Cyber EOP - MAC Address By Mr. B

Understanding MAC

Addresses

What They Are and How to Find Them

Multiple Choice

What does MAC stand for in MAC Address?

• Media Address Control

• Media Access Control

• Machine Access Code

• Main Address Code

MAC Address Definition

A MAC Address is a unique identifier for devices connected to a network,
similar to how a house has its own postal address.

Each device's Network Interface Controller (NIC) is assigned a MAC
address.

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Where is the MAC address typically found on a device?

• In the system settings

• In the battery compartment

• On the screen

• On the packaging

MAC Address Format

A MAC address is a 12-digit hexadecimal number.

It is often displayed with a colon or hyphen separating every two digits for
readability.

Example:

●2C:54:91:88:C9
or 2C-54-91-88-C9-E3

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What is the format of a MAC address?

• A 10 digit decimal number

• A 12 digit binary number

• A 16 digit octal number

• A 12 digit hexadecimal number

Multiple MAC Addresses

Devices can have more than one MAC address.

Each network interface (e.g., Ethernet, Wi-Fi) in your device has a unique
MAC address.

Example:

●

A laptop with both Ethernet and Wi-Fi will have two MAC addresses.

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What is the MAC address for a device with both Ethernet and Wi-Fi?

• One MAC address

• Two MAC addresses

• Three MAC addresses

• No MAC address

How to Find Your MAC Address: Windows

1.

Press Start + R on your keyboard.

2.

Type cmd and press OK.

3.

At the command prompt, type ipconfig /all.

4.

Look for Physical Address under each interface (Ethernet or Wi-Fi).

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Which command is used to find the MAC address on Windows?

• networkconfig

• getmac

• ipconfig /all

• macaddress

How to Find Your MAC Address: Mac

1.

Open System Preferences.

2.

Click on Network.

3.

Select the interface and click Advanced....

4.

The MAC address is listed under the Hardware tab.

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How can you find the MAC address on a Mac computer?

• In System Preferences under Network

• Through the command prompt

• In the settings app

• On the device label

Finding MAC Address on Other Devices

●Roku Players: Settings → Network → About.

●Apple TVs: Settings → Network → Ethernet/Wi-Fi Address.

●Amazon Fire TV: Settings → My Fire TV → Network.

●Nintendo Switch: System Settings → Internet → Internet Settings.

●PlayStation/Xbox: Navigate through Network settings for MAC addresses.

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What is the first step to find the MAC address on a Roku player?

• Select About

• Select Home

• Select Settings

• Select Network

MAC vs. IP Address

MAC Address: Unique to the device, like a vehicle's VIN.

IP Address: Assigned to the device for use on a network, like a license plate.

Key Difference:

●MAC addresses route data within the local network.

●IP addresses route data between different networks, such as over the
Internet.

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What is the difference between a MAC address and an IP address?

• MAC addresses are used for internet access, IP addresses are not

• MAC addresses are temporary, IP addresses are permanent

• MAC addresses are unique to each device, IP addresses can change

• MAC addresses are longer than IP addresses

Registering Your MAC Address

For wired connections, use the device registration form.

For wireless connections, visit the device registration portal.

Conclusion

MAC addresses are essential for identifying devices on a local network.

Each device has a unique MAC address for every network interface.

Knowing how to find your MAC address is useful for troubleshooting and
network management.