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Do switches and routers need MAC addresses?
yes each and every device in a network will have unique mac address.
What are the consequences of using MAC addresses for routing in network layer routers?
Routers don't use MAC addresses for routing. They use IP address.
Does each port of swith have it own mac address?
No. The switch itself will only have one MAC address. Only routers use different MAC addresses for each port.
What happens when Mac address is broadcasting?
if the mac addresses are broadcrk securiwoasting the there is no need of net
Where can i find out who is using my fios router?
Every router has a list of connected computers. Usually the list contains MAC addresses, but some newer routers can even resolve computer names (unless specific ports are blocked by firewall).+1Answers.comAnswers.com.forward characterYou will have to match all MAC addresses from your computer against the list and see if you have intruders.
Can an ethernet HUB learns the MAC address and sends packets to the designated node?
Hubs, largely obsolete, are not capable of sending packets to specific nodes. It acts as a repeater to multiple nodes, and therefore all nodes on that hub share bandwidth. Switches learn MAC and IP addresses, and routers deal almost exclusively with IP addresses.
Can you use 2 Mac addresses from one cable at the same time with a splitter if both Mac addresses are provisioned?
MAC address are hard coded on network cards and network devices. A HUB acts as a splitter, so yes. >both Mac addresses are provisioned; Implies your ISP will assign unique IP addresses. The hub then acts as only an electrical connection box. Without Unique IP addresses, you need a router instead of a hub or switch
What hosts devices would you still need static addresses?
Static addresses are usually used for devices that are not mobile and need to be connected to a DNS name. That would be routers, gateways, web servers, DNS servers, printers, email servers, etc.
How do you fix conflicting wireless adapters?
Enable DHCP server for your router, also make sure that in the properties of the adapter you chose get IP address from DHCP server. Make sure that you have different MAC addresses for your routers.
When and where can use the IP-address and the MAC-address?
802.11 use MAC addresses, which are the same as IP addresses in some networks
Can two computers have the same MAC address?
NO, its not possible to have same MAC addresses for two different network cards. because MAC address is a unique part of the recognition of the network card and it is also called as PHYSICAL address of your PC. There is possibility of 2 network cards with same MAC address by 3rd party MAC spoofing techniques.........
How many Mac addresses are possible?
This 48-bit address space contains potentially 248 or 281,474,976,710,656 possible MAC addresses.
