Frequently Asked Questions

A MAC address is a unique physical address assigned to each network adapter in a computer or mobile device. The MAC address is used at Carthage to enable devices to be used on the network (registered on the network).

This guide is for registering computers, game consoles, and mobile devices on the Carthage campus network.

NOTE: The Ethernet address is often called a MAC address - it is not related to Macintosh.

Mac Computer

1. Navigate to  Apple Menu > System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced.
2. The MAC address is the Wi-Fi Address or Airport Address.

Windows Computer

1. Navigate to Settings > Network and Internet > Wi-FI > Hardware Properties.
2. You will see a string of characters under Physical address (MAC). That is your MAC address.

iOS Device

1. Navigate to Settings > General > About > Wi-Fi Address.
2. Select About.
3. The MAC address is listed as Wi-Fi Address.

Android Devices

1. Navigate to Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi > More options > Advanced.
2. Locate the MAC address.

Playstation 5

1. From the home screen select the gear icon (settings) in the upper right.
2. Select System.
3. Select Console Information.
4. Note the MAC address (Wi-Fi) displayed at the bottom of the list.

XBox Series X

1. Navigate to the Settings page.
2. Select Network.
3. Select Advanced Settings.
4. Under IP settings, the MAC address will be listed next to Wired MAC and Wireless MAC on the right-hand side of the screen.

Nintendo Switch

1. Select "System Settings" from the HOME menu.
2. Scroll down through the menu and select "Internet."
3. The Nintendo Switch console's MAC address will be listed under "System MAC address."

Roku TV

1. Go to the Roku Home screen.
2. Select Settings and press the OK button.
3. Select System and press the OK button.
4. Select About and press the OK button.
5. The wired MAC address is listed next to Ethernet MAC address

Apple TV

1. From the main menu, choose Settings.
2. Click About or Network.
3. Look for the MAC address next to "Wi-Fi address" for the wireless connection.

Chromecast

1. Open the Google Home app.
2. Tap your Chromecast device Settings > Device Information.
3. Under "Technical information" check your MAC address.

Firestick

1. From the Fire TV or Fire TV Stick's home screen, scroll down to "Settings."
2. Next, Scroll to the right and select "System."
3. Next, Scroll down to and select "About."
4. Next, Scroll down to "Network." Your Fire TV or Fire TV Stick's MAC address will be listed on the right in the format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx.