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Find the MAC Address for Game Consoles

Follow these general instructions to get started. For additional information, refer to your device manual or manufacturer's website.

  1. Select the Menu and then select System Settings.
  2. Select Internet Settings.
  3. Select Other Information, and then select Confirm MAC Address to display the MAC address.
  1. From the home screen, select Settings (gear icon) > System.
  2. Select System Software > Console Information to display the MAC address.

Note: This device supports both wired and wireless connections. Decide how you will connect before obtaining a MAC address, as addresses are based on connection type.

  1. Select the Menu and then select Settings.
  2. Select System > System Information to display the MAC address.

Note: This device supports both wired and wireless connections. Decide how you will connect before obtaining a MAC address, as addresses are based on connection type.

  1. Select the Menu and then select Settings.
  2. Select System Settings > System Information to display the MAC address.

Note: This device supports both wired and wireless connections. Decide how you will connect before obtaining a MAC address, as addresses are based on connection type.

  1. Plug the LAN Adapter into the USB port on your Wii.
  2. Power on your Wii.
  3. From the home screen, select the Wii button (lower left).
  4. Select Wii Settings.
  5. Select the right arrow and select Internet.
  6. Select Console Information to display the MAC address.

Note: If the LAN Adapter MAC Address reads 00-00-00-00-00-00, consult your device manual to look up your MAC address on a computer.
  1. Select the Wii U menu and then select System Settings.
  2. Select Internet.
  3. Select View MAC Address to display the MAC address
  1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings.
  3. Select General > Network settings.
  4. Select Advanced settings > IP Settings to display the MAC address.

Note: This device supports both wired and wireless connections. Decide how you will connect before obtaining a MAC address, as addresses are based on connection type.

  1. Select the Settings tile.
  2. Select the Network tile.
  3. Select Advanced Settings to display the MAC address.

Note: This device supports both wired and wireless connections. Decide how you will connect before obtaining a MAC address, as addresses are based on connection type.
  1. From the Xbox Dashboard, select System > Network Settings.
  2. Select Edit Settings.
  3. Select the Additional Settings tab.
  4. Select the Advanced Settings section to display the MAC address (bottom).
Note: This device supports both wired and wireless connections. Decide how you will connect before obtaining a MAC address, as addresses are based on connection type.

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