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, you'll be automatically routed to the registration page.

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 http://oit.nd.edu/zoned/ndonly/exception.shtml. The OIT Help Desk will review your request, and notify you when you can use your device on the network.

Note: The OIT does not provide any support for computer games or other recreational devices beyond registering them on the network.

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 http://oit.nd.edu/zoned/ndonly/exception.shtml 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 http://oit.nd.edu/zoned/ndonly/exception.shtml and follow the on-screen instructions.

Xbox 360

Finding the Xbox 360 MAC Address

1. Go to System Settings.
2. Choose Network Settings.
3. Click Configure Network.
4. Switch to the Additional Settings Tab.
5. Click "Alternate MAC Address Not Set."
6. This will show the current Wired MAC Address.
7. Write this number down. Then visit http://oit.nd.edu/zoned/ndonly/exception.shtml 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 http://oit.nd.edu/zoned/ndonly/exception.shtml and follow the on-screen instructions.