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MacOS Configuration and Adapter Address

MacOS X | MacOS 10.4

MacOS X

  1. From the Apple Menu choose System Preferences, then Network.
  2. Select the TCP/IP tab.
  3. Set the Configure selection to Built-in Ethernet.
  4. Set the second Configure: selection to Using DHCP. The line labeled "Ethernet Address" has your hardware/adapter address listed as a series of letters and numbers in six nodes of two, separated by colons (e.g., 00:B1:15:A6:D0:C5). All other fields should be blank.

  5. Click Save to save the changes to your current configuration.
  6. Close the Network control panel.

You are now ready to register your computer.

MacOS 10.4

  1. Click on the Apple and then System Preferences.
  2. Click on Network.
  3. Select the Ethernet tab.
  4. Locate your hardware address - it will be labeled “Ethernet ID”; this is what you will need to register your computer.

You are now ready to register your computer.