The Media Access Control, or MAC address, is an alphanumeric code assigned to certain types of networking hardware. The MAC address is typically assigned to a piece of hardware by its manufacturer, and they are commonly assigned to Ethernet cards. MAC addresses help to identify each computer on a network specifically and play an important role in network security. Knowing each MAC address on a network can help the network administrator easily identify and filter intruders.
Step 1
Click "Start." Type "system information" into the search bar.
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Step 2
Click "System Information."
Step 3
Click the "+" to the left of "Components."
Step 4
Click "Network."
Step 5
Click "Adapter" to view the computer's network adapters.
Step 6
Scroll down until you see a "Name" entry that contains a brand name to the right of it. This is the name of your device.
Step 7
Scroll down slightly until you see "Mac Address." This is your Mac address.
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