How to Find a MAC Address From a Ping
The Media Access Control, or MAC, address identifies the IP address for a particular computer. You can find the MAC address for computers running on a Windows and Linux operating system. A ping is quick test to make sure your computer's Internet connection is working and valid, regardless if it's a wired or wireless connection.
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Instructions
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Windows
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Click the "Start" button in the bottom left corner of the desktop.
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Type "cmd" in the search box and then press "Enter" on your keyboard. A black screen will appear.
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Type "ipconfig" after the "C:\" prompt.
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Hit "Enter" on your keyboard. The MAC address is the 12-digit "Physical Address."
Linux
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Open the "su" command.
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Type "ifconfig -a" on the screen after the "#" prompt.
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Hit "Enter" on your computer's keyboard. The MAC address is the HWaddr listed on the first line.
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