A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a number that identifies the network adapter(s) on your device. You may need to provide your MAC address to register on the Williams Network if your device does not easily connect to Wi-Fi.
To find the MAC address of your device, following the directions bellow for your device:
Note: the MAC address is always 12 alpha-numerals from 0-9 and A-F.
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- Open System Preferences and select Network
- On the left select Ethernet for wired, select Wi-Fi for wireless
- Click Advanced
- Click Ethernet
- Open System Preferences and select Network
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- Click the start button (lower left of screen)
- In the search field type: cmd
- This opens a black window. Type: ipconfig /all
- You'll get a boatload of numbers and letters. Look for the Physical Address listed under "Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection" (wired) and the "Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection" (wireless).
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- Select “Settings” from the home screen.
- Select the “General” option on the left.
- Select the “About” option on the right.
- You will see the MAC address displayed in the field labeled “Wi-Fi Address.”
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- Tap on the Apps icon from your device’s Home screen.
- Tap on the Settings icon.
- Tap on the About device icon (or About Phone on some devices).
- Tap on Status.
- Look for your device’s Mac Address below Wi-Fi MAC Address.
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XBox One
- Sign in to your profile.
- Select My Games & Apps.
- Select Settings.
- Select Network.
- Select Advanced Settings. The Wireless MAC Address will be displayed on the right-hand side of your screen.
XBox 360
- Go to My Xbox in the Xbox Dashboard and select Settings, then System.
- Select your wired network name.
- Click Configure Network.
- Select Advanced Settings from the Additional Settings tab, then select Alternate Mac Address.
- At the bottom of this screen you'll see a heading called Wired MAC.
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Sony PlayStation 3
- Power up the PlayStation 3 without a disk in the drive.
- From the PS3 main menu, select Settings.
- Select System Settings.
- Select System Information. Your MAC Address (Wi-Fi) will be displayed.
Sony PlayStation 4
- Power up the PlayStation 4 without a disk in the drive.
- From the PS4 main menu, select Settings.
- From the Settings page, select System.
- From the System page, select System Information. Your MAC Address (Wi-Fi) will be displayed.
Sony PlayStation Vita
- From the home screen, go to Settings.
- From the Settings screen, go to System.
- From the System screen, go to System Information. Your device’s MAC Address will be displayed.
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Nintendo Switch
- Select "System Settings" from the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down through the menu and select "Internet."
- The Nintendo Switch console's MAC address will be listed under "System MAC Address."
Nintendo 3DS
- Go to System Settings.
- Tap on Internet Settings.
- Tap Other Information.
- Tap Confirm MAC Address. The MAC Address will be displayed on your screen.
Nintendo Wii
- From the Wii main menu, select the Wii button.
- Select Wii Settings.
- From the Wii System Settings menu, navigate to the second page using the right-pointing arrow, and then select Internet.
- Select Console Information. The MAC Address will be displayed. (Note: Make sure to use ‘MAC Address’, not ‘LAN Adapter MAC Address’.)
Nintendo Wii U
- From the Wii U menu, select System Settings.
- Select the Internet icon and press the A button.
- Select View MAC Address. Your MAC Address will be displayed. (Note: Make sure to use ‘MAC Address’, not ‘LAN Adapter MAC Address’.)
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- From the Home screen, press Menu. Select Settings.
- You should see the Wi-Fi MAC Address located in the Device Info section.
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- Go to Settings.
- Select General.
- Select About. In the About page, you should see your MAC Address (it might be listed as Wi-Fi Address).
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You can often fine the MAC address on the bottom of your Roku device. Otherwise:
- From the Home screen, select “Settings“.
- Select “About“.
- The “Wireless MAC address” will be displayed on the screen. If you want to you a wired connection, you'll be interested in the “Ethernet MAC address“.