COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK TOPOLOGIES AND PROTOCOLS
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In the computer
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On the NIC of every device
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As a list in the router
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In the modem
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Detailed explanation-1: -Commonly, the MAC address is affixed to the bottom of a device on a printed label. Sometimes, manufacturers identify a MAC address by other names, such as physical address, hardware ID, wireless ID or Wi-Fi address.
Detailed explanation-2: -MAC addresses are called the “burned in address”. NIC manufactures will assign MAC address to the device and hardcoded is stored in ROM chip and preloaded into non-volatile memory like EEPROM. There are few USB adapters that are not having MAC address preloaded in firmware.
Detailed explanation-3: -Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click the network you would like to view the MAC address for. Click Details. The MAC address is listed under the Physical Address heading.
Detailed explanation-4: -Open System Preferences. Click Network. Under Preferred Networks, select the network connection you are using, then click Advanced. The MAC address is listed as Wi-Fi Address. 22-Feb-2023