Overview
A MAC address is a unique 12 character identifier assigned to each device that has internet connectivity.
It may appear in one of the following formats:
0000:0000:0000
000000-000000
00:00:00:00:00:00
Registering your wireless device with IWU allows you to manage your devices and who may access them on the network.
Locating MAC Address by Device
Device
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How to Find the Mac Address
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Amazon Echo |
- Connect your Amazon Echo to a power source.
- Download and open the Amazon Alexa app on your computer or mobile device.
- In the Amazon Alexa app, select your device.
- Scroll down on the page of the selected device until you find "MAC address."
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Amazon Fire TV / TV Stick
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- Connect your Amazon device to your TV.
- From the main menu, navigate to Settings.
- Select My Fire TV, then About.
- Scroll down to Network.
- The MAC address will be found under "MAC Address (Wi-Fi)"
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Android Devices |
- Navigate to Settings
- Select About Phone/Tablet, then Status
- Scroll until you find "Wi-Fi MAC address"
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Apple iOS |
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Navigate to Settings
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Select Wi-Fi, then select the "IWU-WiFi" wifi
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Locate the setting "Private Wi-Fi Address" and turn it off
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The MAC address is underneath, found under "Wi-Fi Address"
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Apple TV |
- Connect your Apple TV to your TV.
- From the main menu, navigate to Settings.
- Select About
- The MAC address will be found under "Wireless ID"
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Google Home / Chromecast
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- Connect your Google Home to a power source.
- Download the Google Home app on your mobile device.
- In the Google Home app, select your device, then select the gear icon in the top right.
- Scroll until you find "Mac address."
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Nintendo Switch |
- On the HOME menu, navigate to System Settings.
- Select Internet.
- Scroll until you find "MAC address"
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Roku
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- From the main menu, navigate to Settings.
- Select Player Info.
- Scroll until you find "Wireless MAC address"
Alternatively, you can find the MAC address on the bottom or back of your Roku.
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PlayStation 4
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- From the main menu, navigate to Settings.
- Select System, then System Information.
- The MAC address will be listed under "MAC Address (Wi-Fi).
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Xbox One
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- From the main menu, navigate to Settings.
- Select Network, then Advanced Settings.
- Scroll until you find "MAC Address"
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