Finding your MAC Address on a Gaming Console

Note: If your game console is not on this list; or you need further assistance on the registration process please use the following link:
CWU Game Consoles Help Page.

Device options: 


 

Finding the Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One MAC Address:

Step One: Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the Guide. 

xbox-home

Step Two: Navigate to Profile & system then Settings. 

Step Three: Navigate to General then Network settings. 

Step Four: Select Advanced settings. 

advanced settings highlighted

Step Five: On the right side of the screen you can find the Wireless MAC address. 

IP settings highlighted


Finding the Nintendo Switch MAC Address:

Step One: Select System Settings from the HOME menu. 

screenshot of nintendo switch screen

Step Two: Scroll down through the menu and select Internet. 

Step Three: Under Internet Settings and Connection Status there is a small subheading that says System MAC Address followed by the MAC address of the device. 

Screenshot of switch internet settings


Finding the PlayStation 5 MAC Address

Step One From the home screen, select the gear icon (settings) in the upper right near your profile icon. 

playstation home

Step Two: Select System. 

Screenshot of system highlighted

Step Three: Select Console Information. 

Screenshot of console information highlighted

Step Four: Note the MAC address (Wi-Fi) or MAC address (LAN cable) displayed near the bottom of the list. 

MAC address on Playstation

Step Five: Login to the ResNet Registration page (Note: This page is only available when you are in your residence hall while


Finding the PlayStation 4 MAC Address:

Step One: On the PS4 home page go to Settings.

Step Two: Scroll down to System.

Step Three: Scroll down to System Information.

Step Four: At the bottom you will find the MAC Address (LAN Cable) and MAC Address (Wi-Fi) which you will need to write down.


 

Finding the PlayStation 3 MAC Address:
Step One: On the main menu select Settings  (looks like a toolbox).

Step Two: Select System,

Step Three: Select System Information. The MAC Address will be listed here.


 

 

Note: If your game console is not on this list; or you need further assistance on the registration process please use the following link:
CWU Game Consoles Help Page.

For any further help, contact our IT Service Desk at (509)-963-2001 and we will assist you.

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