Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 2 - No. 31)
What is the difference between MAC addresses and IP addresses?
MAC addresses are used for local network communication, while IP addresses are used for communication across different networks.
MAC addresses are assigned by the manufacturer, while IP addresses are assigned by the ISP or network administrator.
MAC addresses can change, while IP addresses are fixed.
IP addresses are used to identify devices, while MAC addresses do not.
Penjelasan
MAC addresses are used for local network, IP addresses are used across different networks. MAC addresses are from the manufacturer, and IP addresses are assigned by the ISP or network admin.