4.1.2 IP and MAC addresses
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What is a MAC address?
A unique number that identifies a deice connected to the internet.
What does IP address stand for?
Internet protocol address
What is MAC short for?
Media Access Control
Can MAC be changed?
No, it remains unchanged
IP is like a ____
Post Code
What's the difference between a MAC address and an IP address?
The IP address gives the location of a device on the internet, Mac address identifies the device connected to the internet.
An IP address can be used instead of ____
URL address
Can IP be changed?
Yes, it can change
What is an IP address?
a unique string of numbers separated by full stops that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.