MAC address

All WiFi capable devices have a MAC address (aka WiFi or hardware address). Sometimes, you need to find it, such as when registering to our york-connect network.

Let us know if you don't see yours listed.

Amazon Echo

  • Download the Amazon Alexa app and sign in with your Amazon account.

  • Connect to the wireless network transmitted by your Echo device.

  • Search the bottom of the Echo Setup screen in the Alexa app.

Amazon Fire TV

  • Plug your Fire TV stick into your TV.

    • Select Settings > System > About > Network.

    • Find Mac Address (WiFi).

Android

Instructions may vary, based on your Android model.

  • Open the Settings app.

  • Select About Phone/Tablet > Status.

  • Find Wi-Fi MAC address.

Apple IOS

  • Open the Settings app.

  • Select General > About.

  • Find Wi-Fi Address.

Apple macOS

  • Click the Apple image in the top left corner of your screen.

  • Select System Preferences > Network > WiFi > Advanced > Hardware.

  • Find MAC Address.

Apple TV

  • Follow the set-up instructions for your Apple TV.

  • Select the york-devices WiFi signal.

    • The connection will fail this time.

  • Find wireless MAC address.

Apple Watch

  • Open the Watch app.

  • Select General > About.

  • Find WiFi/MAC address.

Chromebook

  • If you haven't yet, sign in to your Chromebook.

  • At the bottom right, select the time.

  • Select the Wi-Fi network.

  • At the top of the box, select Information.

  • Your MAC address is labeled Wi-Fi.

Chromecast

First, look at the physical Chromecast. Some models have the MAC address printed there.

During Chromecast setup1

  • From the Connect to Wi-Fi screen of the setup process, select More ⋮ , located in the top right corner.

  • Select Show MAC Address.

After Chromecast setup1

  • Open the Google Home app.

  • Select your Chromecast device Settings.

  • Scroll to the bottom to find your MAC address.


  1. Locating your Chromecast MAC Address

Google Home

  • Plug in your Google Home.

  • Download and open the Google Home phone app.

    • Select your Google Home then touch Setup.

    • Follow the setup instructions.

  • Find wireless MAC address in the bottom right.

Insignia TV

  • Press ENTER or Menu on your remote.

  • Select Network > WIRED.

    • To select items with your remote, press ▲ or ▼, then press ENTER.

  • Find Wireless MAC address.

Microsoft Windows

  • Select the Start button, then search for/open Command Prompt.

    • Type ipconfig/all into the Command Prompt window.

    • Press Enter on your keyboard.

  • Under Wireless LAN Adapter Wi-Fi, find Physical Address.

Nintendo DS

Nintendo DS, 2DS, & 3DS

  • From the HOME menu, select System Settings > Internet Settings > Other Information > Confirm MAC Address.

Nintendo Switch

  • From the Home menu, select System Settings > Internet.

  • Find System MAC Address.

Nintendo Wii U

  • Select System Settings > Internet > View MAC Address.

  • Find Wireless MAC Address.

PlayStation 3 (PS3)

  • From the main menu, select Settings > System Settings > System Information.

  • Find Wireless MAC Address.

PlayStation 4 (PS4)

  • From the main menu, select Settings > System > System Information.

  • Find MAC Address (Wi-Fi).

PlayStation 5 (PS5)

  • From the main menu, select Settings > System > System Software > Console Information.

  • Find your appropriate MAC Address.

    • LAN Cable is your ethernet address.

    • Wi-Fi is for wireless.

PlayStation Vita

  • From the main menu, select Settings then tap Start.

  • Select System > System Information.

  • Find MAC Address (Wi-Fi).

Roku

Option 1:

  • From the home screen, select Settings > Player Info.

  • Find Wireless MAC Address.

Option 2:

  • From the Network Connection screen, Select Private Network

  • Find Wireless MAC Address.

Samsung TV

  • Press Menu on your remote.

  • Select Network > Network Settings > Wireless > york-devices.

    • To select items with your remote, press ▲ or ▼, then press ENTER.

  • Find Wireless MAC Address.

Sharp TV

  • Press Menu on your remote.

  • Select Internet Setup > Network Setup > Connection Type > Wireless > IP Setup.

    • To select, navigate with the arrow buttons on your remote, then press Enter.

  • Find MAC Address on the bottom of the page.

Sony TV

  • Press Home on your remote.

  • Select Settings > Network Setup > Wireless Setup > Network Setup - Status.

    • To select, navigate with the arrow buttons on your remote, then press Enter.

  • Find MAC Address.

Vizio TV

  • Press Menu on your remote.

  • Select System or Help > System Information > Network Information.

    • To select, navigate with the arrow buttons on your remote, then press OK.

  • Find WLAN MAC.

Xbox 360

  • From the main menu, select My Xbox > System Settings > Network Settings > Wireless Network > Configure Network.

  • Under the Additional Settings tab, select Advanced Settings > Alternate Mac Address.

  • Find the MAC address.

Xbox One & Xbox Series (X & S)

  • Press the Xbox button on your controller.

  • Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Network settings.

  • Select Advanced Settings.

  • Find your appropriate MAC Address.

    • Wired MAC is your ethernet address.

    • Wireless MAC is your wi-fi address.

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