Ethernet ID = MAC address

[kap]

ARe they the same? Also
How do I find the MAC address of the 400MHz iMac running OS 9.1?

TiA

Kap

[Seacrest]

1. Yes.
2. I do not recall.

[macphanatic]

Not sure if they are the same. One way to find the MAC address is:

About this Mac>More Info>Network>Locations

Scroll down to "Built-in Ethernet" or "PCI Ethernet Slot x" (if you are using a pci card). There are also MAC addresses for airport, firewire, etc depending on the devices installed.

[GGD]

Open the TCP/IP Control Panel
Choose "Get Info" from the "File" menu
It's the "Hardware Address" in the "Get Info" window.

[BigGuynRusty]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAC_address

http://www.yale.edu/amt/eha/eha_mac.html

BGnR
Damn GGD! You type ultra-speedy!

[kap]

I knew what a MAC address was but never knew that it was also known as an ethernet ID.

Thanks everyone, especially BGnR. The yale website is very helpful.

Kap

[cbelt3]

Yes, the MAC address is *Supposed* to be unique. Except some cards allow cloning. And most routers encourage it. Traceability..... naah.

[yeoman]

Yale site has nice screen pics of OS9 control panel - very nostalgic.