(Note: Since GURegistered is not a secured network, the data is not encrypted, so a hacker could potentially listen in on a conversation, obtain personal information, or read your email or anything you print.)

A MAC Address is a unique alphanumeric identifier for many devices.

You’ll need the MAC Address to register any device (gaming system, media streaming device, or smart TV) with which you want to connect to the GURegistered wireless network.

Click on a device name listed below to find out how to obtain the MAC Address for that device. If your device is not listed below, please consult your device manufacturer’s documentation.

Mac Computer

1. Click on the apple icon, and then select System Preferences from the drop-down menu.
   
2. From the “System Preferences” window, click on the Network icon.
   
3. In the “Network” window, make sure Wi-Fi is selected, and then click Advanced.
   
4. In the next window, locate the alphanumeric character string next to Wi-Fi Address, as shown in the example below.
   
5. Click OK to close the window.

Installing and running your app from the Fire TV App Store 1. Browse apps Check Fire TV’s main menu with your remote control and scroll through the apps available on your device. Select the app you want.

Windows Computer

1. Enter cmd in the search box at the bottom left-hand corner of your screen. Search results will be displayed automatically. Select Command Prompt from the results.
   

   The Command Prompt window is displayed.
   

2. In the Command Prompt window, enter ipconfig /all. Information similar to the following will be displayed.
   
3. Navigate until you see the section “Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi”. The MAC Address will be shown next to “Physical Address”, as shown in the example below.
   

• Plug the Fire TV Stick's power adapter into an electric outlet, and connect one end of the USB cable to the power adapter. Plug the other end of the USB cable into your Fire TV Stick, and then.
• The good news for Fire TV users is that a workaround exists, and it’s the same one that allows HBO Max to run on Fire TV devices today: Just sideload the Android TV version of the Peacock app on.

iPhone

1. Tap Settings.
   
2. Tap on General.
   
3. Tap About.
   

   Your device’s MAC address will be displayed next to Wi-Fi Address, as shown below.
   

Android

1. Tap on the Apps icon from your device’s Home screen.
2. Tap on the Settings icon.
3. Tap on the About device icon (or About Phone on some devices).
4. Tap on Status.
5. Look for your device’s Mac Address below Wi-Fi MAC Address.
   

Amazon Echo

Click here for steps on how to obtain the MAC Address for the Amazon Echo.

Amazon Fire TV Stick

1. From the Home screen, press Menu.
2. Select Settings. You should see the Wi-Fi MAC Address located in the Device Info section.

Apple TV

1. Go to Settings.
2. Select General.
3. Select About. In the About page, you should see your MAC Address (it might be listed as Wi-Fi Address).

Nintendo 3DS

1. Go to System Settings.
2. Tap on Internet Settings.
3. Tap Other Information.
4. Tap Confirm MAC Address. The MAC Address will be displayed on your screen.

Nintendo Wii

1. From the Wii main menu, select the Wii button.
2. Select Wii Settings.
3. From the Wii System Settings menu, navigate to the second page using the right-pointing arrow, and then select Internet.
4. Select Console Information. The MAC Address will be displayed. (Note: Make sure to use ‘MAC Address’, not ‘LAN Adapter MAC Address’.)

Nintendo Wii U

1. From the Wii U menu, select System Settings.
2. Select the Internet icon and press the A button.
3. Select View MAC Address. Your MAC Address will be displayed. (Note: Make sure to use ‘MAC Address’, not ‘LAN Adapter MAC Address’.)

Roku

You can find the MAC Address of your Roku device on the bottom or back of your Roku player (depending on the model).

Sony Playstation 3

1. Power up the PlayStation 3 without a disk in the drive.
2. From the PS3 main menu, select Settings.
3. Select System Settings.
4. Select System Information. Your MAC Address (Wi-Fi) will be displayed.

Sony Playstation 4

1. Power up the PlayStation 4 without a disk in the drive.
2. From the PS4 main menu, select Settings.
3. From the Settings page, select System.
4. From the System page, select System Information. Your MAC Address (Wi-Fi) will be displayed.

Sony PlayStation Vita

1. From the home screen, go to Settings.
2. From the Settings screen, go to System.
3. From the System screen, go to System Information. Your device’s MAC Address will be displayed.

Xbox One

1. Sign in to your profile.
2. Select My Games & Apps.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Network.
5. Select Advanced Settings. The Wireless MAC Address will be displayed on the right-hand side of your screen.

XBOX 360

1. On your console, go to My Xbox, and then select System Settings.
2. Select Network Settings.
3. If prompted, select GURegistered.
4. Select Configure Network.

You will generally need your MAC address to configure or troubleshoot network issues on your device. Be sure to use the correct MAC address depending on your connection type; many devices have both a wireless and a wired MAC address. If your device is not listed here, please check your user manual or contact the device manufacturer for device-specific instructions.

Amazon Echo

1. Download the Amazon Alexa app to your phone or computer and sign in with your Amazon account.
2. Connect to the wireless network transmitted by your Echo device.
3. The wireless MAC address for your Echo can be found at the bottom of the Echo Setup screen in the Alexa app.

Amazon Fire TV

1. Plug in your Amazon Fire TV stick into your TV
2. If this is the first time using this Fire TV device, the wireless MAC address will appear in the list of wireless networks during setup at the far-right of the list. If this Fire TV stick has been used in the past, navigate to Settings > System > About > Network and the wireless MAC address will be listed at this screen.

Android

The specific instructions for finding the MAC address of an Android device may vary slightly based on the manufacturer. Below are the instructions for default Android 7.1 Nougat (used on Pixel smartphones):
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Select About Phone/Tablet > Status
3. The MAC address will appear under Wi-Fi MAC address.

Apple iOS

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Select General > About.
3. The wireless MAC address is listed next to Wi-Fi Address.

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Apple macOS

1. Click the Apple button in the top-left corner of the screen and select System Preferences.
2. Select Network in the System Preferences menu.
3. Select the interface you want to find the MAC address for from the list on the left side of the Network window, then click Advanced.
4. Click the Hardware tab. The MAC address will then be listed.

Apple TV

For Wireless MAC address:
1. Plug in your Apple TV and follow the set up until you reach the step to connect to a network.
2. Select Device-Northwestern and attempt to connect. This will fail, which is normal.
3. The wireless MAC address should now be displayed on the Apple TV's screen.
For Wired MAC address:
1. Connect your Apple TV to a Northwestern Ethernet port.
2. On the Apple TV, navigate to Settings > General > Network. Record the MAC address listed.

Google Home

1. Plug in your Google Home.
2. Download and open the Google Home app on your phone.
3. You should see your Google Home listed. Select it then press Set Up.
4. Accept the prompt allowing your phone to connect to your Google Home.
5. Answer the set up questions listed.
6. Enter the location of your Google Home and select Continue
7. The wireless MAC address will be listed at the bottom right corner of the screen.

Microsoft Windows

1. Open the Command Prompt by right-clicking on the Start button (located in the lower-left corner of the screen) and select Command Prompt from the menu. Alternatively, press the Windows Key on your keyboard, type cmd into the Search bar, then press Enter on your keyboard.
2. Enter ipconfig /all into the Command Prompt window and press Enter on your keyboard.
3. The wireless MAC address will be listed under Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi next to Physical Address. The wired MAC address will be listed under Ethernet adapter Ethernet next to Physical Address.

Microsoft Windows Phone

1. On the main Windows phone screen, swipe left and select Settings.
2. In the Settings screen, select About > more info.
3. The MAC address will be listed under phone information.

Microsoft Xbox 360

1. From the Xbox 360 main menu, go to My Xbox > System Settings > Network Settings > Configure Network
2. Select the Additional Settings tab and then select Alternate Mac Address.
3. The wired and wireless MAC addresses will be listed at the bottom of this screen

Microsoft Xbox One

If you are setting up your Xbox One for the first time:
1. Complete the initial setup until you reach the network connection step.
2. Attempt to connect to Device-Northwestern. This will fail, which is normal.
3. Select Fix it.
4. Wait for the troubleshooter to fail.
5. The MAC addresses will now be listed. Use Wired MAC for Ethernet connections and Wireless MAC for Wi-Fi connections.
If you have previously set up your Xbox One:
1. From the Xbox One home screen, select Settings.
2. Under the Console tab, select Network.
3. Select Advanced Settings. The wired and wireless MAC addresses will be displayed.

Nintendo 3DS

1. From the 3DS's main menu, go to System Settings > Internet Settings > Other Information.
2. Select Confirm MAC Address. The wireless MAC address will appear.

Nintendo Wii

1. Select Wii Settings.
2. Select Internet > Console Information.
3. The wireless MAC address is listed under MAC Address. The wired MAC address is listed under LAN Adapter MAC Address.

Nintendo Wii U

1. From the Wii U main menu, select System Settings.
2. Select Internet > View MAC Address. The wired/wireless MAC address will be listed.

Nintendo Switch

1. From the Switch's Home menu, go to System Settings
2. Scroll down and select Internet.
3. The MAC addres will appear under System MAC Address.

Roku

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1. From the Roku home screen, select Settings > Player Info.
2. The wired MAC address is listed next to Ethernet MAC address. The wireless MAC address is listed next to Wireless MAC address.

Sony Playstation 3

1. From the Playstation 3 main menu, select Settings > System Settings > System Information.
2. The wireless and wired MAC address will be listed on the screen.

Sony Playstation 4

1. On the Playstation 4 main menu, go to Settings > System > System Information.
2. The wired address will appear next to MAC Address (LAN Cable). The wireless MAC address will appear next to MAC Address (Wi-Fi).

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