MAC Address
I think you are mixing up two different protocols. IPv6 addresses are not hard coded into your adapter; MAC addresses are. It's totally different. IPv6 addresses are 16 bytes long and MAC addresses are 6 bytes long.
The network address (MAC address) is hard-coded into the network card, as a kind of serial number. Every network card in the world is supposed to have a unique number.The network address (MAC address) is hard-coded into the network card, as a kind of serial number. Every network card in the world is supposed to have a unique number.The network address (MAC address) is hard-coded into the network card, as a kind of serial number. Every network card in the world is supposed to have a unique number.The network address (MAC address) is hard-coded into the network card, as a kind of serial number. Every network card in the world is supposed to have a unique number.
No, MAC addresss and IP address are not the same. MAC addresses are "hard-coded" into the Network Interface Card (NIC) and only ID that individual card. The IP address is software generated and ID's both the network and the individual host.
MAC filtering
The MAC address is the physical address. Usually the MAC address is a unique hexadecimal address hard coded into the network card.
The newer models (with the internal hard drive and whatnot) do, but for older ones you'll have to buy an adapter separately.
Ethernet adapter is used to connect to the internet, hard drive is used for storage of data, and the video card is used for video processing.
you need a memory stick or a hard drive for your gamer tag to sign up for xbox live.
EIO (Enhanced I/O) A hardware interface for HP printers that is used for adding an internal print server and network adapter, a hard disk and other plug-in functionality. EIO cards are smaller than previous MIO cards and more energy efficient. They use the PCI bus.
OK, well you were half right in your question. In order to play on XBox live you will need either the wireless network adapter or run an Ethernet cable from your 360 to your home router. Simply having the hard drive will not allow you to play on XBox live.
An external hard drive with an AC power adapter will not run down your laptop battery. A USB powered compact drive, however, will draw additional battery power through the USB interface. The benefit is that a bulky AC adapter is not needed, making the unit easier to transport.