I would like to find out my mac address but i cant seem to find it. I tuyed in "ipconfig /all" and nothing happened, Is there any other way i can figure out what it is?
2006-10-09 04:28:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
The MAC (media access control) address is the unique hardware address assigned to a network interface. It must be unique on a network in order to distinguish different systems.
It is also known as the hardware or Ethernet address.
ipconfig /all will provide the MAC address for each and every interface installed in the machine.
Note however that:
a) ipconfig refers to it as a "physical address"
b) If you type this command under the RUN section of the Start menu, then the output will flash onto the screen and disappear before you can read it.
Instead try : Start--> Run --> cmd and then enter the ipconfig /all command at the command prompt.
Try here for more instructions on how to determine the MAC address:
http://www-dcn.fnal.gov/DCG-Docs/mac/index.html
2006-10-09 04:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where did you type "ipconfig /all"? If you typed it in the Run text box, nothing happened because you didn't enter into DOS prompt yet. In Run you have to type "cmd" first. That'll open up a window with a black background a.k.a. old school DOS prompt. Sorry if you know all this already... just thought that could be where you're getting hung up. Anyway it is in the DOS prompt window that you have to type ipconfig /all and it will show you all your info when you press enter.
Your MAC address is also called your Physical Address or something like that. It is in a format like:
xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx (6 pairs of letters/numbers)
Hope that helps...
2006-10-12 04:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by wreck_beach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To check your MAC address easily under Windows NT4, Windows 2000 or Windows XP: Click "Start", choose "Run...", type CMD and click OK, then type ipconfig /all in the Command Prompt window that appears. The number under physical address is the MAC address.
2006-10-09 04:31:51 · answer #3 · answered by IT Pro 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a number that is unique to your networking device. It uniquely identifies your device among all the other devices in the world. When two or more devices have a conflict in network address you may disambiguate them by checking their MAC addresses.
When you typed in ipconfig /all, you must have a section that said "Physical Address"... that is your MAC address. If you didn't, check whether your LAN card is plugged in, or if you are on a modem, check whether you are connected.
2006-10-09 04:40:22 · answer #4 · answered by sushovande 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mac address will be/might be listed under "physcial address."
Same thing. It should be a 12 digit letter/number series.
2006-10-09 04:33:17 · answer #5 · answered by The Cuke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check my source...
1st. explanation of MAC adress
2nd. expanation how to check your own
2006-10-09 04:30:19 · answer #6 · answered by J3rn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋