Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 3 - No. 30)
What is the difference between the MAC address and the IP address?
The MAC address is a unique hardware address, while the IP address is used for network communication.
The MAC address is used for network communication, while the IP address is a unique hardware address.
They are the same and can be used interchangeably.
MAC address is used on the internet, while IP is used on the local network.
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MAC addresses identify devices on a local network, while IP addresses are used for network communication.