Find MAC Addresses for Common Devices

Students must register gaming consoles, smart TVs, digital media players and other devices for the MU Open Wi-Fi network. To register those devices, you'll need to find the device's MAC address — short for Media Access Control. Follow these instructions for common devices.

Apple TV

Go to the Apple TV home screen and select Settings.
Select General and then select About.
Look for "Wi-Fi Address."

Chromecast (Google)

Note: You need a Wi-Fi hotspot to locate the Chromecast MAC address.

Join the Wi-Fi hotspot created with your phone.
Power on/connect your Chromecast to the TV and run the Google Home setup utility.
Follow all the prompts until you get to the Wi-Fi setup screen.
The Chromecast should connect to your Hotspot Wi-Fi.
To locate the MAC Address, open the Google Home app on your phone/tablet and select Devices at the top of the screen.
Locate your Chromecast and select the ellipsis (...) located at the top right of your device.
Select Device Settings and find your MAC address at the bottom of the screen.

Fire TV / Stick (Amazon)

From the Main Menu, go to Settings.
Select System.
Then go to About.
Toggle down to Network.
Look for the MAC Address (Wi-Fi).

Nintendo Switch

From the HOME menu, select System Settings.
Scroll down through the menu and select Internet.
The Nintendo Switch console's MAC address appears under "System MAC Address."

PlayStation 4/5

Navigate to the Settings icon.
Select System.
Select System Information or Console Information (depending on software version).
Note both MAC addresses listed (one for Wi-Fi and one for LAN cable).

Roku

Go to Settings and press OK.
Select System and press OK.
Then select About and press OK.
Note the MAC address of both the wireless and wired connection, depending on the device.

Xbox One / Series S & X

Press the Xbox Button on your controller.
Select Profile and System and then Settings.
In the settings pane, select General and then Network Settings.
Select Advanced Settings.
Note both wired and wireless MAC addresses listed.

To register your devices, go to mydevices.marqnet.mu.edu.