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Why is it important that each computer on a network to have a unique name?
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∙ 16y ago
Think of it this way. If you had an identical twin and both of you are named exactly the same, how will people tell you apart?
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What IP address is a network address?
internet provider Its actually internet protocol. Every computer on the network has to have its own address, this address is called the IP address. Though since you asked what is IP. IP is just a protocol.
Do all computers on a network must have the same computer name?
No. Each computer has to have a unique name on the network (example: Desktop-John, Desktop-Matt, Laptop-Kim)
What is the function of network cards in computer?
A Network interface card, NIC, or Network card is an electronic device that connects a computer to a computer network, usually a LAN. It is considered a piece of computer hardware. Today, most computers are equipped with network cards.
How do you differentiate computers on the same network?
Each computer has a unique name, IP address and MAC address. (not MAC as in McIntosh.)
What are the requirements to make peer to peer network?
The requirements to make a peer to peer network are you need a unique name for each computer, a similar network protocol, and supported cabling by the network cards. The computers must have a way to communicate with each other.
What is the ip address and if your computer does not connected to internet then your computer have an ip address?
IP address is the internet protocol address which is unique for each system in the given network. IP address is like an unique id that uniquely identifies a system on a network. Yes even if you are not connected to internet, computer would still have an IP address.
Which two items must be unique to each computer and cannot be duplicated on a network?
The computer's MAC address must be unique, and the internal IP address must be unique. Either of these being the same as another computer's causes issues which won't let your computer connect.
Does each computer at a library have a different IP Address?
Yes, all devices on a network must have a unique IP address or you will have an IP conflict and one of the devices will have its network connection disabled.
Can you saw other computers in wireless network?
Yes you can see other computers in a wireless network, each device has it's own unique MAC-address which describes to the computer what type of device is connected to the network. Using the 'Network' feature on the computer gives the person a graphical view of who is connected to the Network, this can be done by going to: Start, 'Network'.
What is need of private IP address?
1) Private IP addtess is an unique number/address assign to a computer within the organization or private network or intranet. 2) Using private IP address we can locate a computer on private network.
How are devices recognized on computer networks?
Each device can be identified by its IP address (assigned for the network and can be subnetted) and its MAC - which is a device identifier supposedly unique to the device.
What kind of hardware is a nic?
A network interface card is required to connect a computer to a computer network via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, etc. A NIC should be included in most new computers. Each NIC has a unique serial number, and helps with data transfer.
