Question
How do I find the wireless IP address and/or MAC address for my Android device?
Overview
The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique 12-character identifier (e.g. 00:00:00:00:00:0X) for a specific piece of hardware, such as the network adapter located in WiFi devices. It is unique to your device.
The IP address is your unique network identifier when you’re accessing the Internet here at UC Davis. Unlike the MAC address, which will never change on your device, you might receive a different IP address each time you connect to the network. But for each device that number is unique. (e.g. 192.168.12.137)
Answer
Find your MAC address on an Android tablet
- On the Home screen, tap the Menu key and go to Settings.
- Scroll down and tap About Tablet.
- Tap Status and then scroll down to view WiFi MAC address.
Find your MAC address on an Android phone (Three possible choices based on software version)
- On the Home screen, tap the Menu button and go to Settings.
- Tap About Phone.
- Tap Status.
- Scroll down to see your WiFi MAC address.
Or
- On the Home screen, tap the Menu button and go to Settings.
- Tap About Phone.
- Tap Hardware Information.
- Scroll down to see your WiFi MAC address.
Or
- On the Home screen, press the Menu key and select Settings.
- Select Wireless and network.
- Select WiFi Settings. You will find your MAC address under the Advanced section.
Find your IP address on an Android device
- On the Home screen, tap the Menu button and go to Settings.
- Tap Wireless Controls.
- Tap WiFi settings and tap on the network you are currently connected to.
- A dialog will pop up with network status, speed, signal strength, security type and IP address.