You can obtain the MAC address of a Network Interface Card, also known as the physical address of the computer, by using the ipconfig command.
1. Access the command prompt:
- In Windows Vista or later, choose the Windows logo (Start). In the search box, type cmd and press [Enter].
- In previous version of Windows, choose Start > Run. In Open, type cmd. Click OK.
2. After the command prompt C:\>, type ipconfig /all, then press Enter.
The MAC address appears in Physical Address as a combination of 12 letters and numbers with a dash after every 2 characters. Example: 01-23-45-AB-CE-EF.
Note: If your computer has two or more MAC addresses you need to choose the MAC address of a network card that is always enabled. To learn more, click the link, Knowledgebase ID 2222, below.
