Wireless-G Broadband Router
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter
This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter. This IP address is used for the Router’s filtering, forwarding, and/or DMZ features. Follow the steps in this appendix to find the adapter’s MAC or IP address in Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP.
Windows 98SE or Me Instructions
1.Click Start and Run. In the Open field, enter winipcfg. Then press the Enter key or the OK button.
2.When the IP Configuration screen appears, select the Ethernet adapter you have connected to the Router via a CAT 5 Ethernet network cable. See Figure
3.Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen (see Figure
The MAC address/Adapter Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering.
The example in Figure
Note: The MAC address is also called the Adapter Address.
Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen
Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions
1.Click Start and Run. In the Open field, enter cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button.
2.At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all. Then press the Enter key.
Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address
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Windows 98SE or Me Instructions
