🔍 How to Find the MAC Address of Your Devices
The complete guide to discovering the unique code of each of your devices
🤔 What is MAC Address?
Η MAC address It's like the identity of every device that connects to the internet. Every mobile phone, computer, tablet or router has its own unique code that distinguishes it from all other devices in the world.
This code consists of 12 characters (letters and numbers) and is usually written in this format: XX: XX: XX: XX: XX: XX ή XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX.
🎯 Why is MAC Address Useful?
🔒 Network Security
You can only allow specific devices to connect to your Wi-Fi
📍 Device Locator
Helps locate stolen devices or manage corporate equipment
⚡ Speed Control
You can set different internet speeds for each device
📱 How to Find the MAC Address on Any Device
On a Windows Computer
- Press the keys at the same time Windows + R on your keyboard
- In the window that opens, write cmd and press Enter
- On the black screen that appears, type the command:
ipconfig / all
- Look for the line that says "Physical Address" - this is your MAC address!
On Mac (Apple)
- Click on the apple in the upper left corner of the screen
- Select - Επιλέξτε "System Settings" (System Settings)
- go to "Network" (Network)
- Select your connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and click "Advanced"
- You will see the MAC Address there!
On Android Mobile/Tablet
- Open them Settings of your device
- go to "About the phone" ή "About Device"
- Look for the option "Situation" ή "Status"
- There you will find the Wi-Fi MAC address
On iPhone/iPad
- Open them Settings (Settings)
- Click "Wi-Fi"
- Find the network you are connected to and tap the blue "i"
- Scroll down and you will see the "Wi-Fi Address" - this is MAC!
On Router (Modem)
- Open your browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.)
- In the address bar, type 192.168.1.1 ή 192.168.0.1
- Log in to your router details (usually on the back of the device)
- Look for the option "Connected Devices" ή "Connected Devices"
- There you will see all the MAC addresses of the devices that are connected.
💡 Useful Tip
Make notes of your devices' MAC addresses and their names (e.g. "Mary's mobile", "Office laptop"). This will help you easily identify them in your router settings.
🛡️ How to Use MAC for Security
MAC Filtering on the Router
You can set your router to only allow certain devices to connect. This means that even if someone learns your Wi-Fi password, they won't be able to connect if their device isn't on the allowed list.
⚠️ Be careful with the MAC address
Some experienced users can "spoof" their device's MAC address to bypass filtering. For this reason, MAC filtering is not 100% secure, but it is an extra layer of protection.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the MAC address of my device?
Yes, on some devices you can change the MAC address for privacy reasons. Newer phones do this automatically when connecting to new Wi-Fi networks.
Is the MAC address the same for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?
No! Each connection type (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet) has its own MAC address on the same device.
Can someone locate me by MAC address?
The MAC address only works locally (on the same network). Someone cannot locate you from the internet using only the MAC address.
🎉 Now You Know How to Find MAC Addresses!
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