A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier used to identify the device connecting to a network. (It has nothing to do with the Apple corporation.) Concordia uses this address to register devices for our internet access. It may also be known as Wi-Fi address, Ethernet address, or hardware address.


A device may have multiple MAC addresses - one for each network connection or type (wired, Wi-Fi, etc). Each address being used should be registered. For example if you use wireless on your laptop in class, and wired in your dorm room, both addresses should be registered. If you don't plan to connect with a wire, you only need to register the wireless address.


Note: For many items, such as gaming consoles or streaming devices, the best resource is the manufacturer's website.


Finding the MAC address of your device(s)


Android

  1. Connect to the CUNESecure or CUNE network (it will say "No Internet" and that's okay)

  2. Navigate to Settings > Network & Internet > Internet

  3. Tap the settings (gear) icon next to the CUNE/CUNESecure network name

  4. Scroll and tap Privacy

  5. Select Use device MAC

  6. Scroll further down to Device MAC address

More information can be found here: Manage advanced network settings on your Android phone


iPhone/iPad

  1. Connect to the CUNESecure or CUNE network (it will say "No Internet" and that's okay)

  2. Open the Settings App

  3. Tap Wi-Fi

  4. Tap the blue settings ( i ) icon next to the CUNE/CUNESecure network name

  5. Locate Private Address

  6. Turn it off

  7. The MAC (Wi-Fi) Address is displayed beneath the Private Address setting

More information can be found here: Turn Private Address off or on for a network


PC (Windows 10/11)

  1. Open the Windows Start menu in the lower left corner

  2. Click the Settings menu (gear icon)

  3. Select Network and Internet

  4. Select Wi-Fi if you're looking for Wi-Fi address, Ethernet if it's a wired connection

  5. Select a network to connect to, then select Hardware properties on a Wi-Fi connection

  6. Physical address (MAC) is listed on the bottom of the window

MacBook

On MacOS 13 Ventura or later:

  1. Click the Apple icon in the top left corner

  2. Select System Settings

  3. Select Wi-Fi

  4. Click Advanced in the bottom right corner

  5. Find Wi-Fi MAC address

On MacOS 12 Monterey or earlier:

  1. Click the Apple icon in the top left corner

  2. Select System Preferences

  3. Select Network

  4. Make sure you have your Wi-Fi selected on the left

  5. Click Advanced in the bottom right corner

  6. Find MAC address



For information on joining the CUNESecure Wi-Fi network, see How do I connect to the CUNESecure wireless network?