AMA! Spiceworks Originals - I Teach Cybersecurity at Harvard

As part of our AMA! series, we're excited to have as our guest today. With a wealth of expertise in cybersecurity, has been a valuable resource for many companies looking to improve their security posture.

Today, we'll be discussing webcams and video conferencing systems, a topic that's become increasingly important over the past couple of years with the rise of remote work. And, as someone who's supported hardware that enables these technologies, is well-equipped to share some valuable insights on how to make them work effectively.

Getting Your MAC Address

But before we dive into webcams and video conferencing, let's take a quick detour to discuss something important: getting your MAC address. You see, the MAC (Media Access Control) address of your LAN adapter is crucial for identifying your device on a network.

To find your MAC address on Windows, follow these steps:

1. Open the Network and Sharing Center by clicking on the network icon in the system tray.

2. Click on 'Change adapter settings.'

3. Right-click on Ethernet or Local Area Connection and select 'Status.'

4. In the Status window, look for the line that says Physical Address.

5. Right-click on Ethernet 2 or Local Area Connection 2 and select 'Properties.'

6. In the Properties window, click on the 'Advanced' button at the bottom right.

7. Your MAC address will be displayed under 'LAN Adapter MAC Address.'

Alternatively, you can use your computer's command prompt to find your MAC address. To do this:

1. Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows key and the letter R together.

2. Type `ncpa.cpl` and click OK.

3. In the Network Connections window, right-click on Ethernet or Local Area Connection and select 'Status.'

4. Your MAC address will be displayed under 'LAN Adapter MAC Address.'

Wii Users Take Note

If you're using a Wii console, you'll need to use a wired connection via Ethernet cable to gain Internet access. To retrieve your MAC address using your Wii:

1. Plug the LAN adapter into the USB port on your Wii.

2. Wait for the automatic driver installation to complete.

3. From the home screen, select the Wii button in the lower left corner.

4. Your MAC address will be displayed under 'LAN Adapter MAC Address.'

And that's it! With these simple steps, you should now have your MAC address readily available.

Thanks again for taking the time to share your expertise with us today. If you have any questions or topics you'd like to discuss further, please don't hesitate to ask in the comments below.

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