移动运营商使用唯一的 10 位移动识别码(Mobile Identification Number)( MIN ) 在其网络上识别您和您的设备。对于无线网络，媒体访问控制(Media Access Control)( MAC ) 地址是用于识别您的设备并将其与其他用户区分开来的唯一指标。
在之前发表的一篇文章中，我们解释了MAC地址是什么以及如何在 Mac 和 PC 上找到网络标识符(how to find the network identifier on Mac and PC)。本教程将重点介绍一些查找iPhone 和 iPad的MAC地址的方法。(MAC)
MAC地址由按列分组的十二个十六进制字符的字母数字组合组成。一些设备用连字符或破折号 (-) 分隔配对字符，而其他设备只是在配对之间留一个空格。
您需要 iPhone 或 iPad 的MAC地址的原因有很多。它可能是跟踪您家庭网络上的数据使用情况(track data usage on your home network)。在路由器上设置服务质量 (QoS) 过滤器时(Quality of Service (QoS) filter on your router)，您将始终需要您想要优先处理的设备的MAC地址。(MAC)只想在您的网络上允许特定设备(allow only a specific device on your network)？您的路由器可能需要设备的MAC地址。
让我们看一下查找iPhone 和 iPad的MAC地址的几种方法。(MAC)
1. 检查 iPhone 或 iPad信息菜单(Info Menu)
打开“设置”(Settings)应用并导航至“设置”(Settings) > “常规(General)” > “关于(About)” ，然后滚动至页面的网络部分。您将在Wi-Fi 地址(Wi-Fi Address)字段中找到您 iPhone 的MAC地址。(MAC)
2. 检查网络设置菜单
此设置是检查 iPhone 或 iPad MAC地址的最简单方法。从Settings(Settings) > Wi-Fi打开 iOS 或 iPadOS Wi-Fi 设置，然后点击活动的 Wi-Fi 网络。
您将在Wi-Fi 地址(Wi-Fi Address)字段中找到您 iPhone 的MAC地址。(MAC)
快速提示：(Quick Tip:)要复制设备的MAC地址，请长按 Wi-Fi地址(Address)字段并点击复制(Copy)。
3.检查路由器的应用程序
如果您的 Wi-Fi 路由器有专门的 iOS 应用程序，您应该可以通过该应用程序检查 iPhone 的MAC地址。通过路由器应用程序查找 iPhone MAC地址的步骤可能会因路由器的品牌、型号以及应用程序的设计、界面或版本而异。
尽管如此，我们相信您会在路由器应用程序的设备管理菜单中找到所需的信息。检查连接到 Wi-Fi 路由器的设备列表并选择您的 iPhone。浏览设备信息页面并检查MAC地址字段或十二个字符的字母数字组合。
在已连接设备列表中找不到您的 iPhone？禁用 iPhone 的Wi-Fi，重新加入网络，然后再次检查。关闭并重新打开应用程序也可以解决问题。最后，也是最重要的一点，确保应用程序已更新——打开App Store并检查(App Store)App(App Store) Store中是否有可用的更新，并检查是否有
4.从您的智能家居应用程序(Smart Home App)查看 MAC 地址(View MAC Address)
如果您已将路由器链接到您的智能家居应用程序，您应该能够检查连接到路由器的设备的MAC地址。(MAC)我使用华为的AI Life应用来管理我的智能家居网络上的设备。该应用程序有一个“设备(Device)信息”部分，显示连接到我的 Wi-Fi 路由器的所有设备的 IP 地址和MAC地址。
将您的 iPhone 连接到您的家庭网络并浏览您的智能家居应用程序设置或设备管理菜单。如果您还没有搭上智能家居的列车，请查看一些用于智能家居自动化的最佳应用程序(best apps for smart home automation)。
5. 使用网络浏览器
路由器的管理控制台授予您管理设备与网络交互方式的权力。您可以更改网络配置、禁用互联网访问、检查连接设备的MAC地址等。
浏览路由器的说明手册或联系制造商以了解如何访问管理面板。您需要在您的网络浏览器上访问一个唯一的 IP 地址并输入路由器的管理凭据（即用户名和密码）。
登录后，前往“ WLAN 设置”(WLAN Settings)、“Wi-Fi 设置”、“Wi-Fi 状态”或“设备管理”菜单查看连接到网络的设备。在列表中找到您的 iPhone 并检查其MAC 地址(MAC Address)。
同样，值得一提的是，我们无法准确列出访问路由器管理面板的步骤。这是因为该过程可能会因您的路由器品牌、管理面板网关、互联网服务提供商等因素而有所不同。
iOS 私有 MAC 地址解释
iPhone 设置菜单中的MAC地址应与路由器上的MAC地址相对应。(MAC)在 iOS 14 推出(introduction of iOS 14)之前，情况一直如此。Apple认为，跨多个网络使用相同的Mac地址可以让互联网服务提供商 ( ISP(ISPs) ) 和其他相关方轻松跟踪您的位置并监控您的活动。
为了防止这种情况发生，Apple在 iOS 14、iPadOS 14 和 watchOS 7 上引入了“私人 Wi-Fi 地址”。默认情况下，所有运行上述操作系统的设备都启用了此功能。
此 iOS 功能为每个 Wi-Fi 网络分配一个唯一的MAC地址。(MAC)这意味着您的 iPhone 或 iPad对于网络 A、网络 B、网络 C 等将具有不同的MAC地址。(MAC)
毫无疑问，这是一个出色的、以隐私为中心的概念。但并非所有网络都支持使用私有地址的设备。如果您在 Wi-Fi 网络上访问互联网时遇到困难，Apple建议禁用该网络的专用地址(Private Address)。
转到设置(Settings)，选择Wi-Fi，点击受影响的网络，然后关闭私人地址(Private Address)选项。
过时的方法(Method)：第三方网络应用程序(Network Apps)
在此之前，许多 iPhone 和 iPad 用户在网络监控工具和Wi-Fi 分析器应用程序上检查其设备的(Wi-Fi analyzer apps)MAC地址。当Apple推出 iOS 11 并阻止第三方应用程序读取MAC地址时，情况发生了变化。
你知道在 iPhone 或 iPad 上检查MAC地址的任何其他内置技术或第三方工具吗？在下面的评论中与我们分享。
How to Find the MAC Address on an iPhone or iPad
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In a previously published post, we explained what MAC addresses are and how to find the network identifier on Mac and PC. This tutorial will focus on some of the methods to find the MAC address of an iPhone and iPad.
A MAC address consists of an alphanumeric combination of twelve hexadecimal characters grouped into pairs by a column. Some devices separate the paired characters with a hyphen or dash (-) while others simply leave a space between the pairs.
There are many reasons why you’d need your iPhone or iPad’s MAC address. It could be to track data usage on your home network. When setting up a Quality of Service (QoS) filter on your router, you’ll always need the MAC address of the device you want to prioritize. Want to allow only a specific device on your network? Your router may require the device’s MAC address.
Let’s look at the several ways to find the MAC address of an iPhone and iPad.
1. Check the iPhone or iPad Info Menu
Open the Settings app and navigate to Settings > General > About and scroll to the network section of the page. You’ll find your iPhone’s MAC address in the Wi-Fi Address field.
2. Check the Network Settings Menu
This setting is the easiest way to check your iPhone or iPad’s MAC address. Open the iOS or iPadOS Wi-Fi settings from Settings > Wi-Fi, and tap the active Wi-Fi network.
You’ll find your iPhone’s MAC address in the Wi-Fi Address field.
Quick Tip: To copy your device’s MAC address, long-press the Wi-Fi Address field and tap Copy.
3. Check Your Router’s App
If your Wi-Fi router has a dedicated app for iOS, you should be able to check your iPhone’s MAC address via the app. The steps to finding your iPhone’s MAC address through a router app may vary depending on your router’s brand, model, as well as the app’s design, interface, or version.
Nonetheless, we’re confident that you’ll find the information you need in the device management menu of your router’s app. Check the list of devices connected to your Wi-Fi router and select your iPhone. Go through the device information page and check for a MAC address field—or an alphanumeric combination of twelve characters.
Can’t find your iPhone on the list of connected devices? Disable your iPhone’s Wi-Fi, rejoin the network, and check again. Closing and reopening the app could also fix the problem. Finally, and most importantly, ensure the app is updated—open the App Store and check if there’s an update available for in the App Store and check if there’s
4. View MAC Address From Your Smart Home App
If you have linked the router to your smart home app, you should be able to check the MAC addresses of devices connected to the router. I use Huawei’s AI Life app to manage devices on my smart home network. The app has a “Device information” section that displays the IP address and MAC address of all devices connected to my Wi-Fi router.
Connect your iPhone to your home network and go through your smart home app settings or device management menu. If you’re yet to jump on the smart home train, check out some of the best apps for smart home automation.
5. Using a Web Browser
Your router’s administrative console grants you the power to manage how devices interact with your network. You can change your network configurations, disable internet access, check the MAC addresses of connected devices, and so on.
Go through the router’s instruction manual or contact the manufacturer to learn how to access the admin panel. You’ll need to visit a unique IP address on your web browser and enter the router’s administrative credentials (i.e., username and password).
When you log in, head to “WLAN Settings,” “Wi-Fi Settings,” “Wi-Fi Status,” or the “Device Management” menu to view devices connected to the network. Locate your iPhone on the list and check its MAC Address.
Again, it’s worth mentioning that we cannot accurately list the steps to access your router’s admin panel. That’s because the procedure may differ based on your router’s brand, admin panel gateway, internet service provider, among other factors.
iOS Private MAC Address Explained
The MAC address in your iPhone’s settings menu should correspond with the MAC address on your router. That’s how it has always been until the introduction of iOS 14. Apple believes that using the same Mac address across several networks makes it uber-easy for internet service providers (ISPs) and other related parties to track your location and monitor your activity over time.
To prevent that from happening, Apple introduced “Private Wi-Fi Addresses” on iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7. This feature is enabled by default on all devices running the aforementioned operating system.
This iOS feature assigns a unique MAC address for every Wi-Fi network. Meaning your iPhone or iPad will have different MAC addresses for network A, network B, network C, and so on.
It’s a brilliant, privacy-focused concept, no doubt. But not all networks support devices using a private address. If you’re having difficulties accessing the internet on a Wi-Fi network, Apple recommends disabling the Private Address for that network.
Go to Settings, select Wi-Fi, tap the affected network, and toggle off the Private Address option.
Obsolete Method: Third-Party Network Apps
Before now, many iPhone and iPad users checked their device’s MAC address on network monitoring tools and Wi-Fi analyzer apps. Things changed when Apple launched iOS 11 and blocked third-party applications from reading MAC addresses.
Do you know any other built-in technique or third-party tool for checking MAC addresses on iPhone or iPad? Share with us in the comments below.
