Article ID : S500011187 / Concluding Modified : eleven/04/2018

How to check MAC address in network connection in Windows XP?

Checking MAC address in network connection in Windows XP.

Regarding how to obtain MAC address, please check it in Command Prompt or Network Connection Details.
For detailed steps on obtaining the MAC address, please refer to the data below.

Annotation:
If a network span has been established, the MAC accost may not be displayed correctly.
Afterwards removing the network bridge, delight follow the steps below to obtain MAC address.


Remark
The MAC address, which is obtained by the connection of expansion slot and expension base station, is different from that obtained past the connection of network carte du jour of the computer itself.
Delight double ostend the MAC address when using expansion slot and expansion base station.

■ How to check MAC address in Control Prompt?

  1. Click Start, and then click All Programs→ Accessories→ Command Prompt.
  2. Type ipconfig /all in Command Prompt and press Enter.


  3. When the Windows IP Configuration dialogue box appears, please bank check the Physical Accost.
    The numbers displayed in Physical Address is the MAC address of the network carte.

    Note
    When using wireless network connection, the numbers displayed in Physical Address of Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connectedness is the MAC address of the network bill of fare.

  4. Type leave in the dialogue box shown as beneath, press Enter and shut Command Prompt.
■ How to cheque MAC address in Network Connexion Details?

The steps may vary with dissimilar network environments.
Delight refer to the data below.

● Local Area Connection

● Wireless Network Connection

● Local Surface area Connectedness


As for Local Area Connexion, please refer to the performance steps below.
  1. Click Start, then click Control Console.
  2. Click Network and Cyberspace Connections, and so click Network Connections.
  3. Right-click Local Expanse Connection, and then click Status.
  4. When the Local Area Connection Status dialogue box appears, click Support.
  5. Click Details... in Connection condition.


  6. When the Network Connection Details dialogue box appears, please detect the Concrete Address in Network Connection Details.
    The Physical Address displayed is the MAC address.

● Wireless Network Connection


  1. Click Commencement, then click Control Panel.

  2. Click Network and Internet Connections, and and so click Network Connections.
  3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Condition.
  4. When the Wireless Network Connection Status dialogue box will announced, click Support.
  5. Click Details... in Connection status.


  6. When the Network Connection Details dialogue box appears, please observe Physical Address in Network Connexion Details.
    The Physical Address displayed is the MAC accost.

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