There are a few different numbers that tells networks, the
Internet, other computers and so on who you are.
These numbers can include the internet protocol address (IP
address), which can be four numbers from 0 to 255 in version 4, or even more in
the newer version 6.
However, of all of these numbers, there is one number that
identifies your computer and your hardware uniquely, and that is the Media
Access Control address, or MAC address.
Open up the run dialog.
This can be done in two ways, either "windows key +
r", or go to the start menu and click on "Run".
Type "cmd" to bring up the command prompt.
Type "ipconfig /all".
Record your MAC Address for each device.
There will be one or more devices listed depending upon the
number of connections you have, such as Ethernet port, modem port, or wireless
port.
Each of these will have a field listed as Physical Address,
consisting of six, two number of letter segments.
For example: 12-34-56-78-9A-BC
Linux users
Open up a console window.
This can be accomplished in many ways depending on your
distribution.
Type ifconfig -a.
This is analogous to the above ipconfig /all.
Record your MAC Address for each device.
Machintosh owners
Open System Preferences and select "Network".
Choose your interface (such as ethernet or wireless) in the
"Show" box.
Find the MAC address. For the Ethernet device, it will be
under the Ethernet tab listed as Ethernet ID. For the wireless, it will be
under the Airport tab as Airport ID.
Record your MAC Address for each device.
To use your computer on AU network you will need to register this MAC address
Information Services does not provide support for the use of Apple Macs.
However you may find the following instructions useful if you wish to
use your Apple Mac on our network
To use your computer on AU network you will need to register this MAC address
Apple Mac OS X (Snow Leopard/Leopard)
Information Services does not provide support for the use of Apple Macs.
However you may find the following instructions useful if you wish to
use your Apple Mac on our network
To use your computer on AU network you will need to register this MAC address
To use your computer on AU network you will need to register this MAC address
Windows 7
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change a mac ip adress Launch the Apple Menu. Select "System Preferences." Then click "Network Control Panels" and click "TCP/IP." Check the IP address in the list of connections. Your Mac has an IP address, and some of your electronic devices may also have their own IP addresses. Visit a website such as What Is My IP for a utility that reads your Mac IP address be. It will automatically detect your IP address and provide it for you. Change an IP Address Automatically Obtain a new IP address from your ISP Internet service provider or Network Administrator. This step might not be necessary, as most broadband connections use dynamic IP addresses. This means that every time your Mac connects to the Internet, it will be assigned a new IP address. You might not need to do anything in order to change the address. Get the new IP address from your ISP, because if two computers have the same address, neither one of them will be able to connect to the Internet. Realize each computer connecting to the Internet must have its own unique IP address. Have your ISP assign one that nobody else is using or you will waste time trying to guess the right number. Change Your Mac IP Address Manually Select the network configuration that has the green dot next to it, from the "TCP/IP" screen you opened before. This is your active connection and will probably be the "Built-In-Ethernet" option in the drop-down box. Then click the "Configure" button at the bottom of the dialog box. Click the "Configure IPV4" drop down menu next and choose "Manually." Type in your new IP address in the box under the TCP/IP menu. Simply delete the number that is in there and enter your new one. Click "Save." Your address has now been changed
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