Getmac command
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A command available at the command prompt on most Windows platforms; used to display the MAC address(es) of network adapters install in the system.
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Usage Syntax
getmac [/options]
Common options include;
- /v - verbose output that includes 'friendly' names for network adapters
- /fo [list | table | csv] - format output as a list, table or comma separated values
Usage Examples
getmac /fo list /v - display verbose output in a list format
Typical Output
getmac /fo list /v
Connection Name: Local Area Connection
Network Adapter: Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
Physical Address: 01-16-F3-B6-CF-D6
Transport Name: \Device\Tcpip_{C11F2DBF-0541-FF41-B0DE-5B599FFE75ED}
Connection Name: AGN Virtual Network Adapter Network Adapter: AGN Virtual Network Adapter Physical Address: Disabled Transport Name: Disconnected
Connection Name: Wireless Network Connection Network Adapter: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Physical Address: Disabled Transport Name: Disconnected
Related Commands
The ipconfig command can also be used to display MAC addresses as well as IP addresses when used with the /all parameter
Command Equivalents
The Linux command equivalent is the ifconfig command
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