This article will help you find the MAC (Media Access Control) address of your device; it may be referred to as a "MAC address", "physical address", "hardware address", "ethernet address", or "BSSID address".
This address is the unique identifier for the network card in your device, the component which allows you to connect to networks. If your device can connect to both wired and wireless networks, it will have different MAC addresses for each connection type.
Identifying a MAC address
MAC addresses are 12-character series of alphanumeric pairs, typically separated by either a dash or a colon. Letters may or may not be capitalized. They will look like one of these:
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0a:1b:2c:3d:4e:5f
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0a-1b-2c-3d-4e-5f
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0A1B2C3D4E5F
Please note that many devices have multiple MAC addresses; consider your use-case, and whether you need the ethernet (wired) or Wi-Fi (wireless) MAC address of the device.
Finding the MAC address on your device
These instructions are typically found in your device Settings, within the Network/Internet/Wi-Fi section, and are often listed under hardware/connection properties/details. Carnegie Melon's How to Find Your Device MAC Address lists most devices (including phones, computers, gaming consoles, etc.).
For physical Poly phones provisioned by the college, you can find the phone's MAC address using these instructions.
What if my device isn't listed?
Search the Internet for the make and model of your device + "MAC address" to find instructions on the vendor's support site; e.g., "nintendo switch 2 mac address" .
If you need help, please contact the Helpdesk for assistance.