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Extracting MAC address using Python
We know that the MAC address is a hardware address which means it is unique for the network card installed on our PC. It is always unique that means no two devices on a local network could have the same MAC addresses.
The main purpose of MAC address is to provide a unique hardware address or physical address for every node on a local area network (LAN) or other networks. A node means a point at which a computer or other device (e.g. a printer or router) will remain connected to the network.
Method1
Using uuid.getnode()
In this example getnode() can be used to extract the MAC address of the computer. This function is defined in uuid module.
Example code
import uuid print (hex(uuid.getnode()))
Output
0x242ac110002L
Method2
Using getnode() + format() [ This is for better formatting ]
Example code
import uuid
# after each 2 digits, join elements of getnode().
print ("The formatted MAC address is : ", end="")
print (':'.join(['{:02x}'.format((uuid.getnode() >> elements) & 0xff)
for elements in range(0,2*6,2)][::-1]))
Output
The formatted MAC address is : 3e:f8:e2:8b:2c:b3
Method3
Using getnode() + findall() + re()[ This is for reducing complexity]
Example code
import re, uuid
# after each 2 digits, join elements of getnode().
# using regex expression
print ("The MAC address in expressed in formatted and less complex way : ", end="")
print (':'.join(re.findall('..', '%012x' % uuid.getnode())))
Output
The MAC address in expressed in formatted and less complex way : 18:5e:0f:d4:f8:b3
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