Getmac

Getmac is a Windows command used to display the Media Access Control (MAC) addresses for each network adapter in the computer. These activities will show you how to use the getmac command to display MAC addresses.

Readings

• Wikipedia: Media Access Control (MAC) Address

Preparation

To prepare for this activity:

1. Start Windows.
2. Log in if necessary.

Activity 1 - Display MAC Addresses Using Getmac

To display MAC addresses using getmac:

1. Open a command prompt.
2. Type getmac and press Enter.
3. Observe the results. You should see a list of physical addresses and transport names in use on the computer.
4. Close the command prompt to complete this activity.

References

• Microsoft TechNet: Getmac