MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on a LAN or WLAN. Finding your MAC address on Windows 11 is a simple process.
Here is a complete guide on; how you can find the MAC address of your Windows 11 system. You can also check our guide on; how to find your Windows 11 Product Key. If you want to know your Windows 11 activation key.
How to Find MAC Address on Windows 11
There are various methods to find the MAC address on your Windows 11 device. Here, we will discuss a few of them.
If you prefer a video guide, follow the tutorial mentioned below.
1. Using Settings
The easiest method to find the MAC address of your system is by using Windows Settings. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Click on the Windows icon to open the Start Menu and click on Settings. Alternatively, use the shortcut key Win + I to open the settings.
2. It will bring up the settings window. Click on the Network & Internet tab and select the Wi-Fi option.
3. Here, you will get the Wi-Fi-related settings. Click on the Hardware Properties option to know the MAC address.
4. Under the Wi-Fi Properties section, you will see your MAC address listed next to Physical Address.
2. Find MAC Address Using Control Panel
If you prefer, you can also find your MAC address using the Control Panel. Here’s how:
1. Press Windows + R, type ncpa.cpl, and press Enter to open the Network Connections window.
Note
You can also search for View Network Connections in the Windows search bar to open it.
2. Right-click on your active network adapter and select Status.
3. Click on the Details button, and you will find the MAC address next to Physical Address.
3. Using Command Prompt
You can also use the Command Prompt to find your MAC address. To check the MAC Address in Windows 11 using Command Prompt, follow the steps below:
1. Click on the Windows icon to open the Start Menu and search for cmd.
2. After that, open Command Prompt.
3. On the Command prompt type the following command and hit the Enter key.
ipconfig/all
4. Look for the physical address. Note that the Physical Address mentioned here is actually the MAC address.
4. Using PowerShell
If you are familiar with PowerShell, you can also use it to find the MAC address. Here’s how:
1. Press Windows + S, type PowerShell and click Run as Administrator.
2. In the PowerShell window, type the following command and hit the Enter key:
Get-NetAdapter
3. Next, you will see the name of your active network adapter, and the MAC address will be displayed in the MAC Address field.
This is how you can find your MAC address on Windows 11. You can also check our guide on; how to find motherboard models on Windows 11.
