Finding The MAC Address On Different Devices

You will need your MAC address to connect your device to RamNet-Guest. Be sure to use the correct MAC address depending on your connection type; many devices have both a wireless and a wired MAC address. If your device is not listed here, please check your user manual or contact the device manufacturer for device-specific instructions.

After locating your MAC address, visit WCU Wireless Device Registration for instructions on registering your game console or entertainment device. 

Amazon Echo

  1. Download the Amazon Alexa app to your phone or computer and sign in with your Amazon account.
  2. Connect to the wireless network transmitted by your Echo device.
  3. The wireless MAC address for your Echo can be found at the bottom of the Echo Setup screen in the Alexa app.

Amazon Fire TV

  1. Plug your Amazon Fire stick into your TV.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select System.
  4. Select About.
  5. Select Network.
  6. Locate "MAC Address (Wi-Fi)".

Android

  1. The specific instructions for finding the MAC address of an Android device may vary slightly based on the manufacturer. Below are the instructions for default Android 7.1 Nougat (used on Pixel smartphones):
  2. Open the Settings app.
  3. Select About Phone/Tablet > Status
  4. The MAC address will appear under Wi-Fi MAC address.

**NOTE**: When connecting to RamNet-Guest, you will need to click the Advanced options and change "MAC address type" from Randomized MAC to Phone MAC. If this is not done, the MAC address will change every 24 hours and you will not be able to connect to RamNet-Guest.

Apple iOS

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Select General > About.
  3. The wireless MAC address is listed next to Wi-Fi Address.

**NOTE**: When connecting to RamNet-Guest, you will need to first select the network, then modify the settings by selecting the Info button (i) next to the network name. You will need to turn off "Private Address". If this is not done, the MAC address will change every 24 hours and you will not be able to connect to RamNet-Guest.

Apple macOS

  1. Click the Apple button in the top-left corner of the screen and select System Preferences.
  2. Select Network in the System Preferences menu.
  3. Select the interface you want to find the MAC address for from the list on the left side of the Network window, then click Advanced.
  4. Click the Hardware tab. The MAC address will then be listed.

Apple TV

  1. From the main menu, select Settings.
  2. Select General.
  3. Select About.
  4. Locate "Wi-Fi Address".

Microsoft Xbox 360

  1. From the Xbox 360 main menu, go to My Xbox > System Settings > Network Settings > Configure Network
  2. Select the Additional Settings tab and then select Alternate Mac Address.
  3. The wireless MAC address will be listed at the bottom of this screen

Microsoft Xbox One

  1. From the Xbox One home screen, select Settings.
  2. Under the Console tab, select Network.
  3. Select Advanced Settings. The wireless MAC address will be displayed.

Microsoft Xbox Series X or Series S

  1. Navigate to the Settings page.
  2. Select Network.
  3. Select Advanced Settings.
  4. Under IP settings, the MAC address will be listed next to Wireless MAC on the right-hand side of the screen (this is also where the IP address and other information is located).

Nintendo 3DS

  1. From the 3DS's main menu, go to System Settings > Internet Settings > Other Information.
  2. Select Confirm MAC Address. The wireless MAC address will appear.

Nintendo Wii

  1. Select Wii Settings.
  2. Select Internet > Console Information.
  3. The wireless MAC address is listed under MAC Address

Nintendo Wii U

  1. From the Wii U main menu, select System Settings.
  2. Select Internet > View MAC Address. The wired/wireless MAC address will be listed.

Nintendo Switch

  1. From the Switch's Home menu, go to System Settings
  2. Scroll down and select Internet.
  3. The MAC address will appear under System MAC Address.

Roku

  1. From the Roku home screen, select Settings > Player Info.
  2. The wireless MAC address is listed next to Wireless MAC address.

Sony PlayStation 3

  1. Navigate to Settings.
  2. Select System Settings.
  3. Select System Information.
  4. View information on the PS3 system. The MAC address is shown there.

Sony PlayStation 4

  1. On the PlayStation 4 main menu, go to Settings > System > System Information.
  2. The wireless MAC address will appear next to MAC Address (Wi-Fi).

Sony PlayStation 5

  1. Power on the PS5 without a disc in the system.
  2. In the PS5 menu, arrow up and select Settings.
  3. Scroll down to Network.
  4. Scroll down to View Connection Status.
  5. The MAC Address will be listed next to MAC Address (Wi-Fi).
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