Not too long ago, I was getting ready to produce a live stream in a hotel. When I have a multi cam setup, I typically use Google WiFi to get all my iPhones on the same network, so i can bring them all in as camera sources.

Ahead of the stream, I had spoken with an A/V person at the hotel to make sure I could connect to their Ethernet.They provided me a cable, and I thought I was all set. However, when I plugged the cable into my Google WiFi, no connection.

I spoke with the A/V person, and after a bit of troubleshooting, he told me he needed the MAC (Media Access Control) address to my Google WiFi in order to give it permission to access the hotel’s Ethernet. I immediately went to Google and searched “Where is the MAC address on my Google WiFi?” Nothing helpful.

After a bit of looking around within the Google Wifi app and on the device itself, sure enough, I found that MAC address on the bottom of the device in very small print. The live stream went on without a hitch.

I’m hoping this article can help future streamers who might be struggling to find that elusive MAC! See image below for where to look.