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Java Forum / First Aid / September 2005MAC addresses
Is there a way in Java to retrieve the mac address of a local computer? > Is there a way in Java to retrieve the mac address of a local computer? Not in pure Java. Without using a JNI routine, one way is to launch the appropriate external utility for your OS and capture/parse the output. For example : Win98 : arp -a Win Nt/2K/XP : ipconfig /all Bye.  SignatureReal Gagnon from Quebec, Canada * Looking for Java or PB code examples ? Visit Real's How-to * http://www.rgagnon.com/howto.html > Is there a way in Java to retrieve the mac address of a local computer? Java SE 6 will have java.net.NetworkInterface.getHardwareAddress. Tom Hawtin SignatureUnemployed English Java programmer http://jroller.com/page/tackline/ >Is there a way in Java to retrieve the mac address of a local computer? I is incredibly difficult to do. It requires JNI and reams and reams and reams of Windows API gobbledegook. I don't know anyone who has had the patience. I might be persuaded for a fee. SignatureCanadian Mind Products, Roedy Green. http://mindprod.com Again taking new Java programming contracts. >>Is there a way in Java to retrieve the mac address of a local computer? > > I is incredibly difficult to do. It requires JNI and reams and reams > and reams of Windows API gobbledegook. I don't know anyone who has > had the patience. I might be persuaded for a fee. Why necessarily Windows? >Why necessarily Windows? Usually that the most common platform people want JNI for, Solaris next, then Linux. IF you don't wait for Java 1.6, you have to solve the problem separately for each OS. SignatureCanadian Mind Products, Roedy Green. http://mindprod.com Again taking new Java programming contracts. Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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