Use the ipconfig Command
The ipconfig utility is accessible from Command Prompt and is easy to use. It displays address information for all active network adapters.
Open Command Prompt. In Windows 10, open the Start menu and search for cmd. In Windows 8, open the Apps screen to find Command Prompt in the Windows System section. For older versions of Windows like Windows 7, Vista, and XP, open the Start menu and go to All Programs > Accessories to open Command Prompt. Type this command and press Enter. ipconfig /all Locate Physical Address to see the network adapter’s MAC address. The IPv4 address is listed beside IPv4 Address, while Link-local IPv6 Address shows the IPv6 address. IPv4 vs. IPv6: What’s The Difference? Many Windows PCs include more than one network adapter (such as separate adapters for Ethernet and Wi-Fi support) and report several active IP or MAC addresses.
Open the Network Adapter’s Settings
Another way to find the MAC address in Windows or to see the IP address, is through the network adapter’s settings, something you can do through Control Panel.
Open Control Panel. Select Network and Internet. If you don’t see that option, go to Network and Sharing Center, then skip to Step 4. In Windows XP, select Network and Internet Connections or Network Connections, then skip to Step 5. Choose Network and Sharing Center. In Windows XP, select Network Connections. Select Change adapter settings. In Windows XP, skip this step. In Windows Vista, click Manage network connections. Double-click the adapter for which you want to see the MAC address and local IP address. Select Details. In Windows XP, go to the Support tab. Locate IPV4 Address or Link-local IPv6 Address for the IP address, or Physical Address to see the MAC address for that adapter.
