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How do I find MAC address on Windows?

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How do I find MAC address on Windows?

To find the MAC address on your Windows computer:

  1. Click on the Start menu in the bottom-left corner of your computer.
  2. Type ipconfig /all (note the space between the g and /).
  3. The MAC address is listed as series of 12 digits, listed as the Physical Address (00:1A:C2:7B:00:47, for example).

Is the MAC address the physical address?

The Physical Address: This is a 12-digit number also known as the MAC Address of your Network Adapter.

Is MAC address and physical address the same?

Physical and MAC addresses are the same, just different naming conventions. Each device should have a unique MAC address assigned by its vendor.

How can I find my MAC address online?

Finding the MAC Address on computer (laptops or desktops)

  1. Press both the Windows Key and the R key simultaneously.
  2. Type ncpa.
  3. Right-click your Local Area Connection or Wi-Fi Connection (depending on how you are connected) and select Status.
  4. Click Details and the Physical Address is your MAC Address.

What is a MAC address and IP address?

MAC Address stands for Media Access Control Address. MAC Address ensure that physical address of the computer is unique. IP Address is a logical address of the computer and is used to uniquely locate computer connected via a network.

How do I find an unknown MAC address?

How to identify unknown devices connected to your network

  1. Tap the Settings app.
  2. Tap About Phone or About Device.
  3. Tap Status or Hardware Information.
  4. Scroll down to see your Wi-Fi MAC address.

Does MAC address contain true or false characters?

Does MAC address contain characters. Explanation: The MAC address itself doesn’t look anything like an IP address. The MAC address is a string of usually six sets of two digits or characters, separated by colons.

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