MAC Address
A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a permanent hardware address burned into a device's network interface card. It functions to uniquely identify a device on a local network segment and facilitate direct data transfer between locally connected devices.
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Prep Sessions
Anatomy of the Internet: Core Protocols and Packet Delivery @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ch.2 Addressing and Network Layer Protocols - Anatomy of the Internet: Core Protocols and Packet Delivery @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Hardware and Logical Addressing - Anatomy of the Internet: Core Protocols and Packet Delivery @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ch.5 Conceptual Review and Analysis - Anatomy of the Internet: Core Protocols and Packet Delivery @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Common Networking Misconceptions - Anatomy of the Internet: Core Protocols and Packet Delivery @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Learn After
Where is a Media Access Control (MAC) address permanently burned into?
What two key functions does a Media Access Control (MAC) address serve on a local network segment?
Between which types of devices does a Media Access Control (MAC) address facilitate direct data transfer?
A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a temporary software address assigned dynamically to a device.
On what specific scope of a network does a Media Access Control (MAC) address uniquely identify a device?