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Explain the purpose of a MAC address How is the address used How many bits in the address?

The Media Access Control address (MAC address) is a 48 bit number that identifies equipment (computers, printers etc.) connected to a network - these connections are called Nodes. The Mac address number is usually set by the manufacturer of the equipment.


What is the primary purpose of ARP?

The primary purpose of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is to map an IP address to a MAC address in a local network. This allows devices on a network to communicate with each other using their unique MAC addresses. ARP is crucial for proper functioning of Ethernet-based networks.


What is the purpose of an arp request?

The purpose of an arp request is to map an IP address to a MAC address for the link layer to transmit a packet. For example, ARP will get a request to map 1.2.3.4 to a MAC address 12:fd:23:gf .Then ARP will cache the address mapping that next time an arp request doesnt need to happen


What is the purpose of the MAC address which is added to an email message that is sent from a teacher to a student?

It identifies the computer on the LAN.


Diskless system uses which protocol arp or rarp?

You have to use both. ARP and RARP cannot be used for the same purpose one gives IP from the MAC address another one MAC address from IP.


What is the Mac broadcast address?

Ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff


How can you got the Mac Address?

Any network card has its own MAC address, so it doesn't require an extraordinary effort to have your own MAC address. The MAC address is the serial number of the network card.Any network card has its own MAC address, so it doesn't require an extraordinary effort to have your own MAC address. The MAC address is the serial number of the network card.Any network card has its own MAC address, so it doesn't require an extraordinary effort to have your own MAC address. The MAC address is the serial number of the network card.Any network card has its own MAC address, so it doesn't require an extraordinary effort to have your own MAC address. The MAC address is the serial number of the network card.


What is an Active Directory Mac address?

The MAC address is the LAN/Ethernet card address there is no specfic Mac address for active directoy. Each server/PC in the world has its own unique mac address.


How to spoof MAC address on mac pro?

To spoof the MAC address on a Mac use the ifconfig command in the Terminal.


What is Mac binding?

Computers with a specified MAC address can only send and receive information with the IP address it is bound to. To use MAC address binding, you must associate an IP address on the specified interface with a MAC address.


What happen if a packet is received and the MAC address does not match the workstations MAC address?

if the MAC address is not matched, then the packet is discarded and not processed.


Where is the Mac address stored?

MAC address stored in NIC card