Mac and IP addressess

Mac and IP addressess

1. Mac addresss

   • A unique identifier asighned to a device that cannot be changed.
   • The mac address connects to the LAN
   • The Mac address cannot be changed its a hardware number.

2. IP address

   • a unique identifier given to a device when it accesses an IP network( When you connect to wifi)
   • IP addresses are used to connect to WANS

3. Whats the difference between a static and dynamic IP address?

   • Most devices use dynamic IP address and are assigned when connected to a network and change over time.
   • Static IP address are assigned and cannot be changed.

4. How many numbers make up a IP address?

   • Four numbers for example: 192.123.23.3
     • A IP address is 32 bits long

5. How many numbers make up a MAC address?

   • A mac address is 48bits in length and is formatted like this:MM:MM:MM:SS:SS:SS
     • Its 12 values in long.