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Type '''ipconfig /all''' to display information about your network adapters.
Type '''ipconfig /all | more''' to display information about your network adapters.


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<LI>Extract the Physical Address (MAC Address)
<LI>Extract the Physical Address (MAC Address)
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The physical (MAC) address should be found typically under:
The physical (MAC) address should be found typically under:
* '''Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection''' for the Wireless connection
* '''Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection''' for Wired connection
* '''Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection''' for Wired connection


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[[Category:Networking]]
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Latest revision as of 18:46, 5 December 2012

Instructions

    NOTE: These instructions apply to both Windows Vista and Windows 7.

  1. Open cmd

    Type cmd into the find input box (this input also doubles as the typical run dialog if you press enter) and press enter.
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  2. Run ipconfig

    Type ipconfig /all | more to display information about your network adapters.
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  3. Extract the Physical Address (MAC Address)

    The physical (MAC) address should be found typically under:
    • Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection for Wired connection
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