University of Idaho Main Page
 
e-Support   University of Idaho  
 
  E-SUPPORT ACCOUNT TOOLS FAQ SOFTWARE SERVICES OTHER
Information Technology Services e-Support
e-Support 

 

  QUESTIONS?
Contact the
ITS Help Desk

helpdesk@uidaho.edu
1-208-885-HELP (4357)
Teaching & Learning Center Room 128

Help Desk Hours:
Mon - Fri: 7:00am - 6:00pm

Thanksgiving Week
Help Desk Hours:

Mon - Wed: 8:00 - 5:00pm
Thur - Fri: Closed


See additional Library and SUB Lab hours

  Finding the Mac Address in OS X 10.5 Leopard  

 

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
                                                                                                                     
Figure 2. System Preferences

3. When the Network box is displayed make sure AirPort is selected on the left network selection area. Once this is done select the Advanced Button at the bottom of the screen. (See Figure 3)

Network window
                                                                                                                              
Figure 3. Network Menu

4. Copy down the AirPort ID at the bottom of the window, 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 AD 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.***

 
   
CONTACT US | ACCOUNT TOOLS