How can you grab the MAC address of a Windows 10 workstation?
To grab the MAC address of a Windows 10 workstation, you can use various methods, including the Command Prompt, PowerShell, and the Network and Sharing Center. Each method provides a slightly different approach, but all yield the desired result. In this answer, we will explore these methods in detail, providing step-by-step instructions.
Method 1: Command Prompt
1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type "cmd" and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
3. In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig /all" and press Enter.
4. Locate the network adapter for which you want to grab the MAC address. The MAC address is listed as the "Physical Address" under the corresponding network adapter.
Example:
Ethernet adapter Ethernet:
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-AB-CD-EF-12-34
Method 2: PowerShell
1. Press the Windows key + X and select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" to open PowerShell with administrative privileges.
2. In the PowerShell window, type the following command and press Enter:
Get-NetAdapter | Select-Object Name, MacAddress
3. Identify the network adapter for which you want to grab the MAC address. The MAC address is listed under the "MacAddress" column.
Example:
Name MacAddress
—- ———-
Wi-Fi 00-AB-CD-EF-12-34
Method 3: Network and Sharing Center
1. Right-click on the network icon in the system tray and select "Open Network & Internet settings."
2. In the Network & Internet settings window, click on "Change adapter options."
3. Right-click on the network adapter for which you want to grab the MAC address and select "Status."
4. In the Ethernet Status or Wi-Fi Status window, click on "Details."
5. Locate the "Physical address" field, which displays the MAC address of the selected network adapter.
Example:
Physical address: 00-AB-CD-EF-12-34
By following any of these methods, you can successfully grab the MAC address of a Windows 10 workstation. The MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to each network adapter, allowing devices to communicate on a network. It is important to note that the MAC address can be spoofed or changed, so it should not be solely relied upon for authentication or identification purposes.
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