If you need the MAC address of the Hook hub to connect/whitelist the device on your network, follow the following instructions:

FOR WINDOWS

For Windows users, we recommend downloading PuTTY. You will also need to download and install the Particle driver. Particle the Hook's Chip manufacturer.

Plug your device into your computer over USB. Do not use the provided cable. When the Hook is in WiFi Setup Mode (LED blinking blue), Launch Putty and Open a serial port over USB using the standard settings, which should be:

  • Baud rate: 9600
  • Data Bits: 8
  • Parity: none
  • Stop Bits: 1

FOR OS X OR LINUX

On OS X and Linux systems, you can access the serial monitor through the terminal.

For OS X, open the terminal and type:

screen /dev/tty.u

and pressing tab to autocomplete.

On Linux, you can accomplish the same thing by using:

screen /dev/ACM

and pressing tab to autocomplete.

Now you are ready to type some commands to get info about your Hook device.

DISPLAY MAC ADDRESS

To display the MAC address of your device, type m

This will give an output something like:

Your device MAC address is
1a:2b:34:5c:6d:78


While you are here, get the device ID of your device as well by typing i


Email us if you run into any issues.