How To Find a MAC Address of Common WiFi Devices
Below are instructions on finding the MAC address of common devices that might connect to UNI's Smart Devices Network.
A MAC address is in hexadecimal format, so all 12 character should be from 0-9 or A-F. If the characters you find contain letters other than A-F it isn't a MAC address (likely a serial number instead)
Amazon
Amazon Echo
Download the Amazon Alexa app to your phone or computer from the app store.
Sign in with your Amazon account.
On your phone connect to the wireless network transmitted by your Echo device.
The wireless MAC address for your Echo can be found at the bottom of the Echo Setup screen in the Alexa app.
Fire Stick
From the Amazon app, visit the Home screen.
Choose Settings.
Choose My Fire TV or Device.
Choose About.
Choose Network.
The wifi MAC address should be located under MAC Address (Wi-Fi).
Nintendo Consoles
Nintendo DS
To locate the MAC Address from a Nintendo DS, you must first insert a Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection compatible game and access the WFC Setup Utility. Please note that the exact steps to access the setup utility varies by game. However, the setup utility is a standard menu, included with all WFC-compatible games.
After accessing the utility, tap "Options," then "System Information."
The MAC Address and Nintendo WFC ID will be listed on the screen. Unless the game player has successfully connected with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, the WFC ID will be blank.
Nintendo 3DS
From the HOME menu, highlight and select the System Settings Icon.
Select Internet Settings.
Tap Other Information.
Tap Confirm MAC Address. Your system's MAC Address will be displayed on the screen.
Wii U
From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings.
Using the Left Stick select the Internet icon and press the A Button.
Select View MAC Address and wait a moment for the MAC Address to be displayed.
Nintendo Switch
From the Switch's Home menu, go to System Settings
Scroll down and select Internet.
The MAC address will appear under System MAC Address.
Sony Consoles
Playstation 3
From the main menu, select Settings.
Select System Settings.
Select System Information.
The MAC Address will then be displayed on the screen.
Playstation 4
Arrow up and over to Settings in the PS4 menu.
Scroll down to Network
Scroll down to View Connection Status
The MAC Address will be listed next to MAC Address
Microsoft Consoles
Xbox 360
Select System Settings.
Select Network Settings.
Select Configure Network.
Under Basic Settings check to make sure IP Settings is set to Automatic.
Go to Additional Settings.
Select Advanced Settings.
The MAC Addresses for the wired and wireless adapters should be displayed.
Xbox One
Navigate to My Games and Apps
Select Settings.
Select Network.
Select Advanced Settings.
The MAC Addresses for the wired and wireless adapters should be displayed.
Streaming Devices
Apple TV
With your Apple TV remote, navigate to the Settings icon and select it.
From the Settings menu, select General.
Under General, select Network.
Your MAC Address will be next to either Wi-Fi Address or Ethernet Address depending on whether you are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or a Wired connection.
Roku/Roku Express
On the back on your Roku there are a pair of six 2-digit pairs separated by colons, e.g. 00:0D:0A:14:3A:5C. One set is for the Ethernet connector and for the other for the wireless connector.
Alternatively, from the Roku home screen, select Settings > Network > locate the value next to "Wireless MAC Address"
Smart TV/Bluray Player
Most MAC Addresses will be visible in the Settings Menu, either under the Network or About sections.
Alternatively, check with the manufacturer for instructions on how to obtain the MAC Address for your specific model.