MAC Address Filtering
 

I read in my Belkin Router Manual that I can gain tighter security by applying MAC address filtering and that each of my PCs has a MAC address. Can anyone tell me how I find the addresses for each PC?

Re: MAC Address Filtering
 

What operating system?

If it's XP, open a command window (Accessories/Command Prompt), and type the command

ipconfig /all

Amongst other things, you'll see the MAC address (shown as 'Physical Address'). There are similar commands in other OS's

Re: MAC Address Filtering
 

Thanks John

Tried that! is it what comes up as the physical address?

Also, how does it get asigned, do you know?

Re: MAC Address Filtering
 

1) Yes, as per my post.
2) Each network interface card (NIC) has a unique address (each manufacturer is assigned their own range of addresses). You CAN override the physical address if you really want to, but it is not often there is any reason to do this.

Re: MAC Address Filtering
 

An article on the subject at http://www.pcplus.co.uk/tutorials/de...bsectionid=375