014.01.28.3. Describe the common characteristics shared by all devices on an Ethernet network, particularly focusing on the Media Access Control (MAC) address. How does the MAC address differ from a host's IP address?
All the devices on an Ethernet network, have a Media Access Control(MAC) address, also called a hardware address. MAC address is independent of the host's IP address and is unique to the ethernet network, and is represented as : 10:78:d2:be:76:97. This is an example of a MAC address.
All devices on an Ethernet network share common characteristics, and each device is assigned a unique identifier known as the Media Access Control (MAC) address, also referred to as a hardware address. The MAC address is independent of the host's IP address and is specific to the Ethernet network. It plays a crucial role in uniquely identifying network interfaces, allowing devices to communicate within the local network. For example, a MAC address is represented as: 15:78:f2:be:76:97.
