A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique 12-character physical identifier (e.g., 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E) assigned to your device's network hardware.
You will need this address to register gaming consoles, smart TVs, and streaming devices on the campus network via registermydevice.olivet.edu before connecting to ONU-IoT (or wired Ethernet).
⚠️ Important Setup Notes:
- Wired vs. Wireless: Most devices have two separate MAC addresses—one for Wi-Fi and one for Ethernet (LAN). Make sure you register the address for the connection type you are actively using.
- Private / Randomized MAC: Mobile devices (iOS/Android) rotate MAC addresses by default. Set the network connection to use the Device / Hardware MAC for registration to succeed.
🎮 Gaming Consoles
PlayStation 5
- Go to Settings (gear icon) in the top right.
- Select System > System Software > Console Information.
- Locate MAC Address (Wi-Fi) or MAC Address (LAN).
PlayStation 4
- Go to Settings > System > System Information.
- Locate MAC Address (Wi-Fi) or MAC Address (LAN).
Xbox Series X/S & Xbox One
- Press the Xbox button on your controller.
- Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Network settings.
- Select Advanced settings.
- Look for Wireless MAC or Wired MAC on the right side of the screen.
Nintendo Switch / Switch OLED / Switch Lite
- From the HOME Menu, open System Settings.
- Scroll down and select Internet.
- Find the System MAC Address listed under Connection Status.
📺 Streaming Devices & Smart TVs
Apple TV
- Go to Settings > General > About.
- Locate Wi-Fi Address or Ethernet Address.
Roku TV & Players
- Go to Settings > System > About.
- Locate the Wireless MAC address or Ethernet MAC address.
Amazon Fire TV / Fire Stick
- Go to Settings (gear icon) > My Fire TV (or Device & Software).
- Select About > Network.
- Look for the MAC Address (Wi-Fi).
Google TV / Chromecast
- Select your Profile icon > Settings.
- Select System > About > Status.
- Look for Device Wi-Fi MAC address.
Smart TVs (LG, Vizio, Samsung)
- LG webOS: Settings > All Settings > General > Network > Wi-Fi Connection (or Wired) > Advanced Settings.
- Vizio: Menu button on remote > Network > Manual Setup.
- Samsung: Settings > General > Network > Network Status > IP Settings (or Support > About This TV).
🔊 Smart Speakers & Voice Assistants
Amazon Echo / Dot
- Open the Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device.
- Tap Devices > select your Echo unit.
- Tap Settings (gear icon) > scroll down to About > MAC Address.
Google Nest / Home
- Open the Google Home app on your mobile device.
- Select your device > tap Settings (gear icon).
- Select Device information > look for Wi-Fi MAC.
💻 Computers & Mobile Devices
Windows 11 / 10
- Settings: Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi (or Ethernet) > Hardware properties > Physical address (MAC).
- Command Prompt: Open Command Prompt and run
getmac /v or ipconfig /all.
macOS
- Open System Settings (or System Preferences).
- Select Network > click your active connection > select Details...
- Click Hardware in the sidebar to view the MAC Address.
iOS / iPadOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Go to Settings > General > About > Wi-Fi Address.
Android
- Go to Settings > About phone (or About tablet).
- Select Status information > Phone Wi-Fi MAC address.