MAC-address (translated from English "access control") is the code of the network card of a laptop, computer, router or modem. Unlike Ip, it does not change. The identifier is tightly bound to the equipment that provides access to the Internet.
- The MAC indicator is designed to translate information into an understandable language for programs.
- In turn, IP is used to connect to a remote server.
The length of the MAC code is 48 bits, which is 248 or 281,474,976,710,656 of all possible addresses. It consists of six groups of double hexadecimal numbers separated by "-" or ":" characters. The combination looks like this: "00: 11: 22: 33: 44: 55" or "67-78-89-AB-CD-EF".
You cannot do without a MAC address when setting up a router or creating an identification list for gadgets to access the Internet.
How to find the poppy address?
The same way for all versions of Windows is through the command line.
- Use the keyboard shortcut Win + R.
- In the window that appears, click "Run" → type "cmd" → and click "OK".
- At the CLI, type the GETMAC command. The program will give you a list of computer addresses. In the same window, you can enter the "ipconfig / all" command to see your ip in addition to your mac.
If you open the computer panel, you will see the Mac address on the board sticker. Or look for this information on the equipment box.
How to view the mac address on Windows 7, 8
- Open the "Control Panel" → select "Network and Sharing Center" → then "Change adapter settings".
- Find the active card → click on it with the right mouse button → select "State".
- In the new window, select "Details" → find the line "Physical address". This is the code you are looking for.
How to find out your Mac address on Windows 10
- Left-click on the connection icon in the right corner of the monitor.
- Click on "Network parameters" → click on the "Configure adapter parameters" menu.
- A folder with an active network connection will open → click on the icon with the right button on the item "Status".
- In the details section, look for your hardware combination of numbers.
Useful article: "How to set a password on a computer or laptop"
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