Wireless - Find the MAC address on common devices

To register a device on the UWL network, you will need its MAC address. Jump to your device category below, or scroll to find your device.

• Streaming Devices — Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV / Stick, Roku
• Computers — macOS, Windows 11, Steam Deck
• Gaming Consoles — Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox
• Smart TVs & Other Devices

Streaming Devices

Apple TV

• Go to the main menu and select "Settings"
• Select "General" then select "About"
• Look for "Wi-Fi Address"

Amazon Fire TV / Stick

• From the Main Menu go to Settings
• Select "System"
• Then go to "About"
• Toggle down to Network
• Look for the MAC Address (Wi-Fi)

Roku

• Go to Settings and press OK
• Select "System" and press OK
• Then select "About" and press OK
• You will then see the MAC address for both the wireless and wired connection depending on the device

Computers

macOS

• Go to "System Settings"
• Select "Network" and then "Wi-Fi"
• Scroll to the bottom and select "Advanced..." in the bottom right
• Look for "Wi-Fi MAC Address"

Windows 11

• Go to "Settings"
• Select "Network & internet" on the left-hand side
• Select "Wi-Fi" and then "Hardware properties"
• Look for "Physical address (MAC):"

Steam Deck

• Press the Steam button and select "Settings"
• Select "Internet"
• Select your connected network, "UWL-Eagle"
• You will find your MAC address towards the bottom of the pane that appears

Gaming Consoles

Nintendo Wii U

• From the Wii U Menu, select "System Settings"
• Using the left stick select the "Internet" icon and press the A button
• Select "View MAC Address" and wait a moment for the MAC address to be displayed

Nintendo Switch

• Navigate to "System Settings" on the home screen
• In "System Settings," navigate to "Internet" > "Internet Settings"
• Your MAC address will be displayed under "Connection Status"

Nintendo Switch 2

Steps are the same as Nintendo Switch above.

• Navigate to "System Settings" on the home screen
• In "System Settings," navigate to "Internet" > "Internet Settings"
• Your MAC address will be displayed under "Connection Status"

PlayStation 3

• From the home menu go to Settings > System Settings and press the X button
• Scroll down until you see "System Information" and press the X button
• You will then see your MAC address

PlayStation 4

• Navigate to the "Settings" icon
• Select "System"
• Select "System Information"
• You will then see both MAC addresses listed (one for Wi-Fi and one for LAN cable)

PlayStation 5

• Go to "Settings"
• Select "System"
• Go to "System Software" and then "Console Information"
• Look for "MAC address (Wi-Fi)"

Xbox 360

• Navigate to My Xbox on the Xbox Dashboard
• Select System Settings
• Select Networking Settings
• Select Configure Network
• Go to Additional Settings
• Select Advanced Settings
• The MAC address for the wired and wireless adapters will then be displayed

Xbox One

• Navigate to "My Games & Apps"
• Select "Settings" then "All Settings"
• In the settings pane, select "Network" then "Network Settings"
• Select "Advanced Settings"
• You will see both wired and wireless MAC addresses listed

Xbox Series X/S

• Go to "Settings"
• Under General, select "Network settings" and then "Advanced settings"
• Look for "Wireless MAC" under "IP Settings"

Smart TVs & Other Devices

Due to the large number of vendors for these devices we do not provide specific instructions. We do offer these suggestions:

• Look in the Settings menu on the device, either in the About or Networking section if applicable
• Check the manufacturer's website or documentation
• Search online, for example: "how to find the MAC address of a Vizio TV"