How to find your MAC address

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Overview

Explains how to find your computer's MAC address.

Steps

To find your MAC address, follow the instructions for your computer's operating system:

Windows 7 or Windows Vista
Windows XP

Remarks

The MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier which can be used for network troubleshooting. A computer has one MAC address for each installed network adapter (e.g. one for wireless and one for ethernet).