How to Retrieve MAC Address

Method 1: Using Get-NetAdapter

PowerShell’s Get-NetAdapter command is one of the quickest ways to retrieve your network adapter’s MAC address. It provides detailed information about network adapters installed on your system, including the physical address (MAC address).

Get-NetAdapter | Select-Object Name, MacAddress

Method 2: Using WMI

The Get-WmiObject command retrieves system information from the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) repository, including MAC addresses.

Get-WmiObject win32_networkadapterconfiguration | Select-Object Description, MACAddress

Method 3: Using CIM

Alternatively, use Get-CimInstance to retrieve MAC addresses. CIM (Common Information Model) provides a modern interface to query system information.

Get-CimInstance Win32_NetworkAdapterConfiguration | Select-Object Description, MACAddress

Method 4: Using ipconfig

The ipconfig /all command is a traditional method to display a detailed configuration of your network adapters, including MAC addresses.

ipconfig /all

PowerShell offers multiple methods to retrieve MAC addresses of network interfaces, from using Get-NetAdapter to traditional methods like ipconfig. These commands allow administrators to gather network adapter details quickly for troubleshooting or system auditing.