Every network adapter has a unique MAC address (Media Access Control). It is needed to identify individual devices connected to the network. This applies to all types of network cards, including Ethernet and WiFi cards.
A MAC address (aka physical address) is a six-byte number or a 12-digit hexadecimal number that is used to uniquely identify a host on a network.
The easiest way to find out the Mac address is to open a command prompt (“Win+R” → “cmd”) and run the command “ipconfig /all”. You will see a list of all the network adapters installed in your computer, and in the “Physical address” field you will see the Mac address.
If you need to change this address:
- Launch “Device Manager” (easy to find via search).
- Click on “Network Adapters” and select the one you want, then click on it → “Properties”.
- 3. Click on the “Advanced” tab and select the “Network Address” property.
- In the “Value” field, type in the new Mac address and apply the changes.
The MAC address consists of 12 characters, which are the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. Do not start the first two characters of the MAC address with 0, and the last character in the address is better to use 2, 6, A, or E, as some network cards may not make the switch.