Finding the MAC Address on Entertainment Systems

In order to register a device for use on the ND network, if it comes with a browser, go to https://ncr.nd.edu using that device and follow the on-screen instructions to Register Your Computer.

Network-enabled games and other devices may not have a browser, so you'll need to locate the MAC address (Media Access Control address) that was assigned by the manufacturer. Once you have the MAC address, visit https://ncr.nd.edu and select the option to "Manually register a device that does not have a web browser (e.g. gaming console, printer, DVR. etc)."

Below are instructions for locating the MAC address for today's most popular devices.

PlayStation 3
Wii
Xbox 360
Tivo
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PlayStation 3

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Power up the PlayStation 3 without any disc in the drive.
2. Once the PlayStation 3 operating system has loaded, select "Settings."
3. Once you are in "Settings" select "Network Settings."
4. When the "Network Settings" list appears, select the first option which is titled "Settings and Connection Status List."
5. The physical address will be listed under "MAC Address." Write this number down. Then visit https://ncr.nd.edu and follow the on-screen instructions.

Wii

To find your MAC address:

1. From the home screen, select the "Wii" button in the lower left hand corner.
2. From here, select "Wii Settings" which will be the on-screen button on the right.
3. On this screen, select the right arrow to advance to the 2nd set of settings.
4. Select the "Internet" option.
5. Select the "Console Information" option.
6. The MAC address will be listed under "USB Ethernet Adapter MAC Address." Write this number down. Then visit https://ncr.nd.edu and follow the on-screen instructions.

Xbox 360

Finding the Xbox 360 MAC Address

1. Go to the System area of the Xbox Dashboard and select Network Settings.
   
2. Select Edit Settings.
   
3. Under Basic Settings, check to make sure the IP Settings is on Automatic.
   
4. Now go to Additional Settings, select Advanced Settings.
   
5. At the bottom of this screen you'll see a heading called Wired MAC Address.
   
6. Write this number down. Then visit https://ncr.nd.edu and follow the on-screen instructions.

Tivo

1. Tivo Mac address is on a label affixed to the network adapter (a separate piece). Write this number down. Then visit https://ncr.nd.edu and follow the on-screen instructions.