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  Finding the Mac Address in OS X 10.4 Tiger  



1. Click on the Apple Icon and then select System Preferences. (See Figure 1)

Apple menu, system preferences option
                                                                                                                                                                               
Figure 1. Apple Menu

2. When the System Preferences box is displayed you will need to select the Network Icon. (See Figure 2)

System preferences window
                                                                                                   F
igure 2. System Preferences


3. When the Network box is displayed select Network Status and a drop down menu will be displayed. Select AirPort and this will display your AirPort ID for your computer. (See Figure 3)

Network Window
                                                                                                            
Figure 3. Network Menu

4. Copy down the AirPort ID, this is your Wireless Mac address/Physical Address for your computer. (See Figure 4)

Network window, AirPort tab                                                                                                  Figure 4. AirPort

5. Login to www.support.uidaho.edu using your University credentials.

6. Select Register Wireless from the left-hand menu.

7. Input your AirPort ID/MAC address into the Enter Network Card Address space without the colons.

8. Read and Agree to the registration terms by selecting the check box and clicking I Agree.

           ***Please Note:
You must wait approximately 10 minutes for the network to recognize your device.***

 
   
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