Knowledge document #43
Determining the MAC address of the FRITZ!Repeater
A MAC address (Media Access Control address) is the hardware address of a network interface (for example Wi-Fi) and serves as a unique identifier of a device in a network. Each of the FRITZ!Repeater's network interfaces has its own MAC address.
The FRITZ!Repeater uses the MAC addresses for
- the Wi-Fi connection to the wireless router.
- wireless devices connected to the Wi-Fi network of the repeater.
Note:All instructions on configuration and settings given in this guide refer to the latest FRITZ!OS for the FRITZ!Repeater.
1 Determining the Wi-Fi MAC address for registering devices with the router
- Click "Access to Home Network" in the user interface of the FRITZ!Repeater.
- The MAC address is listed in the section "Local Wi-Fi Network Information".
2 Determining the Wi-Fi MAC address for registering wireless devices
The Wi-Fi MAC address of the FRITZ!Repeater is printed on the type label on the back side of the repeater and can also be determined using the user interface:
- Click "Wi-Fi" ("Wireless") in the user interface of the FRITZ!Repeater.
- Click "Wi-Fi Network" ("Radio Network") in the "Wi-Fi" ("Wireless") menu.
- Click "More Information on the Wi-Fi Network" and take note of the MAC address.
