Distinguish between MAC address and IP address with the help of exampl – InterviewSolution

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Distinguish between MAC address and IP address with the help of example of each.

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MAC Address	IP Address
MAC - Media Access Control address	IP- Internet protocol address
It is a unique 12 digit hexadecimal number assigned to each Network Interface Card	It is a numerical label that is assigned to a device participating in a computer network.
Can never be changed	Can be changed
Ex: 00.A0.C9:14:C8:35	Ex:192.168.0.2

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