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How to get the MAC address

Console Guide

Guide:
Finding and registering your game console's MAC address

Summary:
This guide shows you how to find the MAC address of various game consoles.

(Jump to Xbox, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2 or PlayStation3)

Description:
If you own an Xbox or a Playstation 2 and would like to be able to place it on the network, you will need to register it with IT Services. One of the things you need to submit is the MAC address, which allows us to identify your console so we can grant it access. This guide will show you how to find the MAC address of your Xbox or Playstation 2.

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Locate the MAC Address of Your Xbox

1. Turn on your Xbox console with no game disc in the disc tray.
2. From the Xbox Dashboard, choose Settings.
   
3. From the Settings screen, select Network Settings.
   
4. The MAC address is the 12-digit number at the bottom-right corner of the Network Settings screen.
   
5. Once you have the MAC address, you will need to follow the instructions to register your game console with the MAC address you just obtained. Once the console registration is complete, you should be able to successfully connect your game console to the SFA network.

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Locate the MAC Address of Your Playstation 2

1. Power up the PlayStation 2 and load the Network Adaptor Startup Disc.
   
2. Once it has loaded, select ISP Setup and press X.
3. The ISP SETUP will begin to load, and you will be presented with a license agreement. Select Agree and press X to continue.
   
4. For connection type, choose Local Area Network (LAN) and press X to continue.
   
5. Select Automatic Configuration and press X to continue.
   
6. At the connection test screen, select Advanced and press X to continue.
   
7. At the Advanced Broadband Settings screen, make sure Automatic is selected. While you are at this screen, make note of the MAC Address at the bottom. You will need this number to register your game console.
   
8. Once you have the MAC address, select Continue. You will need to follow the instructions to register your game console with the MAC address you just obtained. Once the console registration is complete, you should be able to successfully connect your game console to the SFA network.

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Locate the MAC Address of Your Xbox 360 Console

1. Go to the System area of the Xbox Dashboard and select Network Settings.
2. Select Edit Settings.
3. From Additional Settings, select Advanced Settings.
4. At the bottom of this screen you'll see a heading called Wired MAC Address.

You will need to follow the instructions to register your game console with the MAC address you just obtained. Once the console registration is complete, you should be able to successfully connect your game console to the SFA network.

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Locate the MAC Address of your Playstation 3

1. Power up the PlayStation 3 without any disc in the drive.
2. Once the PlayStation 3 operating system has loaded, select "Settings."
3. Once you are in "Settings" select "Network Settings."
4. When the "Network Settings" list appears, select the first option which is titled "Settings and Connection Status List."
5. The physical address will be listed under "MAC Address." Write this number down and submit a device registration at our Game Console Registration page.

If you have any questions, please contact the T.S.C. at 936.468.4357

Locate the MAC Address of Your Nintendo DS

To obtain 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 varies 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.

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If anyone has screenshots for the Xbox 360 or Nintendo DS, and would not mind sharing them with the T.S.C., please email them to T.S.C.@sfasu.edu

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