Summary:
This guide shows you how to find and register the MAC address of an Xbox or a PlayStation 2.

Description:
If you own an Xbox or a Playstation 2 and would like to be able to place it on the network, you will need to register it with ResNet. One of the things you need to submit is the MAC address, which allows us to identify your console so we can grant it access. This guide will show you how to find the MAC address of your Xbox or Playstation 2.

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Xbox:

1. Turn on your Xbox console with no game disc in the disc tray.
2. From the Xbox Dashboard, choose Settings.
   


3. From the Settings screen, select Network Settings.
   


4. The MAC address is the 12-digit number at the bottom-right corner of the Network Settings screen.
   


5. Once you have the MAC address, you may proceed to the game console registration page and register your Xbox. Once the console registration is complete, allow up to 48 hours then you should be able to successfully connect your game console to the network. When your device is registered you will receive confirmation via email.

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Playstation 2

1. Power up the PlayStation 2 and load the Network Adaptor Startup Disc.


2. Once it has loaded, select ISP Setup and press X.
   


3. The ISP SETUP will begin to load, and you will be presented with a license agreement. Select Agree and press X to continue.
   


4. For connection type, choose Local Area Network (LAN) and press X to continue.
   


5. Select Automatic Configuration and press X to continue.
   


6. At the connection test screen, select Advanced and press X to continue.
   


7. At the Advanced Broadband Settings screen, make sure Automatic is selected. While you are at this screen, make note of the MAC Address at the bottom. You will need this number to register your game console.
   


8. Once you have the MAC address, you may proceed to the game console registration page and register your PlayStation. Once the console registration is complete, allow up to 48 hours then you should be able to successfully connect your game console to the network. When your device is registered you will receive confirmation via email.

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