A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) or wireless device. It is used to identify the device on a network and allow it to communicate with other devices. To check the MAC address of a Windows PC, follow these steps:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type “cmd” and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
- Type “getmac” and press Enter. This will display the MAC address of the computer’s primary network interface.
The MAC address is a permanent hardware address that cannot be changed. It is important to know the MAC address of your computer if you are troubleshooting network problems or if you need to configure network settings.