COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

NETWORK TOPOLOGIES AND PROTOCOLS

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Uniquely identify a device on a network by identifying the network adapter that the device is using. E.g. AA-34-G4-44-23-F1
A
IP
B
MAC
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An IP address identifies a device on the global internet, acting as the device’s logical address to identify that network connection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Media Access Control assigns a unique number to each IP network adapter called the MAC address. A MAC address is 48 bits long. The MAC address is commonly written as a sequence of 12 hexadecimal digits. Media Access Controller address(MAC Address) is nothing but a physical address of the network adaptor.

Detailed explanation-3: -The purpose of an IP address is to handle the connection between devices that send and receive information across a network. The IP address uniquely identifies every device on the internet; without one, there’s no way to contact them.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tap the Settings app. Tap About Phone or About Device. Tap Status or Hardware Information. Scroll down to see your Wi-Fi MAC address. 22-Feb-2023

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