Finding the MAC Address

Before You Start

You need your device's MAC address to register gaming consoles, smart devices, and other devices on the HWS network.

A MAC address is a unique 12-character identifier (digits 0–9 and letters A–F) assigned to your device's network card.

Step 1: Check the Physical Device

Most devices have the MAC address printed on a label on the back or bottom. Look for "MAC," "MAC Address," "Wi-Fi Address," or "Hardware Address."

If you find it, you're done! If not, continue below.

Step 2: Find It in Settings

Gaming Consoles

PlayStation 5

Settings > Network > Connection Status > View Connection Status

PlayStation 4

Settings > System > System Information

Xbox Series X/S

Settings > General > Network Settings > Advanced Settings

Xbox One

Settings > Network > Network Settings > Advanced Settings

Nintendo Switch

System Settings > Internet > Connection Status (look for "System MAC Address")

Smart TVs & Streaming Devices

Roku

Settings > Network > About

Apple TV

Settings > General > About (look for "Wi-Fi Address")

Amazon Fire TV

Settings > My Fire TV > About > Network

Smart TVs (General)

Settings > Network > Network Status or About

Computers

Windows

1. Press Windows + R, type cmd, press Enter
2. Type ipconfig /all and press Enter
3. Look for "Physical Address" under your network adapter

macOS

1. Click Apple menu > System Settings > Network
2. Select your connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
3. Click Details > Hardware (look for "MAC Address")

Mobile Devices

iPhone/iPad

Settings > General > About (look for "Wi-Fi Address")

Android

Settings > About Phone > Status > Wi-Fi MAC Address

MAC Address Formats

Your MAC address may look different depending on the device. These are all the same address:

• 00-B0-D0-63-C2-26
• 00:B0:D0:63:C2:26
• 00.B0.D0.63.C2.26
• 00B0.D063.C226

Need additional help? Contact the HWS IT Services Help Desk.