Appendix F: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter - Linksys EtherFast User Manual

Appendix F: Finding the MAC
Address and IP Address for Your
Ethernet Adapter
This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your Ethernet
adapter to do either MAC Filtering or MAC Address Cloning. You can also
find the IP address of your computer's Ethernet adapter. The IP address is used
for filtering, forwarding, and DMZ hosting. Find your Windows operating sys-
tem and follow the steps in this appendix to find the MAC address or IP address
for your adapter.
For Windows 95, 98, and Me:
1. Click on Start and choose Run. In the Open field, enter winipcfg. Then,
press the Enter key or click on the OK button.
2. When the IP Configuration window appears, select the Ethernet adapter
that you are using.
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3. Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen (see
Figure F-3). This is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter and will be
shown as a series of numbers and letters.
The MAC address/Adapter Address is what you will use for the Router's
MAC Address Cloning or MAC Filtering.
The example in Figure F-3 shows the IP address of your Ethernet adapter
as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different.
For Windows NT, 2000, and XP:
1. Click on Start and choose Run. In the Open field, enter cmd. Press the
Enter key or click the OK button.
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Note: The MAC address is also called the Adapter
Address in Windows 95, 98, and Me.
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