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3. Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen (see
Figure G-3). This is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter and will
be shown as a series of numbers and letters.
The MAC address/Adapter Address is what you will use for MAC Address
Cloning.
The example in Figure G-3 shows the IP address of your Ethernet adapter
as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different.
For Windows NT, 2000, and XP:
The following steps show an alternative way of obtaining the MAC address and
IP address for your Ethernet adapter.
1. Click on Start and Run. In the Open field, enter cmd. Press the Enter key
or click the OK button.
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Appendix G: Finding the MAC
Address and IP Address for Your
Ethernet Adapter
This section describes how to find the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter
to do MAC Address Cloning for the Router and ISP. You can also find the IP
address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter. The IP address is used for filter-
ing, forwarding, and DMZ. Follow the steps in this appendix to find the MAC
address or IP address for your adapter in Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, and
XP.
For Windows 95, 98, and Me:
1. Click on Start and Run. In the Open field, enter winipcfg. Then press the
Enter key or the OK button.
2. When the IP Configuration window appears, select the Ethernet adapter
you are using to connect to the Router via a CAT 5 Ethernet cable.
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Figure G-3
Figure G-4
Note: The MAC address is also called the Adapter
Address.
Figure G-1
Figure G-2