How can I find the MAC address of my Device?

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Nintendo Consoles

Nintendo DS
To locate the MAC Address from a Nintendo DS, you must first insert a Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection compatible game and access the WFC Setup Utility. Please note that the exact steps to access the setup utility vary by game. However, the setup utility is a standard menu, included with all WFC-compatible games.

After accessing the utility, tap "Options," then "System Information."

The MAC Address and Nintendo WFC ID will be listed on the screen. Unless the game player has successfully connected with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, the WFC ID will be blank.

Nintendo 3DS
To locate the MAC Address of your 3DS:

1. From the HOME menu, highlight and select the System Settings Icon.
2. Select Internet Settings. 
3. Tap Other Information. 
4. Tap Confirm MAC Address. Your system's MAC Address will be displayed on the screen. 

Wii U
To locate the MAC Address of your Wii U console:

1. From the Wii U Menu, select System Settings. 
2. Using the Left Stick select the Internet icon, and press the A Button.
3. Select View MAC Address and wait a moment for the MAC Address to be displayed.

Nintendo Switch
To locate the MAC Address of your 3DS:

1. Select "System Settings" from the HOME Menu.
2. Scroll down through the menu and select "Internet." 
3. The Nintendo Switch console's MAC address will be listed under "System MAC Address.".

Sony Consoles

Playstation 3
To locate the MAC Address of your Playstation 3 console:

1. From the main menu, select Settings.
2. Select System Settings.
3. Select System Information.
4. The MAC Address will then be displayed on the screen.

Playstation 4
To locate the MAC Address of your Playstation 4 console:

1. Arrow up and over to Settings in the PS4 menu. 
2. Scroll down to Network. 
3. Scroll down to View Connection Status. 
4. The MAC Address will be listed next to MAC Address. 

Playstation 5

1. Start up your Playstation 5 without a disk in the drive.
2. On the home screen, select the Settings icon (gear) in the top-right corner.
3. Select "System."
4. Under System Software, select Console Information5.
5. You will see the MAC addresses for LAN (Ethernet) and Wi-Fi.

How to Force Your Playstation 5 to connect to 5GHz Wi-Fi

1. On your PS5, select the Settings menu.
2. Select Network.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Set Up Internet Connection.
5. Wait for the initial scan to end.
6. Press the Options button on your controller to access the advanced menu.
7. Select 5GHz under Wi-Fi Frequency Bands.
8. The Playstation will then re-scan for Wi-Fi networks on the 5GHz band - wait a few seconds.
9. Select the network you'd like to connect to, and complete setup as usual.

That's it! Your Playstation 5 should then automatically connect to the 5GHz band of your Wi-Fi network.

PSP
To locate the MAC Address of your PlayStation Portable (PSP):

1. Navigate to "System Settings"
2. Then navigate to "System Information", which is where the MAC Address is listed.

Microsoft Consoles

Xbox 360
To locate the MAC Address of your Xbox 360 wireless adapter:

1. Select System Settings.
2. Select Network Settings.
3. Select Configure Network.
4. Under Basic Settings check to make sure IP Settings is set to Automatic.
5. Go to Additional Settings.
6. Select Advanced Settings.
7. The MAC Addresses for the wired and wireless adapters should be displayed.

Xbox One
To locate the MAC Address of your Xbox One console:

1. Navigate to My Games and Apps 
2. Select Settings. 
3. Select Network. 
4. Select Advanced Settings. 
5. The MAC Addresses for the wired and wireless adapters should be displayed. 

XBox Series X/S

1. On the Xbox controller, press the Xbox button.
2. From the Profile & System menu, select Settings.
3. From the General section, select Network Settings.
4. Select Advanced Settings.
5. On the IP Settings menu, the wireless MAC address will be listed by Wireless MAC.

Streaming Devices

Apple TV
To locate the MAC Address of your Apple TV:

1. With your Apple TV remote, navigate to the Settings icon, and select it.
2. From the Settings menu, select General.
3. Under General, select Network.
4. Your MAC Address will be next to either Wi-Fi Address or Ethernet Address depending on whether you are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or a Wired connection.

Chromecast
To locate the MAC Address of your Chromecast:

1. Open the Chromecast app on your computer. If you have set up your Chromecast recently, you'll find a shortcut to the app on your desktop. Otherwise, Windows users should check the Start Menu, and Mac users should check Applications.
2. Select Settings, and the MAC Address will be at the bottom of the window.

Roku
To locate the MAC Address of your Roku: