Retrieve the MAC address
Retrieve the MAC address
Hello everyone, I hope this helps. At our workplace, we require MAC addresses for connecting devices to our secure wireless network. The device in question is a CleverTouch Interactive Touch display. I just need its MAC address, but it doesn’t appear in any menu options. There’s no label on the WiFi module or the box itself. I’m wondering if setting my PC as a hotspot allows me to extract the MAC address manually. Are there other methods I could try to obtain the address? The display runs Android 11, which might be useful (it does show the MAC in settings for the 75" model, but not for the 86"). Thanks in advance!
An access point typically displays the MAC addresses of connected clients. When you join an open network, you should be able to identify it. For PC hotspots, visibility is usually possible too. Keep in mind that modern Android versions randomize MAC addresses by default for privacy reasons. This means the device’s MAC can change regularly. Also, MAC address filtering offers almost no extra protection since the address is transmitted openly, allowing attackers to view and fake it. To enhance security, consider certificate-based authentication instead.
I'm lucky to have found an old router nearby that can provide me with the MAC address. Thanks for this suggestion. These gadgets don't randomly assign MAC addresses; we checked the device specifications and confirmed it. Only those with an authorized MAC address are permitted on our network. The rest remain outside my understanding. Appreciate your response.
It's simple to create fake MAC addresses. Limiting access to approved ones doesn't really strengthen your network—it just increases effort without real protection. I suggest skipping this approach. For better security, consider modern encryption like WPA2/3 and enterprise options such as certificate-based authentication.
I don’t handle security matters myself, and network security isn’t really my area of expertise. My role is just to carry out the tasks assigned to me.