Overview – MAC Address in Windows 11
MAC Address (also known as Physical Address) comprises 12-digit hexadecimal numbers are shown in groups of two with colons separating each set of two digits assigned by the hardware vendor/manufacturer of your PC. The first three sections are Organizational Unique Identifier (OUI), responsible for identifying the manufacturer, and the other three sections network interface-specific values allotted to identify the network cards and are unique for all devices.
For Example, “A8:8C:3E:XX:XX:XX” is one of the MAC Addresses for Microsoft Corporation. Here, “A8:8C:3E” is the OUI, and the remaining section “XX:XX:XX” is the network interface-specific values (also called device identifier, which is different for every device).
It appears that you want to perform an integrity check, whether or not your MAC Address is properly assigned to the network interface controller on your computer’s hardware. By the end of this article, you’ll be able to check MAC Address in Windows 11:
Note: The Physical Address and MAC Address are the same, only the naming conventions vary.
MAC Address: A8:8C:3E:XX:XX:XX
Physical Address: A8-8C-3E-XX-XX-XX
1. Check MAC Address using Windows Settings
Step 1: Open the Windows Settings from the Start menu.
Step 2: Select the “Network & Internet” option from the left sidebar. Depending on your network connection, either select the “Wi-Fi” or “Ethernet” option.
Step 3: You’ll find the Physical Address (MAC) listed at the end.
2. Find MAC Address using Control Panel
Step 1: Open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
Step 2: Select the “Network and Internet” button.
Step 3: Click the “Network and Sharing Center” button.
Step 4: Click the “Wi-Fi” or “Ethernet” option, depending on the connection your device is connected to.
Step 5: The Connection Status tab (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) will appear. Click the “Details” button and you’ll find the Physical Address listed.
3. Check MAC Address using Command Prompt
Step 1: Open the Command Prompt (CMD) from the Start menu.
Step 2: To check the MAC Address, type the following command:
ipconfig /all and you’ll find the Physical Address (MAC) section listed for all the network adapters on your computer.
Note: Also, you can use the command: getmac to list the physical address of all network adapters on your device.
4. Find MAC Address using PowerShell
Step 1: Open the PowerShell from the Start menu.
Step 2: To check the MAC Address, type the following command:
Get-NetAdapter and you’ll find the MAC Address section for the respective network adapters on the right side.
5. Check MAC Address using System Information
Step 1: In the Start menu, type “System Information” and hit the enter key.
Step 2: Expand the “Components” section on the left sidebar, expand the “Network” section and click the “Adapter” option.
Step 3: You’ll find the MAC Address listed on the right pane, under their respective network adapters.
How To Find the MAC Address Vendor
Step 1: Go to OuiLookup’s official website.
Step 2: Enter your device’s MAC Address and you’ll find the associated hardware manufacturer.
FAQs Related to MAC Address in Windows
Can MAC Address be same for multiple devices?
Yes, the MAC address can be the same for some devices. Sometimes the MAC Address of Virtual Machines and PC overlaps.
Can websites see the MAC Address?
The MAC Address is not visible to websites. Software that relies on any specific network adapter manufacturers to function may, however, detect it.
Next Steps
We’ve covered how to find MAC Addresses on Windows 11. You can obtain the MAC Address of your network adapters by using any of the methods listed above.
Improve your device’s overall network connectivity by following the related articles below.
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