Overview
This article provides steps to find your MAC (Media Access Control) address from an Apple Macintosh with an operating system of X.
Instructions
How to find a wired MAC address
- Open 'System Preferences' and select 'Network'.
- From the 'Show' drop down list, select 'Built-in Ethernet'.
- Select the 'Ethernet Tab'.
- Your MAC Address is labeled 'Ethernet ID'.
How to find a wireless MAC address
- Open 'System Preferences' and select 'Network'.
- From the 'Show' drop down list, select 'Airport'.
- Your MAC Address is labeled 'Airport ID'.
Troubleshooting
If you are on Mac OS 10.2 or earlier, select the 'TCP/IP' tab instead of the 'Ethernet' tab. Your wired MAC Address will be labeled as 'Ethernet Address'.
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