Locating the Physical Address

How do I find my physical address?

The physical address, is found on your computer. It is a 12 digit unique number which identifies your computer on our network.  To locate this address follow the directions below depending on your operating system:

NOTE: You do not want a PPP or an AOL Adapter. Your adapter address should start with "00-".

• Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME

  1. Click on the Start button and then select Run.
  2. In the run field type: "winipcfg".
  3. Click on OK.
  4. Select your ethernet adapter from the drop-down menu.
  5. Make a note of your adapter's physical address.
     

• Microsoft Windows 2000/XP

  1. Click on the Start button and then select Run.
  2. In the run field type: "cmd".
  3. Click on OK.
  4. At the command prompt, type in "ipconfig /all" and press enter.
  5. Make a note of your adapter's physical address.

• Macintosh OS X

  1. Select System Preferences from the Apple dropdown menu in the top left corner of your screen.
  2. Select the Network icon from the Internet and Network submenu.
  3. Double-click (built-in) Ethernet.
  4. Select the Ethernet tab.
  5. Record your Ethernet ID.
  6. Make a note of your adapter's physical address.