How to find/display your MAC Address:
Macintosh

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Macintosh OS X
Macintosh OS w/ Open Transport (Pre-MacOS X)
Macintosh OS w/ MacTCP (Pre-MacOS X)

Macintosh OS X

  • Wired (MacOS 10.2 and earlier)
    • From the dock, select System Preferences
    • Select Network, Select Location, Select Interface
    • Select TCP/IP Tab
    • Locate the number next to the Ethernet Address. This is your MAC address
  • Wired (MacOS 10.3 and later)
    • From the dock, select System Preferences
    • Select Network, Select Location, Select Interface
    • Select Ethernet Tab
    • Locate the number next to the Ethernet ID. This is your MAC address
  • Wireless (AirPort)
    • From the dock, select System Preferences
    • Select Network, Select Location, Select Interface
    • Select AirPort Tab
    • Locate the number next to the AirPort ID. This is your MAC address
The MAC Address will be displayed in the form of 00:0D:93:13:51:1A.

Macintosh OS w/ Open Transport (Pre-MacOS X)

  • From the Apple Menu, select Control Panels
  • Open either the Appletalk or the TCP/IP Control Panel
  • From the Edit Menu, select User Mode
  • Change the mode to Advanced or Admin
  • Click the Info Button (lower left hand corner)
  • An AppleTalk or TCP/IP window will pop up
  • Locate the number next to the Hardware Address. This is your MAC address
The MAC Address will be displayed in the form of 00 0D 93 13 51 1A.

Macintosh OS w/ MacTCP (Pre-MacOS X)

  • Make sure CAPS Lock is not on
  • Make sure the Macintosh is connected to an Ethernet network
  • From the Apple Menu, select Control Panels
  • Open the MacTCP Control Panel
  • Hold down the Option Key and click the Ethernet icon
  • Locate the number next to the Hardware Ethercard Address that appears beneath the icon. This is your MAC address
The MAC Address will be displayed in the form of 00 0D 93 13 51 1A.
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