Finding Your IP and Network Hardware Addresses

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Below are directions for finding your IP Address and Network Hardware (MAC) Address on your computer.

Microsoft Windows 7 & 10

  1. Click the Start button
  2. In the search bar, type cmd
  3. At the top of the Start menu, cmd.exe should appear. 
  4. Click on cmd.exe.
  5. A black command box will appear with a blinking cursor.
  6. At the blinking cursor, type ipconfig /all 
  7. Press Enter.
  8. Below the heading "Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:" look for the
    1. - IPv4 Address entry
    2. - Physical Address entry (also known as MAC address)

Mac OS X

  1. Click on the Apple Menu.
  2. Select System Preferences.
  3. Click Network. A list of your network connections will appear at the left.

To check your Wi-Fi IP and Network Hardware Addresses:

  1. Click on Wi-Fi on the main network page.
  2. Click the Advanced... button. Your "Wi-Fi address" (your hardware address) will appear at the bottom of the window.
  3. To view your IP address, Click on the TCP/IP tab. Your IPv4 and IPv6 addresses will be listed.

 To check your Ethernet (or wired) IP and Network Hardware Addresses:

  1. Click on Ethernet on the main network page.
  2. Click the Advanced... button. Your IP addresses (IPv4 and IPv6) will be shown in the window that opens.
  3. To view your hardware address, Click on the Hardware tab.
  4. The "MAC Address" listed in this window is your hardware address.
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