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Obtain the MAC address

How to obtain the PS3 system's MAC address.

All devices that connect to the Internet, including PlayStation 3, contain a network adapter. Each network adapter has a unique code to identify it, known as a MAC address.

Follow these instructions to obtain the PS3 system's MAC address.

Select Settings on the PS3 Home Menu.
Navigate down and select [System Settings].
Select [System Information]. Here you will find your MAC address. Be sure to note down the entire code, including colons.

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