What is IP address and Mac address?

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IP address is a unique identifier assigned to devices on a network. MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces.

IP address stands for Internet Protocol address and is used to identify devices on a network
MAC address stands for Media Access Control address and is used to identify network interfaces
IP address is a 32-bit number, usually represented in dotted decimal notation (e.g. 192.168.0.1)
MAC address is a 48-bit number, usually represented in hexadecimal notation (e.g. 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E)
IP address is used for routing packets between devices on a network
MAC address is used for communication between devices on the same network
IP address can be assigned dynamically (DHCP) or statically
MAC address is assigned by the manufacturer of the network interface
Examples: IP address - 192.168.0.1, MAC address - 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E

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