MacOS System:
- Click on the Apple menu in the upper left hand corner of the screen
- Select System Preferences
- Select Network
- Select Ethernet (for wired) or WiFi (for wireless)
- Select Advanced
- Select Hardware
Here are some weblinks for additional Mac Address information:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAC_address
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-find-your-pcs-mac-address-windows-10