Windows 95,98,ME
Windows 2000
Windows XP

Find your MAC address
How to find your MAC (Adapter) Address in Windows 95, 98, Me


  • First go to the Start Button
  • Go to Run
  • Type: winipcfg, then hit <Enter>
    A window titled "IP configuration" will appear. (See Figure 1)
  • Click on the pull down menu and select your Ethernet card
  • The MAC address is the same as the Adapter Address 
  • Copy that onto the Network Request Form to turn into the helpdesk.


If you don't see your Network Card in the list you will have to install it. If you have installed it and you still don't see it you will have to contact the Technology Department, and possibly the manufacturer of the card.


[Figure 1 ]

Find your MAC address
How to find your MAC address using the Windows command line


  • Go to the Start Button:
  • Go to Run:
  • Type command in box and hit <Enter>
  • At command prompt type:ipconfig /all | more and hit <Enter>
  • Scroll down and look for MAC (Physical) address and copy it onto your Network Request Form, and turn this
    form into the helpdesk


[ Figure 2 ]

Find your MAC address
How to find your MAC address in Windows XP


 

1. Bring up the Network Connections Window:

  • Go to the Start Menu, go to "Connect to..." Menu, go to "Show all conections." The Network Connections Window now shows up on your screen.

2. Bring up the Local Area Connection Status Window.

  • In the "Network Connections" Window, locate your "Local Area Connection" icon.
  • Double click on the "Local Area Connection" icon (See Figure 1)


[ Figure 1 ]

3. Bring up the Support Information in the Local Area Connection Status Window.

 

  • In the "Local Area Connection Status" Window, locate the "Support" tab at the top of the window.
  • Click the "Support" Tab in the "Local Area Connection Status" Window. (See Figure 2)

Local Area Connection Status
[ Figure 2 ]

4. Bring up the Network Connection Details Window.
 

  • In the Local Area Connection Status Window under the Support Tab, locate the "Details" button.
  • Click the "Details" button. (See Figure 3)

Local Area Connection Status
[ Figure 3 ]

5. Locate the MAC (Physical) Address of your Network Interface Card
 

  • Look for the line that reads "Physical Address", the value across from the physical address is your MAC address.  ( See Figure 4 )
  • Copy the MAC (Physical) address onto your Network Request Form , and turn this form into the helpdesk. 


If these instructions don't fit your system, you can use the command line instructions to help you find your MAC address

Local Area Connection Status
[ Figure 4 ]