Find the MAC address for some common devices below.
Streaming Devices
- AppleTV
- For Wireless MAC address:
Plug in your Apple TV and follow the set up until you reach the step to connect to a network.
Select a wireless network and attempt to connect. This will fail, which is normal.
The wireless MAC address should now be displayed on the Apple TV’s screen.
- For Wired MAC address:
Connect your Apple TV to an Ethernet port.
On the Apple TV, navigate to Settings > General > Network. Record the MAC address listed.
- Amazon Fire TV
- Plug in your Amazon Fire TV stick into your TV
- If this is the first time using this Fire TV device, the wireless MAC address will appear in the list of wireless networks during setup at the far-right of the list.
- If this Fire TV stick has been used in the past, navigate to Settings > System > About > Network and the wireless MAC address will be listed at this screen.
- Roku
- From the Roku home screen, select Settings > System > About > Wireless MAC Address
- Chromecast
- Visit Settings on your Chromecast app.
- The MAC address will be listed at the bottom of the window.
- Smart TV
- Each smart tv is unique; however most MAC addresses are visible in the Settings Menu in the Network or About sections.
- Alternatively, check with the manufacturer of your smart tv for instructions on how to obtain the MAC address for your specific model.
- NVIDIA Shield
- Select Settings
- Select Device
- Select Network
- Select Status info
Gaming Devices
- Nintendo Switch
- From the Switch’s Home menu, go to System Settings
- Scroll down and select Internet.
- The MAC address will appear under System MAC Address.
- Nintendo Wii U
- From the Wii U main menu, select System Settings.
- Select Internet > View MAC Address. The wired/wireless MAC address will be listed.
- Nintendo Wii
- Select Wii Settings.
- Select Internet > Console Information.
- The wireless MAC address is listed under MAC Address. The wired MAC address is listed under LAN Adapter MAC Address.
- Nintendo 3DS
- From the 3DS’s main menu, go to System Settings > Internet Settings > Other Information.
- Select Confirm MAC Address. The wireless MAC address will appear.
- NVIDIA Shield
- Select Settings > Device > Network > Status Info
- The MAC address will be listed on the Status Info screen.
- Xbox
- If you are setting up your Xbox One for the first time:
- Complete the initial setup until you reach the network connection step.
- Attempt to connect to Device-Northwestern. This will fail, which is normal.
- Select Fix it.
- Wait for the troubleshooter to fail.
- The MAC addresses will now be listed. Use Wired MAC for Ethernet connections and Wireless MAC for Wi-Fi connections.
- If you have previously set up your Xbox One:
- From the Xbox One home screen, select Settings.
- Under the Console tab, select Network.
- Select Advanced Settings. The wired and wireless MAC addresses will be displayed
- PlayStation
- On the PlayStation main menu, go to Settings > System > System Information.
- The wired address will appear next to MAC Address (LAN Cable). The wireless MAC address will appear next to MAC Address (Wi-Fi).
Other Devices
- Amazon Echo
- Download the Amazon Alexa app to your phone or computer and sign in with your Amazon account.
- Connect to the wireless network transmitted by your Echo device.
- The wireless MAC address for your Echo can be found at the bottom of the Echo Setup screen in the Alexa app.
- Google Home
- Plug in your Google Home.
- Download and open the Google Home app on your phone.
- You should see your Google Home listed. Select it then press Set Up.
- Accept the prompt allowing your phone to connect to your Google Home.
- Answer the set up questions listed.
- Enter the location of your Google Home and select Continue.
- The wireless MAC address will be listed at the bottom right corner of the screen.
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