Sometimes a technician may ask for your IP/ MAC Address to help diagnose Network issues at the University. Follow the steps to acquire these addresses for your appropriate system.
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Finding IP & MAC Addresses on Windows
1. Press the Windows key or Start Button and type "cmd" (without the quotes) in the search box. Press Enter to open a new command prompt.
2. Type "ipconfig /all" (without the quotes) and press Enter.
3. Find the lines labeled IPv4 address (for the IP address) and Physical Address (for the MAC address).
Find IP & Mac Addreses on Mac OS
1. Click the Apple logo on the top left of the screen and then click on System Preferences.
2. Click on the Network icon.
3. Make sure that the connection being troubleshooted is selected on the left (Wi-Fi for wireless and Ethernet for wired).
4. Click on the Advanced button.
5. The IP address can be found under the TCP/IP tab (IPv4 Address).
6. The MAC address can be found under the Wi-FI tab (Wi-Fi) or Hardware tab (Ethernet).
Find IP & MAC Addresses on Linux
1. Open a terminal
2. Type /sbin/ipconfig
3. This will list your IP address as well your MAC address.
Find MAC Address on iOS
**IMPORTANT**: Make sure you are connected to the WiFi Network first, either 'UCInet Mobile Access' or 'ResNet Mobile Access'
1. From the Home menu, tap on Settings.
2. Tap on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap on the Information Icon 
next to UCInet Mobile Access or ResNet Mobile Access.
**NOTE: Starting on devices with iOS 14, Apple implemented 'Private MAC Addresses'. If you see a toggle that is on
next to the MAC address, you will need to register the listed address at https://oit.uci.edu/reg.
Find MAC Address on Android
1. On the Home screen, tap the Menu button and go to Settings.
2. Tap About Phone.
3. Tap Status or Hardware Information (depending on your model of phone).
4. Scroll down to see your MAC address.