Overview
What is a MAC Address?
A MAC address is a unique hardware identifier assigned to network interfaces for communication on the physical network segment. It looks like a combination of six pairs of letters and numbers, for example, 00:00:00:00:00:00 or 41-C9-AC-C2-D0-06.
You'll need the MAC Address to register any device (gaming system, media streaming device, projector, or smart TV) with which you want to connect to the Blinn wireless network.
Step by Step Guide
AMAZON ECHO / ALEXA
- Open the Alexa app on your phone or tablet.
- Go to the Devices tab.
- Select Echo & Alexa.
- Tap on the specific device you want to find the MAC address for.
- Scroll down and select About.
- The MAC address will be listed on this screen.
GOOGLE HOME
- Open the Google Home app: on your mobile device.
- Find your device: Tap the tile for the Google Home or Nest device you want to check.
- Access Settings: Tap the gear icon (⚙️) in the top right corner.
- Navigate to Device Information (or Device Settings)
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen. The MAC address will be listed under Technical information or Information.
AMAZON FIRE TV STICK
- From the Firestick's home screen, navigate to and select Settings.
- Select My Fire TV or System.
- Select About.
- Scroll down to Network.
- The MAC address will be displayed on the right side of the screen
ROKU
- Press the Home button on your Roku remote to go to the Home screen.
- Navigate to and select Settings.
- Choose System or Network.
- Select About
- Alternatively, some users report success with a "cheat code" using the physical remote when unable to access the standard menu during initial setup:
- Press Home 5 times.
- Press Fast Forward 3 times.
- Press Rewind 2 times.
- This should bring up a secret network information screen that displays the MAC address.
APPLE TV
- Go to Settings.
- Select General.
- Select Network. In the About page, you should see your MAC Address (it might be listed as Wi-Fi Address).
NINTENDO SWITCH
- Select System Settings from the HOME Menu.
- Scroll down through the menu and select Internet.
- The Nintendo Switch console's MAC address will be listed under System MAC Address.
SONY PLAYSTATION
- From the home screen, go to Settings.
- From the Settings screen, go to System.
- From the System screen, go to Console Information.
- The MAC address will be listed under MAC Address (Wi-Fi)
XBOX ONE and Series X/S
- Sign in to your profile.
- Select Profile and System.
- Select General.
- Select Network Settings.
- Select Advanced Settings. The Wireless MAC Address will be displayed on the right-hand side of your screen.
Additional Information
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